Facility · Washington ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WADNR) State Resource Management Area (Trust Land) · Open Access
Access point for the Kalama Ski Trail, and Forest Road 81 snowmobile route. The trail system offers 25 miles of snowmobile trails and 18 kilometers ungroomed ski trails. All trails are multi-use and shared with non-motorized recreationists. Parking for approximately 15 vehicles.
View a map of the Kalama Ski Trail and surrounding trails at Cougar Sno-Park.
Alert: The winter mountain climbing route is closed to snowmobile users to improve safety for winter climbers, skiers and snowshoers. Climbing permits required for everyone above 4,800 feet on Mount St. Helens.
From Cougar, WA drive 9 miles east on Lewis River Road (State Route 503/Forest Road 90) to Forest Road 83. Take Forest Road 83 north to Forest Road 8100 junction.
46.11680, -122.20440 · 46°7'0.5"N 122°12'15.8"W
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| Precip in | 23.9 | 17.8 | 19.0 | 13.4 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 6.8 | 16.5 | 24.8 | 24.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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