Oregon's Sno-Park Program provides snow removal in designated winter recreation parking areas (aka "Sno-Parks").
ODOT administers the program with advice from the Winter Recreation Advisory Committee. The program is funded entirely by the sale of Sno-Park parking permits. Sno-Park parking permits are required at all Sno-Parks from November 1 to April 30.
Find Sno-Park Locations
There are about 100 Sno-Parks in mountain passes and most ski, snowmobile, and snow play areas throughout Oregon. Visit TripCheck.com for a list of locations.
For questions on activities available or for trail maps contact the land manager listed for the Sno-Park.
Buy a Sno-Park Permit
There are three types of Sno-Park permits available:
- Annual permit for $25.
- Three-day permit for $9 (good for 3 consecutive days).
- One-day permit for $4.
Sno-Park permits are available at
DMV field offices and from
permit sales agents at winter resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets. Sales agents may charge an additional service fee for each permit they sell.
Find a permit sales agent.
Annual permits are also available at
DMV2U. When purchasing an annual permit online, a printable interim permit will be emailed to you. You can use this interim annual permit for up to 14 days until the annual permit is received by mail.
For questions on how to buy a Sno-Park permit or for information on becoming a Sno-Park permit sales agent contact DMV, Business Licensing Unit, at 503-945-5052 or email
SnoParkPermits@odot.oregon.gov.
Sno-Park Permit Information
Oregon accepts winter parking permits from California and Idaho for vehicles registered in those states, and those states accept Oregon's Sno-Park permits (except the interim annual permit) as well.
For information on California and Idaho winter recreational parking programs, visit:
If you park in an Oregon Sno-Park between November 1 and April 30, you must display a valid Sno-Park permit in the lower left corner of your windshield. Failure to do so may result in a $30 fine. Enforcement of the permit requirement may be provided by federal, state or local law enforcement agencies. If you receive a citation and have questions, contact the agency that issued the citation or the county court where the Sno-Park is located.
The purchase of a permit does not necessarily mean that snow will be plowed in any specific Sno-Park on the date and time of your visit. Sno-Park users are encouraged to be prepared for winter driving conditions when traveling to winter recreation areas and when using Sno-Park parking areas.
Request a New Sno-Park Location
Requests to add a winter recreation parking area as part of the Sno-Park Program are reviewed by the Winter Recreation Advisory Committee before consideration by ODOT. This includes requests for a new parking area or the relocation or expansion of an existing Sno-Park.
Requests must be submitted by the land manager responsible for the parking area using the
Sno-Park Application Form. The information given in the application must meet the
Guidelines and Criteria for Sno-Parks. A site drawing showing the general layout of the parking area and vicinity map will assist in the review of the request and should be included with the application.
When a winter parking area is designated a Sno-Park, the Sno-Park Program provides funding for snow removal. All other maintenance and development costs are the responsibility of the land manager.
Winter Recreation Advisory Committee
The Winter Recreation Advisory Committee is a seven member committee consisting of ski area operators, the general public and representatives from the Oregon Nordic Club, Oregon State Snowmobile Association and Pacific NW Ski Association. The committee advises ODOT on requests for new or expanded Sno-Parks and on the Sno-Park permit fees.
Have questions?
Contact DMV Business Licensing Unit for questions on how to buy a Sno-Park permit or for information on becoming a Sno-Park permit sales agent.
Email:
SnoParkPermits@odot.oregon.gov | Phone:
503-945-5052
Contact the Sno-Park Program for other questions about the Sno-Park Program, including how to add a new Sno-Park.
Email:
OregonSno-Park@odot.oregon.gov | Phone:
503-986-7915