Established Camping
Summit Sno-Park/Trailhead
Summit Sno-Park/Trailhead is located in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, featuring forested terrain with trails for hiking and winter sports. Temperatures can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Crater Lake National Park and the Upper Klamath Lake, offering opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities.
Description
Summit Sno-Park is located 45 minutes west of Klamath Falls, Oregon off of highway 140, just east of the Klamath-Jackson County line. A classic High Cascades forest of rich green Douglas, Grand, and White firs dominate the landscape. At 5,000 feet in elevation, this Sno-Park is perched on the crest of the southern Oregon Cascades Mountains. Summit is the only Sno-Park that is exclusive to cross country skiers in the Fremont-Winema National Forest! It offers an expansive parking lot for up to 50 cars, and one vault toilet. It also hosts a trailhead to the Pacific Crest Trail which heads north into Sky Lakes Wilderness . Food and lodging available at nearby Lake of the Woods Resort and Fish Lake Resort . Be sure to pick up a winter trails map at either the Klamath or Chiloquin Ranger District. You can expect snow from late November through February, and often in the shoulder seasons. There is no potable water. Visitors need to bring plenty of water.
Location
Summit Sno-Park/Trailhead is located in Oregon
Directions
From Klamath Falls, OR: Summit Sno-Park and Trailhead is located 40 minutes northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon. From Klamath Falls, OR take Oregon Highway 140 west toward Medford, Oregon, for approximately 36 miles and destination will be on your right. From Medford, OR: Summit Sno-Park and Trailhead is located 55 minutes east of Medford, Oregon. From Medford, OR take Oregon Highway 140 east towards Klamath Falls, Oregon, for approximately 41 miles and the destination will be on your left.
Coordinates
42.39512921 N
122.28322236 W
Detours Nearby
Doe Point Campground
1 min away
Rainbow Bay at Lake of the Woods
2 min away
Drive Time
- 40 min from Medford
- 1 hr 6 min from Grants Pass
- 2 hrs 26 min from Bend
- 3 hrs 9 min from Eugene
Access
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
