Shaver Lake Area Sno-Parks

Sierra National Forest

Coyote Sno-Park, Highway 168, Sierra National Forest, California
Coyote Sno-Park, Highway 168, Sierra National Forest, California

Shaver Lake Area Sno-Parks

Sierra National Forest






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  59 miles
Merced -
  96 miles
Visalia -
  102 miles

Shaver Lake Area Sno-Parks

Along Highway 168 east of Shaver Lake are a series of Sno-Parks. TWO of the parks near the summit of Tamarack Ridge offer possibilities for snow play - Tamarack Sno-Park and Coyote Sno-Park.

rider on snow saucer

Both Tamarack and Coyote have plowed parking lots and restrooms. All California Sno-Parks require a permit to park at the Sno-Park from November 1 through May 30. Day permits are $15, season permits are $40. See more information left or below at Sno_Parks Permits.

Tamarack Sno-Park is at the summit of the ridge, about 10 miles beyond Shaver Lake. Tamarack Sno-Park features a large parking lot and is recommended for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Some fair sliding hills can be found a short distance from the parking area, but during busy snowmobiling times, other sites are probably better choices. The Sno-Park is operated by Sierra National Forest.

Coyote Sno-Park is ½ mile beyond Tamarack. With its north-facing slope, Coyote Sno-Park holds the best snow late into the season. Coyote Sno-Park has a good-sized parking lot. Since snowmobiling is not permitted here, it is a quieter setting for family outings. A nice sliding hill is available. Coyote Sno-Park is operated by Sierra National Forest.



Elevation

6,600 - 7,580 feet

Directions

From Shaver Lake drive about 10 miles east on Highway 168 and watch for the turns for the Sno-Parks. Tamarack is on the right and Coyote on the left.


Things to Know

  1. There are no services at Tamarack or Coyote Sno-Parks other than parking and restrooms.
  2. Chains may be required during times of heavy snow, even for 4-wheel vehicles.

Nearby Services

  • Back in Shaver Lake find several good restaurants, including Shaver Lake Pizza, Shaver Lake Lodge Restaurant, and Hungry Hut.

Sno-Park Information


Shaver Lake Area Sno-Parks Contact Information

Current Conditions and Weather Forecast

Shaver Lake Weather
Shaver Lake Webcam, 1,250 feet lower than Tamarack Sno-Park


Tamarack Sno-Park, Sierra National Forest, CA

Tamarack Sno-Park

Sno-Parks Permits

A permit is required to park at the Sno-Park from November 1 through May 30. Day permits are $15, season permits are $40.

Sno-Park permits can be purchased online with an additional $1.95 added to the price: Sno-Park Permits. Or permits may be purchased from local Sno-Park Permit Vendors.

Two additional Sno-Parks are located farther along Highway 168 near Huntington Lake: Eastwood Sno-Park and Huntington Lake Sno-Park.





Snow Apparel Shops Along the Road

  • REI 7810 N Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods 1544 E Champlain Dr, Fresno, CA and 1746 W Olive Ave, Merced, CA
  • Walmart3055 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA
  • Target 3900 Sisk Rd, Modesto, CA