The SNO-PARK program provides winter recreation at locations along the Sierra Nevada. Distinctive brown highway signs located along highways identify the SNO-PARKs.

Each SNO-PARK provides visitors access to snow-cleared parking lots and sanitation facilities. The sites can accommodate self-guided activities such as snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and general snow play. Snow conditions determine accessibility and opportunities available at each site.

SNO-PARKs are open seasonally between November 1st and May 30th. Visitors are required to display a parking permit for each vehicle parked at a SNO-PARK.

There are 5 SNO-PARKs in Fresno County and all of these are located on highway 168, north of Shaver Lake.

1. BALSAM MEADOWS Located on the north side of Highway 168, east of Shaver Lake. Contact: Camp Edison - (559) 841-3113 or (559) 684-3571. GPS: 37°9’33.79”N, 119°14’33.84”W No snowmobiling.

2. TAMARACK Located on the south side of Highway 168, east of Shaver Lake. Contact: Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District - (559) 855-5355. GpS: 37°9’45.02”N, 119°12’8.50”W

3. COYOTE Located on the north side of Highway 168, east of Shaver Lake. Contact: Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District - (559) 855-5355. GPS: 37°10’3.20”N, 119°12’22.92”W No snowmobiling.

4. EASTWOOD Located on the east side of Highway 168 at Huntington Lake Road. Contact: Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District - (559) 855-5355. GPS: 37°15’21.04”N, 119°9’39.10”W

5. HUNTINGTON LAKE Located on the west side of Huntington Lake Road, three miles from Eastwood SNO-PARK. Contact: Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District - (559) 855-5355. GPS: 37°15’5.30”N, 119°10’27.23”W

Winter Recreation Ethics Respect the rights of all winter recreationists.
Park your vehicle considerately; do not block access or impede traffic.
Keep to the right on trails, and yield to traffic moving downhill. Do not block the trail when stopping.
Use caution when approaching and § overtaking other recreationists. Respect designated areas, trail-use signs, and established ski tracks. Do not disturb wildlife or damage vegetation - respect the outdoors. Stay out of areas posted as closed, and respect private property. If you pack it in, pack it out.
Your recreation activities should be determined by your equipment, abilities, terrain, weather, and traffic in the area. Recognize that your judgment and actions directly affect the sustainability of the activities you and others enjoy.
You can bring your pet, please pick up after your pet. For more information click here.

CalTrans officials urge you to check road conditions often. To help keep you abreast of changing conditions, CalTrans operates the CalTrans Highway Information Network which motorist may telephone.
Call 800-427-7623 for up to the minute information. The network is updated as conditions change.