Pocket Creek Sno-Park is a winter parking area in the Hood River Ranger District, along Oregon Highway 35 about 34.5 miles from Hood River heading south. The lot is on the left as you drive south. Drivers from Portland can take I-84 east to Exit 64, then follow Highway 35 south.
The trails here aren’t groomed, but beginner and intermediate loops circle the area. A connecting trail ties into the groomed Teacup Nordic system, so you can stretch your outing into a longer loop. Vault toilets are available; drinking water is not.
Getting there
From Hood River
- travel 34.5 miles south of Hood River on OR-35 S.
- Pocket Creek Sno-Park will be on your left.
From Portland
- take the I-5 N/I-84 E ramp on the left to Airport/Seattle/The Dalles and continue onto I-84 E.
- Take Exit 64 for Mt. Hood Hwy toward OR-35/White Salmon/Govt.
- Camp.
- Turn right onto Button Bridge Rd/Mt. Hood Hwy. Continue onto OR-35 S and destination will be on your left.
From the Forest Service
All fees
Day Use:
Oregon State Sno-Park Permit required November 01 - April 30:
$5 per vehicle per day, $30 for an annual pass
$9 per three day (consecutive)
$25 per annual
Passes and permits
State of Oregon Sno-Park permit required November 1 through April 30.
Ranger office
Hood River Ranger District
Address: 6780 Highway 35 Parkdale, OR 97041
Phone: 541-352-6002
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)