Winema National Forest holds Summit Sno-Park/Trailhead, a forested campground managed by the US Forest Service near Butte Falls, Oregon. Access is rough, so high-clearance vehicles are worth considering before arrival. The site sits near a lake, and the surrounding forest terrain defines the setting. Campers wanting established alternatives nearby can find camping near Winema National Forest or consider Doe Point Campground, located roughly two miles west.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSummit Sno-Park/Trailhead is located in Oregon near Butte Falls
Public CampgroundDirections
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
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 40 min from Medford, OR
- 1 hr 6 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 2 hrs 26 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 9 min from Eugene, OR
