Oregon SnoPark Permits

Do you like to play in the snow, ski, snowboard, or snowmobile? Oregon's SnoPark permit program helps provide parking at many of your favorite winter recreation areas.

You must have a valid SnoPark permit displayed in the windshield of your vehicle if you park in designated winter recreation parking areas (SnoParks) between November 1 and April 30. Each of these areas are posted with signs identifying them as a WINTER RECREATION AREA. You will find SnoParks in all mountain passes of the state as well as most recognized ski, snowmobile, and snow play areas.

There are three types of permits: an annual permit which costs $20, a 3-day permit which costs $7, and a daily permit which costs $3. Permits are sold at all DMV offices and by permit agents in resorts, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets. Agents are allowed to charge a service fee for each permit they sell.

Annual permits are also available by mail from the DMV headquarters office in Salem. To order an annual SnoPark permit send a written request with your return address, phone number, and a check or money order to DMV, Vehicle Mail No. 1, 1905 Lana Avenue, Salem Oregon 97314. For information on becoming a SnoPark permit sales agent contact DMV, Vehicle Mail, at 503-945-7949.

The cost of the annual permit provides a discount to frequent SnoPark users over the three day and daily permits. A survey of SnoPark users indicated that an annual permit is used more than 13 times per winter.

SnoPark permits issued by Washington, California and Idaho are honored in Oregon and Oregon permits are honored in those states. (However, if your vehicle has Washington plates, you must have a Washington permit to park in a winter recreation area in Washington.) Parking in an Oregon SnoPark without a permit may result in a $30 fine, so be sure to obtain a permit and display it on your vehicle.

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