Weather/Road/firewood Conditions

Overnighting at gold lake sno park

Overnight parking at Gold Lake Sno Park is located at the northern end of the lot (the end closest to Highway 58).  Remember to sign in at the trail log, located on the left as you approach the Gold Lake Sno Park Patrol Cabin.

Please do not park vehicles overnight at the south end (farthest from Highway 58) as this limits ODOT's ability to plow the lot and decreases the number of vehicles that the lot can accommodate. 

Cabin & Firewood Status

Help us keep this information up-to-date.  If you visit a shelter, please email pastpd@wbsp.org with a brief description of the cabin condition and remaining wood supply, Thank you - Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol

• Westview shelter is running low and anticipated running out by February 2025 (last updated 1/15/2025).

• Gold Lake Camp Ground shelter is stocked and open (last updated 12/2/2024).

• Ski Patrol Cabin (Gold Lake Sno Park) stocked and open to the public for day-use when Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol is on duty.  NO OVERNIGHT ACCESS. 

• Bechtel shelter open, wood is stocked.  Note: There is a report of a downed tree on the trail that may make the approach difficult. (last updated 1/15/2025).

• Waldo Rd is closed at the 6 mile marker which is at the Shadow Bay turn off (last updated 12/19/2022).

• Maiden Peak cabin is stocked and open (12/18/2024)  Remember: to bring battery powered lights, candles are not permitted.

• Waldo Shelter and the trail leading to the shelter along the lake are closed (last updated 12/19/2022).

• Fuji shelter is stocked (with rounds, running low on cut wood) and open (last updated 1/15/2025).

• The Salt Creek Falls road down to the trailhead will not be plowed by ODOT this season. Expect to park above at the downhill sledding snopark. It is very crowded on the weekends and holidays. This adds 2 miles to the Salt Creek/Diamond Creek Trail (last updated 12/19/2022).