South Maxwell Snow Shelter
The shelter is closed for overnight use until November 15. Overnight stays are permitted from November 15 through April 30 only, with a maximum capacity of 4 persons and 3-night stay limit. The shelter cannot be reserved and must be shared with other visitors.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
South Maxwell Snow Shelter is a primitive backcountry warming shelter situated in the Santiam winter recreation area of Willamette National Forest near Santiam Junction, Oregon. The shelter serves as a destination for cross-country skiers and snowshoers exploring the 25 miles of trails accessible from Maxwell Sno-Park, which sits at 3,800 feet elevation. The shelter is accessed by skiing or snowshoeing from Maxwell Sno-Park through trail intersections #1 or #7. There is no vehicle access to the shelter itself. The structure features a wood stove for heating, a gravel floor, and notably has no door. Overnight capacity is limited to 4 persons maximum. This is a true backcountry experience with no amenities. No drinking water or restrooms are available. Visitors must pack out all garbage and human waste following Leave No Trace principles. The shelter cannot be reserved and must be shared with other users. Candles are prohibited; visitors should bring their own lighting. Firewood may be used only in the wood stove. An Oregon Sno-Park permit is required for parking at Maxwell Sno-Park from November 1 through April 30.
Directions
From Detroit, Oregon, travel east on Highway 22 for 29 miles to Maxwell Sno-Park on the left (3.5 miles west of Santiam Junction). From the parking lot, ski or snowshoe through trail intersections #1 or #7 to reach the shelter.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 854-3366 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Willamette NF Winter Shelters | |
| Maxwell Sno-Park |
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