What is the best place to stay and be able to ride from resort in Oregon?? I did Diamond Lakes a few years back..but want to do it "Resort style" next trip...
Riding in Oregon..
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mtn_rider08
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Do you want to stay at a resort and trailer to the parking lot? Or do you want to ride right from the resort?
Right from the resort...Found a place called ELK Lake Resort, any good??
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snowmobiler
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elk lake is cool.friendly people.
Elk Lake is 9 miles from the parking area and you can ride in and out of the there. Full food and drink menu and very friendly to us sledders. The riding is also pretty good if you know the spots to go. My fav in the CO area would be Paulina as the riding is much better if the snow is there. From the parking lot to the cabins it is only a 2 mile run as well which makes refueling, reloading the beers and taking care of any sled issues much easier. Full bar and food menu as well..just my .02
So, what is the nicest resort that's caters to snowmobilers in Oregon..
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volcano buster
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Where are you traveling from?
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mtn_rider08
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I have never been there, but I hear Sumpter, OR is good, and you can ride right from town. Might be worth looking at.
As far a lodging at Paulina or Elk lake, I can't help. Good food at both places! But the riding is good both places, just have to wait and see where the snow is good.
As far a lodging at Paulina or Elk lake, I can't help. Good food at both places! But the riding is good both places, just have to wait and see where the snow is good.
There is a lot more riding at Elk lake/Bachelor then at paulina but honestly I'd rather ride at diamond then either. I can play on mt bailey for days.
Elk lake does have some very nice cabins to rent, I have only been in a couple but they have some nice ones. Being close to Mt Bachelor is also cool, you can ski or just ride to the ski lodge and take in the sights and eat/drink.
Elk lake does have some very nice cabins to rent, I have only been in a couple but they have some nice ones. Being close to Mt Bachelor is also cool, you can ski or just ride to the ski lodge and take in the sights and eat/drink.
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SpencerA
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Has anyone stayed in the cabins at Paulina Lake? After reading some of the reviews online I'm not so sure its a good idea? Anyone had a bad or good experience there?
Also on Elk lake where do you park your trailers if your staying overnite? I heard that Dutchman you can't leave your rigs overnite on Tuesdays and Thursdays?
Also on Elk lake where do you park your trailers if your staying overnite? I heard that Dutchman you can't leave your rigs overnite on Tuesdays and Thursdays?
Never heard the Tuesday and Thursday thing before, you just can't camp at Dutchman..
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foxyrmk
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The two times that I have stayed at Elk Resort, we left our trailer there at Wango sno-park and also Edison.
I like Elk Lake Resort, can't say anything about Paulina. I heard the same thing about Sumpter too, but I believe you stay at the motel, again I haven't stayed there.
A few weekends ago we drove up to Seven Devils Lodge in Council ID. and was amazed how nice the lodge was and I was told it's alot like riding Halfway Oregon. I think that I'm going to check it out this coming winter.
I like Elk Lake Resort, can't say anything about Paulina. I heard the same thing about Sumpter too, but I believe you stay at the motel, again I haven't stayed there.
A few weekends ago we drove up to Seven Devils Lodge in Council ID. and was amazed how nice the lodge was and I was told it's alot like riding Halfway Oregon. I think that I'm going to check it out this coming winter.
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Oregongirl
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There aren't any high scale resorts for snowmobiling in Oregon, that I'm aware of.
Paulina - good riding, cabins were fine - not luxurious in any way, lodge was okay, but I don't recall that they had fuel. We had to ride out to our rigs in the snopark (10 miles) to fuel from our own cans.
Elk Lake - great riding, cabins are nicer than those at Paulina. The lodge is friendlier with a better menu and bar. Fuel is a plus, but it's more expensive than normal, as you'd expect for the convenience.
Diamond Lake - I've not stay in any of the cabins, only the hotel. Rooms were clean, spacious and warm (good for drying out wet gear), dated and old though. Food in the lodge is EXPENSIVE! There is fuel available too, and I assume it's more expensive than it is "in town".
Crescent Lake - I've not stayed in their cabins, but I have eaten in the lodge. Food is good. Riding is good too, but you have to know where to go. The nice thing about CLR is that you can ride into "town" and go to the bar, the grocery store, get fuel, etc.
Never been to Sumpter in the winter.....yet!
Another option would be the Pine Valley Lodge in Halfway. GREAT accommodations, but you have to trailer to the sno-park (7 miles out of town). EXCELLENT riding! Everything in town (two bars, a grocery store, fuel) are all within walking distance, so you aren't dragging your trailer/sleds around with you.
Paulina - good riding, cabins were fine - not luxurious in any way, lodge was okay, but I don't recall that they had fuel. We had to ride out to our rigs in the snopark (10 miles) to fuel from our own cans.
Elk Lake - great riding, cabins are nicer than those at Paulina. The lodge is friendlier with a better menu and bar. Fuel is a plus, but it's more expensive than normal, as you'd expect for the convenience.
Diamond Lake - I've not stay in any of the cabins, only the hotel. Rooms were clean, spacious and warm (good for drying out wet gear), dated and old though. Food in the lodge is EXPENSIVE! There is fuel available too, and I assume it's more expensive than it is "in town".
Crescent Lake - I've not stayed in their cabins, but I have eaten in the lodge. Food is good. Riding is good too, but you have to know where to go. The nice thing about CLR is that you can ride into "town" and go to the bar, the grocery store, get fuel, etc.
Never been to Sumpter in the winter.....yet!
Another option would be the Pine Valley Lodge in Halfway. GREAT accommodations, but you have to trailer to the sno-park (7 miles out of town). EXCELLENT riding! Everything in town (two bars, a grocery store, fuel) are all within walking distance, so you aren't dragging your trailer/sleds around with you.
