Place

Skyline Sno-Park

A Barlow Ranger District sno-park off Skyline Road with a warming shelter, groomed snowmobile trails near Timothy Lake, and ungroomed ski routes.

Representative photo, not this exact spot. Photo: Tomas Anunziata via Pexels · Pexels License

Skyline Sno-Park is a Barlow Ranger District staging area roughly 10 miles beyond Government Camp heading east. From US Highway 26, follow the signs to Skyline Road. Snowmobilers come for groomed trails in the Timothy Lake area, while cross-country skiers have ungroomed routes to explore.

A warming shelter gives you somewhere to heat up, and vault toilets are available, though there’s no drinking water. The lot fits about 50 vehicles and has trailer space. When the snow is gone, the surrounding area draws hikers and bikers.

Getting there

  1. From Portland, OR head east on Highway 26 approximately 10 miles east of Government Camp, OR.
  2. Follow signs from Highway 26 to Skyline Road.

From the Forest Service

Passes and permits

State of Oregon Sno-Park permit required November 1 through April 30.

Season details

November - April

Details from the official Forest Service page, a public-domain U.S. government source.

Last checked November 4, 2026