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Walt Haring Sno-Park is conveniently located 5 minutes northwest of Chemult, Oregon. Known for the Chemult Sled Dog Races the third weekend of every January, Walt Haring offers multiple snowmobile and nordic ski trails. The trailhead, elevation 4,800 feet, sits on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range, serving up cold, powdery snow and crisp, sunny days. It’s a lively ride on your snowmobile to pristine Miller Lake, just 12 miles from the Sno-Park. The snowmobile trail clearly connects to a larger network of trails. The multiple cross country ski trails are groomed sporadically by volunteers each winter. Groomed or ungroomed, they offer a classic skiing experience. The generally easy trails cut through a pine plantation and mature ponderosas. Two hilltops, one beginner and one moderate, offer views of Mount Thielsen and surrounding peaks. The trails are usually covered with snow from mid-December through mid-March. Campground : Campers are welcome at Walt Haring year-round at any of the 10 campsites. The four vaulted toilets, at Walt Haring Sno-Park, receive year round maintenance. However, the trailer dump station and potable water are available only during the summer time. You can also use the picnic tables and fire grates for picnicking and relaxing. The spacious, log-style warming hut offers shelter, a wood stove, and benches on a first come, first served basis. Walt Haring is often used for hunting camps in the fall. For more information on the Walt Haring Sno-Park, contact the Chemult Ranger District (541) 365-7001.
Walt Haring Sno-Park and Campground are located three minutes west of Chemult, Oregon. From Chemult, take U.S. Highway 97 north towards Crescent, Oregon, for approximately one mile and then turn left onto Forest Service (FS) Road 9772 The Walt Herring Sno-Park and Campground will be on the right side of the road.
It was nice we had the place to ourselves, but we did get scared in the middle of the night by the sound of coyotes howling. It was really dusty, the dirt is soft when pitching a tent. But it did have a fire pit, table and toilets. Campsite #2 you could hear the cars and the train that was really loud. But other than that it worked out for the one night we stayed on our way to Cali.
Great place to camp for the summer months! Can find some nice tent spots that are not in the parking lot. If you have a big rig, you’ll have more than enough room. Pit toilets were clean too and had water!
We have a rooftop tent on our Jeep and found the perfect spot driving up the lane on site 2 that was level!
Stopped in late, about 9 pm. Found a nice empty lot beside two bathrooms and settled in for the night. It was pretty quiet aside from train horns occasionally and a quad or something late in the night. Explored the woods a bit the next morning and it was beautiful even with the burnt trees around.
Bathrooms were clean enough and had toilet paper. The fee booth is right at the front, simple process.
