Play In The Snow At Wanoga Snow Play Area Sno Park In Oregon

Snow days don’t have to be bad days – bundle up in your warm winter coat, lace up your snow boots, and find your mittens. It’s time to play in the snow! One of our favorite spots to spend a snow day is Wanoga Snow Play Area Sno-Park in the Deschutes National Forest, near Bend.

There are lots of sledding hills in Oregon, but it’s hard to beat the scenery at Wanoga Snow Play Area Sno-Park. You’ll find this little gem 15 miles west of Bend, along the Cascade Lakes Highway.

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Pack your lunch, because you’re going to want to spend all day flying down these hills on your sled.

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This park isn’t fancy - there’s no tow rope or magic carpet to drag you up the hill, but the snowy landscape is stunning, and the hills are pretty fast. It’s well worth the effort.

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When you get tired of sledding, build a snowman, or make some snow angels.

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If your fingers start to freeze and your cheeks are chilly, head to the warming station. You’ll also find restrooms in this little log building.

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Another great way to stay warm and enjoy the scenic beauty? Snowshoeing! You can also cross-country ski or go fat tire biking on the trails here.

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Visitors to this area will also enjoy more than 180 miles of groomed snowmobile trails that stretch from Crescent Lake to Santiam Pass.

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On a beautiful snow day, you’ll want to stay until the sun sets.

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The Sno-Park is open seasonally from December through March.

Tom Buckner/Google You’ll need a Sno-Park permit to park here, and you can get one online. Day passes are just $4, but you can also get a 3-day consecutive pass for $9, and a season pass for $25.

Visit the Wanoga Snow Play Area’s webpage on the USDA Forest Service’s website for more info.

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Click here to see a trail map.

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You’ll need a Sno-Park permit to park here, and you can get one online. Day passes are just $4, but you can also get a 3-day consecutive pass for $9, and a season pass for $25.

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Address: Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend, OR 97703, USA