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Recreation Region: Cowlitz Valley Area

Sno-Park: Johnson Creek

In a mature and varied forest setting interspersed with mountain meadows and geographic features near Goat Rocks Wilderness where Wilderness Regulations apply.  Here visitors will find access to trails leading to remote forest lakes, high-mountain elevations and some of the most spectacular country found anywhere.

Heavy snowmobile use in an open area. This sno-park provides access to a groomed trail system.

Map on Johnson Creek Sno-Park page

General Information

December 1- April 1. Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required for each vehicle December 1 to March 31. Sno-Park permits are available to purchase online and also at Ashford Valley Grocery in Ashford, Trout Lake Grocery in Trout Lake and the Chelatchie Prairie General Store in Amboy. Sno-park permits help pay for snow removal, trail grooming, sanitation facilities, mapping, trail signs, safety education, enforcement and program administration.

Motorized vehicles are not allowed in the adjacent Goat Rocks Wilderness. Violations of 36 CFR 261 may result in confiscation of equipment, fines up to $5,000.00, and/or six months in jail. Wilderness restrictions apply in Goat Rocks Wilderness.

Day Use:
Washington State Sno-Park Permit required December 01 - March 31 :
$25 per day
$50 per season
$70 per season Special Groomed Trail sticker

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.517474

Longitude: -121.595838

Directions

From Interstate 5, head east on US Highway 12 to Forest Road 21, turn south and drive to the Forest Road 21/2130 junction.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 15, 2025