Crisp sunny days, breathtaking scenery, and tons of fresh powder make Elk Lake Resort a favorite destination for snowmobilers. At your front door hundreds of miles of trails await that wind through several designated wilderness areas and national forests. No matter what your style of Cross Country skiing is, Classic (Diagonal Stride) or Skate (Freestyle) please visit Mt Bachelors Nordic Center for all your Cross Country Skiing needs. What better way to spend the day than skiing through some of Central Oregon’s most scenic back country terrain into Elk Lake Resort. Make the most of your winter excursion with rental snowmobiles and snow shoes, perfect for the all new seven mile lakeside groomed track. Then relax and enjoy some excellent cuisine from our restaurant. Individual and large group shuttles from Bend, Redmond or Sisters to Dutchman Flat SnoPark in the Winter and Elk Lake Resort in the summer can be provided by Safe Chauffeur. For more information about cost for this service, visit their website or call 541-494-7233.
SNOWCATS |
SNOWCATS |
$60 Per Person – Round Trip. $30 Per Person – One Way.
Gear Transport $40 – Round Trip $30 – One Way.
Elk Lake Resort offers round trip transportation via Snow Cat for guests without snowmobiles or skis, or for those who simply want a unique experience. All transport times are prearranged and must be set up prior to transport. Please email us to arrange your Snowcat transport.
SCHEDULE & MORE INFO
Snowcat Operation: Snowcats operate regularly Thursday through Monday for weekend pickup and drop off at Dutchman Flats Sno-Park.
Day trips are welcome but availability dependent on number of cabin guests being transported on a daily basis. All Snowcat Transport must be reserved in advance. Snowcat schedules are created on a daily basis and are scheduled to run with all seats filled, to the resort and back from the resort. Your flexibility on times and the number of people we are able to accommodate daily is greatly appreciated. Please email in advance to make arrangements.
Snowcat Information: Please only one carry-on per person, plus your skis or snowshoes. Snowcat transported luggage and gear must be in waterproof bags. Please label these bags with your name and cabin number. Extra gear may result in an additional charge. All vehicles parked in Dutchman Flat Sno-Park must have a valid Sno-Park in the front windshield of the vehicle.
Snowcat Passenger Pricing: $60.00 per person round trip. One way trip and gear transport available upon request.
Contact elrsnowcat@gmail.com for all transportation arrangements and requests.
Snowcat Transport/Packing/Parking tips: We would suggest arriving 45 minutes prior to your departure time to find a parking spot and get your gear ready to load when the Snowcat arrives. Each person is allowed one (1) Carry-on size personal bag. Bags should be waterproof as they travel on the racks on top of the vehicle. Each cabin is allowed one (1) cooler or plastic food tote with a lid. All items must be in a container. Loose items are not allowed on the Snowcat.
Please have a valid Oregon Snow Park parking permit displayed in the front windshield of your vehicle. You can get this pass at any of the ski or outdoor shops in Bend. These passes are not available at Mt. Bachelor or Dutchman Flats.
Changes and Cancellations
If your party has a reduction in headcount or you need to cancel Snowcat Transport completely, please do so via email 72 hours or more in advance. Failure to do this will result in vacant seats that you will be required to pay for.
How Snowcat Transport Scheduling Works
About 10-14 days prior to your cabin reservation check-in date you will receive an email from elrsnowcat@gmail.com (if making a reservation I would suggest adding this email address to your contacts so this email will find its way to your inbox versus possibly finding your spam folder). You will be asked a series of questions that need to be answered as asked. Once those questions have been answered and emailed back, you will receive the next email with detailed instructions & information about your upcoming Snowcat transport in/out of Elk Lake Resort. Elk Lake Resort is a Pet-Friendly resort during our Summer Season. Please call the Lodge at 541-480-7378 or click here for more information. Below are a few important items that are detailed out in bullet points.
How to Communicate
All Snowcat Transport reservation communication will be done solely via the email chain we create, this way everything we discuss will be contained in one email to reference back to. There will be no phone conversation, just email. You will also be coordinating for everyone staying in your cabin, so please have your entire groups transport needs included in what you are passing on in the email chain. Sending out a group email to everyone in your group is a great way to pass on information to the group, please do this by copying & pasting any information you wish to pass on into your new group email. Please do not include the elrsnowcat email address in that group conversation and don’t add people(s) email addresses to our Snowcat transport Scheduling email chain. Keep these to email chains separate. (Please & Thank You).
It takes a minimum of Four (4) people/passengers to run a Snowcat trip, if you have less then Four (4) people these people will be grouped with other guest at a time that works for everyone.
Day Trip Request
Please email the elrsnowcat@gmail.com email address 10-14 days prior to the day you’re making the request for, and that will start the Snowcat Reservation process. Other than that all the same guidelines/procedures apply. For Day Trip requests, the same Four (4) person minimum applies. If you have less than that in your party and we are unable to combine your group with another, you may be asked to cancel or schedule for another day.
