Hoodoo Ski Area
Hoodoo Butte is a cinder cone butte in the Cascade Range of northern Oregon, located near Santiam Pass.
A ski area, 11 mi west of Black Butte Ranch
About 85 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 85" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 25°. When to go ↓
Black Butte Ranch is the nearest base
Black Butte Ranch is 11 miles east, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 87 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Black Butte Ranch.
Hoodoo Ski Area
Hoodoo Butte is a cinder cone butte in the Cascade Range of northern Oregon, located near Santiam Pass. Immediately to the east lies Hayrick Butte, a prime example of a tuya; the two mountains' names were likely mistaken for each other, but stuck with them over time. The area has been subjected to a number of historic fires. Hoodoo is sometimes considered a subfeature of the Mount Washington shield volcano, and it forms part of the Sisters Reach, which extends from South Cinder Peak to Crane Prairie Reservoir, running for 56 miles (90 km). This region has a high vent density, with many mafic (rich in magnesium and iron) volcanoes of Pleistocene to Holocene age, such as Hoodoo. While Hoodoo has an intact summit crater that was blocked from erosion by glaciers, it has an irregular topography, giving it an open appearance.
- Type
- Ski area
- Elevation
- 5,597 ft
- Terrain
- 47 runs · 1,002 ft vertical · 6 lifts
- Official site
- skihoodoo.com
Where to stay near Hoodoo Ski Area
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Camp Sherman (8) and Sisters (17), and Bend has the most rooms in the area (78).
Camp Sherman
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
298 people · 70% vacation homes
12 mi east of Hoodoo
Bend
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
103,390 people
37 mi southeast of Hoodoo
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From Hoodoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Sherman 70% vacation homes | 12 mi east | 20 min | 8 5 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 298 | $652K | — |
| Sisters | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 17 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 3,022 | $631K | — |
| Black Butte Ranch 91% vacation homes | 11 mi east | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 115 | — | — |
| Detroit 69% vacation homes | 26 mi northwest | 40 min | 11 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 111 | $310K | — |
| Crooked River Ranch | 30 mi east | 45 min | 10 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 4 RV parks | 5,160 | $462K | — |
| Idanha | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 201 | $263K | — |
| Bend | 37 mi southeast | 1 hr | 78 47 hotels · 12 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 103,390 | $718K | B− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Hoodoo
Other well-known places within 66 miles.
Visiting Hoodoo
What town is Hoodoo Ski Area near?
Black Butte Ranch, OR, about 11 miles east.
How far is Hoodoo Ski Area from Portland?
About 87 miles northwest of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hoodoo Ski Area?
Roberts Field (RDM), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 89 miles.
Where should I stay near Hoodoo Ski Area?
Camp Sherman (12 mi, 8 places to stay), Sisters (18 mi, 17 places to stay) and Black Butte Ranch (11 mi, 5 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.