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Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20)

Camp Sherman, Oregon · Linn County · Facility

At the crest of the Cascade Mountains, winter snows and spectacular views of volcanoes, including Three Fingered Jack to the north and Mount Washington to the south, make Santiam Pass an ideal area for the whole family to enjoy a range of winter sports.Skiing/SnowboardingFrom the east, Highway 20/126 takes you to top o…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20)

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High60°F
Avg Low37°F
Peak Rain Chance10%
Humidity62%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality38 · Good
Today
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Fog
48°/31°
💧 1%🌬 13mph
5:27 AM8:43 PM
Sun
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Overcast
54°/33°
🌬 8mph
5:26 AM8:44 PM
Mon
Partly Cloudy
64°/39°
🌬 13mph
5:25 AM8:44 PM
Tue
☁️
Overcast
76°/42°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
5:25 AM8:45 PM
Wed
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Overcast
59°/39°
💧 10%🌬 14mph
5:25 AM8:46 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20)

At the crest of the Cascade Mountains, winter snows and spectacular views of volcanoes, including Three Fingered Jack to the north and Mount Washington to the south, make Santiam Pass an ideal area for the whole family to enjoy a range of winter sports.Skiing/SnowboardingFrom the east, Highway 20/126 takes you to top of the pass, where you’ll find Hoodoo Ski Area, a full service lodge with chairlifts that provide access to a variety of skiable terrain.Sno-Parks: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sleddingSome of the more popular sno-parks on the pass are Ray Benson (cross-county skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding), and Santiam Pass (cross-country skiing, sledding, snow play).Heading west you’ll find Maxwell Butte (cross country skiing).Highway 20 brings you to Lava Lake Sno-park and Tombstone Sno-park and Highway 126 leads you to Little Nash Sno-park and Ikenick Sno-park.For the snowmobiling enthusiast, head north on Highway 22 to the McCoy Snowmobile Area.More InformationA detailed map of the area is available for purchase from any of our offices or from our Maps & Publications section.Contact or visit one of our ranger stations to find maps, guidebooks and staff available to supply information on recreation, road conditions and more.

Plan Your Visit to Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20)

Heading to Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20)? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20)?

No central reservation system listed for Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/244237) for the latest entry policy and availability.