Camping at a sno-park has a distinct feel: the layout is built around a parking area, and reviewers confirm this spot is no exception. Oldman Pass Sno-Park sits within Gifford Pinchot National Forest, offering free dispersed camping with vault toilet access and summer hiking on trails that double as cross-country ski routes in winter. Bring your own toilet paper. A nearby road is audible, though the site reads as reasonably removed from it. Paradise Creek Campground is a developed alternative a few miles south for those wanting a more traditional setup, while dispersed camping near Gifford Pinchot National Forest covers additional free options across the forest.
Description
A Washington Sno-Park permit is required from Dec. 1 - March 31
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOldman Pass Sno-Park is located in Washington near Carson
Coordinates
45.989953106823776 N
121.91301840431039 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Oldman Pass Sno-Park needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 22 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 39 min from Longview, WA
- 2 hrs 29 min from Olympia, WA
- 2 hrs 55 min from Yakima, WA