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mantisman
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I like sumpter. You can ride to almost all places in town,there is motel and some cabins to rent,there is one gas station just ride to it and fill up. There are 3 or 4 places to eat a couple bars and a store all within a few feet of each other which is nice.
I like sumpter. You can ride to almost all places in town,there is motel and some cabins to rent,there is one gas station just ride to it and fill up. There are 3 or 4 places to eat a couple bars and a store all within a few feet of each other which is nice.
There aren't any high scale resorts for snowmobiling in Oregon, that I'm aware of.
Paulina - good riding, cabins were fine - not luxurious in any way, lodge was okay, but I don't recall that they had fuel. We had to ride out to our rigs in the snopark (10 miles) to fuel from our own cans.
Elk Lake - great riding, cabins are nicer than those at Paulina. The lodge is friendlier with a better menu and bar. Fuel is a plus, but it's more expensive than normal, as you'd expect for the convenience.
Diamond Lake - I've not stay in any of the cabins, only the hotel. Rooms were clean, spacious and warm (good for drying out wet gear), dated and old though. Food in the lodge is EXPENSIVE! There is fuel available too, and I assume it's more expensive than it is "in town".
Crescent Lake - I've not stayed in their cabins, but I have eaten in the lodge. Food is good. Riding is good too, but you have to know where to go. The nice thing about CLR is that you can ride into "town" and go to the bar, the grocery store, get fuel, etc.
Never been to Sumpter in the winter.....yet!
Another option would be the Pine Valley Lodge in Halfway. GREAT accommodations, but you have to trailer to the sno-park (7 miles out of town). EXCELLENT riding! Everything in town (two bars, a grocery store, fuel) are all within walking distance, so you aren't dragging your trailer/sleds around with you.
Willamette Pass Inn at Cresent Lake on hwy 58 is a nice place to stay. You can ride Diamond Lake and and Elk lake from there. If there is snow you can unload in the parking lot. Jim
Sumpter is not a resort but the motel is decent and there are plenty of services there. Sumpter is nice when they have snow, but the hills around the town have snow long after it is melted off in town and the locals have parked their machines.
I ride from a private cabin not far from there but a couple thousand feet higher in elevation. If you know where to ride from Sumpter you can get to some of the best riding in the state. If you don't know where, you will spend all day on groomed trails or breaking A arms on stump covered hillsides.
I ride from a private cabin not far from there but a couple thousand feet higher in elevation. If you know where to ride from Sumpter you can get to some of the best riding in the state. If you don't know where, you will spend all day on groomed trails or breaking A arms on stump covered hillsides.
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volcano buster
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I have ridden Paulina but not stayed at the cabins. Good riding if the snow is deep enough to hide the gremlins.
Diamond Lake has food, fuel and lodging. The riding is either a ways out from the lodge, Mt. Bailey, or ride into Crater Lake which is a must-do at least once. I don't care for the continual ATV use in the parking lots all night so we haven't been back. This was a club trip destination. We were also disappointed in the food service. With a group of 25, we had reserved a large table for the Saturday night dinner. It took 2 hours to get fed. This is unjustified when they knew how many, when, and what we were ordering. Smaller groups may get better service.
Lake of the Woods was a fun experience with a lot of riding. The cabins are nice and the food is good at the lodge. Pretty pricey so we haven't been back. This was a club trip destination.
Crescent Lake Resort, low snow year so the riding was just ok. The food was fine at the lodge. The cabins were adequate, but not insulated. You do the math on that one. The was intended to be a club destination but everyone bailed.
Cornucopia Lodge - Halfway. This is a guys trip for us as the riding can be as extreme as you want it to be. They do a nice job of grooming the main trails though so you can get in or out of the far reaches without killing yourself. Fuel has been bring-your-own. This hasn't been a problem as we would run down to the truck for fuel/oil plus anything else and make it back for breakfast by 8. They will supply you with a brown bag lunch and dinner is at 6. I dare you to go away hungry.
Otherwise, I think you are limiting yourself and missing some good riding areas in Oregon if you must stay at a ride-out resort. We had a guys trip to the John Day area a while back and trailered a different direction each day to see a ton of country. That turned out awesome.
Good Luck.
Diamond Lake has food, fuel and lodging. The riding is either a ways out from the lodge, Mt. Bailey, or ride into Crater Lake which is a must-do at least once. I don't care for the continual ATV use in the parking lots all night so we haven't been back. This was a club trip destination. We were also disappointed in the food service. With a group of 25, we had reserved a large table for the Saturday night dinner. It took 2 hours to get fed. This is unjustified when they knew how many, when, and what we were ordering. Smaller groups may get better service.
Lake of the Woods was a fun experience with a lot of riding. The cabins are nice and the food is good at the lodge. Pretty pricey so we haven't been back. This was a club trip destination.
Crescent Lake Resort, low snow year so the riding was just ok. The food was fine at the lodge. The cabins were adequate, but not insulated. You do the math on that one. The was intended to be a club destination but everyone bailed.
Cornucopia Lodge - Halfway. This is a guys trip for us as the riding can be as extreme as you want it to be. They do a nice job of grooming the main trails though so you can get in or out of the far reaches without killing yourself. Fuel has been bring-your-own. This hasn't been a problem as we would run down to the truck for fuel/oil plus anything else and make it back for breakfast by 8. They will supply you with a brown bag lunch and dinner is at 6. I dare you to go away hungry.
Otherwise, I think you are limiting yourself and missing some good riding areas in Oregon if you must stay at a ride-out resort. We had a guys trip to the John Day area a while back and trailered a different direction each day to see a ton of country. That turned out awesome.
Good Luck.
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