California SNO-PARKS for Snow Play

California operates 19 SNO-PARK areas, several of which are within striking distance of Reno. These areas provide plowed parking lots, sanitation facilities, and access to snow play areas. Some also feature cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. Sno-Parks permits are required to use these areas from November 1 to the following May 30. The daily fee is $5, or you can get a season pass for $25. If you get caught parked at one of these places without a permit, the fine is $87.

SNO-PARK areas are available on a first-come basis with no guaranteed parking spaces. They are not always open due to weather and other possible problems. Before heading out, be sure to check weather and highway conditions. For more information, call the SNO-PARK Hotline at ((916) 324-1222.

More SNO-PARK Information

• Interactive SNO-PARKS Site Map
• Printable Brochure and Map of California SNO-PARK Locations
• List of SNO-PARK Permit Vendors

Where to Buy SNO-PARK Permits

In the Reno area, California SNO-PARK Permits are available from these businesses:

Reno Cycles & Gear
3445 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 355-8810

Carson City Ranger Station (ESIA)
1536 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 828-9233

For locations of SNO-PARK permit sellers in California, refer to the SNO-PARK Permit Vendors list.

To purchase daily or season permits by mail, download the order form and follow the instructions. The SNO-PARK fee is $5 per day and $25 for the season, plus $1 for mailing. Make checks or money orders payable to the California Department of Parks & Recreation. The mailing address is:

California Department of Parks and Recreation
OHMVR Division
Attention: Permit Orders
1725 23rd Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, California 95816