Oregon Badlands Wilderness
29,000-acre wilderness with 50 miles of desert trails
Wilderness AreaFree
Ray Benson Sno-Park
Bend, OR | active | 2 to 5 hours
Ray Benson Sno-Park sits on US Highway 20, five miles east of Santiam Junction and about 30 minutes northwest of Sisters, nestled between Three Fingered Jack to the north and Mt. Washington to the south. The park is a hub for snowmobiling, dog sledding, and cross-country skiing, with groomed and ungroomed routes extending across the high-elevation terrain. Oregon Sno-Park permits are required for all vehicles during the winter season; day permits are available at local vendors near Sisters and Bend. Bring layers, water, and navigation tools — the volcanic landscape is spectacular but remote.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Oregon Sno-Park permit required: $25 annual or $5 dailyDuration: 2 to 5 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: N/A
US-20, Sisters, OR, USA
Overview
Ray Benson Sno-Park sits on US Highway 20, five miles east of Santiam Junction and about 30 minutes northwest of Sisters, nestled between Three Fingered Jack to the north and Mt. Washington to the south. The park is a hub for snowmobiling, dog sledding, and cross-country skiing, with groomed and ungroomed routes extending across the high-elevation terrain. Oregon Sno-Park permits are required for all vehicles during the winter season; day permits are available at local vendors near Sisters and Bend. Bring layers, water, and navigation tools — the volcanic landscape is spectacular but remote.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Oregon Sno-Park permit required: $25 annual or $5 daily
Duration: 2 to 5 hours
Ray Benson Sno-Park sits on US Highway 20, five miles east of Santiam Junction and about 30 minutes northwest of Sisters, nestled between Three Fingered Jack to the north and Mt. Washington to the south. The park is a hub for snowmobiling, dog sledding, and cross-country skiing, with groomed and ungroomed routes extending across the high-elevation terrain. Oregon Sno-Park permits are required for all vehicles during the winter season; day permits are available at local vendors near Sisters and Bend. Bring layers, water, and navigation tools — the volcanic landscape is spectacular but remote.
Activity Level: active
Costs: Oregon Sno-Park permit required: $25 annual or $5 dailyDuration: 2 to 5 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: N/A
US-20, Sisters, OR, USA
Overview
Ray Benson Sno-Park sits on US Highway 20, five miles east of Santiam Junction and about 30 minutes northwest of Sisters, nestled between Three Fingered Jack to the north and Mt. Washington to the south. The park is a hub for snowmobiling, dog sledding, and cross-country skiing, with groomed and ungroomed routes extending across the high-elevation terrain. Oregon Sno-Park permits are required for all vehicles during the winter season; day permits are available at local vendors near Sisters and Bend. Bring layers, water, and navigation tools — the volcanic landscape is spectacular but remote.
Activity Type: active
Costs: Oregon Sno-Park permit required: $25 annual or $5 daily
Duration: 2 to 5 hours
Inhaven Insights
Volcanic Views
Situated between Three Fingered Jack and Mt. Washington for some of Oregon's finest winter scenery.
Multi-Sport Hub
Accommodates snowmobilers, dog sleds, and Nordic skiers from a single staging area.
Permit Required
Oregon Sno-Park permit required for parking; pick up a day pass at Sisters or Bend vendors.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Volcanic Views
Situated between Three Fingered Jack and Mt. Washington for some of Oregon's finest winter scenery.
What's unique
Multi-Sport Hub
Accommodates snowmobilers, dog sleds, and Nordic skiers from a single staging area.
What's worth knowing
Permit Required
Oregon Sno-Park permit required for parking; pick up a day pass at Sisters or Bend vendors.