Inbound Snowcat Transport
Dutchman Flat SnoPark to Elk Lake Resort. You will receive your groups Snowcat departure times usually Tuesday prior to your arriving weekend. There are detailed transport/packing/parking instructions on the website, and you will also receive them in the Snowcat transport email chain. While we strive to meet everyone’s requests, please be aware that snowcat times are scheduled based on the number of persons needing transport that day. Your flexibility is appreciated.
Outbound Snowcat Transport
Elk Lake Resort to Dutchman Flat SnoPark. Check out time is 11 am and all lodging guests will be departing the resort around 11 am, unless we have more guests than we can transport in one trip. If this happens, the first outbound trip will happen early morning and the third outbound trip will happen early afternoon. While we strive to meet everyone’s requests, please be aware that snowcat times are scheduled based on the number of persons needing transport that day. Your flexibility is appreciated.
SNOWMOBILES |
4hrs Single Sled $200
4hrs Tandem Sled $250
8hrs Single Sled $250
8hrs Tandem Sled $300
At your front door hundreds of miles of trails await that wind through several designated wilderness areas and national forests.
Please note: Guests renting snowmobile from Elk Lake Resort must pay $60 per guest roundtrip transportation fee in addition to rental rates, as we are not allowed to rent FROM Dutchman Flats SnoPark. Drivers must be at least 18 years old with a valid Driver’s License in hand. All passengers must be at least six years old AND have the ability to hold on and ride safely. Helmets, goggles, and fuel are included with each rental. There is a non-refundable damage waiver fee of $25 per sled added to each reservation.
We are excited to announce that we will be offering 2024 Polaris Snowmobiles for our rental fleet this winter season. Embark on a winter adventure on a Polaris 650 Switchback XC 146 (single & tandem models).
RATES & MORE INFO
Elk Lake Resort Snowmobile Rental Includes Helmet & Goggles for each Rider. Reservations are Required.
Rental Rates
- 4 Hour Single Sled $200 plus $25 non refundable Damage Waiver Fee (Available to cabin guests only. For reservations call 541 480 7378.)
- 4 Hour Tandem Sled $250 plus $25 non refundable Damage Waiver Fee (Available to cabin guests only. For reservations call 541 480 7378.)
- 8 hour Single Sled $250 plus $25 non refundable Damage Waiver Fee (Available to cabin guests and ‘Day Trip’ guests. Book online or call 541 480 7378.)
- 8 hour Tandem Sled $300 plus $25 non refundable Damage Waiver Fee (Available to cabin guests and ‘Day Trip’ guests. Book online or call 541 480 7378.)
SNOWSHOES |
$25 – 8hrs
Elk Lake Resort provides Atlas snowshoe rentals for our visitors. This is a wonderful way to experience the surrounding back country and high terrain. Rentals also come with adjustable ski poles.
Please note: Guests renting snowshoes from Elk Lake Resort must pay $60 per guest roundtrip transportation fee in addition to rental rates, as we are not allowed to rent FROM Dutchman Flats SnoPark.
SNOWCAT RIDE AND DINE |
SNOWCAT
RIDE AND DINE
Get outside with your friends for a unique winter experience with Elk Lake Resort’s Snowcat. Just park your car at Dutchman Flats Snow Park and we will get you through the snow-blanketed terrain along the scenic Cascade Lakes Highway. When you are booked on our Snowcat, you can use your $25 dining certificate and reconnect with friends and family over good food, drinks, and conversation. After the dining experience, hop back on the Snowcat for another peaceful ride back to Dutchman Flats.
MORE INFO
WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE:
Snowcat ride round trip from Dutchman Flats Snow Park to Elk Lake Resort with a $25 Dining Credit for each passenger.
*DOES NOT include special holiday meals such as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day.
PRICE:
$75/pp for Snowcat + Meal Certificate
TOUR DETAILS:
This experience is available for a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 7 people per day.
Once you have booked your trip, you will be contacted by our Snowcat Coordinator via email approximately 10-14 days prior to your reservation to schedule pickup and drop off times.
No cashback will be provided for any portion of unused dining credit.
Gratuity is not included in your Dining Credit.
SCHEDULE:
3:30pm – depart Dutchman Flats Sno-Park
4:30-5:45pm – enjoy dinner meal
6:00pm – depart Elk Lake Resort
PARKING:
During the winter you must have a Sno Park Permit to park in the Dutchman Flat Sno Park.
Disclaimer:
This experience is intended for those coming in on day trips and cannot be combined with cabin rentals.
SNOWCAT, SNOWMOBILE, AND MEAL EXCURSION |
SNOWCAT/$25
MEAL/SINGLE
SNOWMOBILE
EXCURSION
SNOWCAT/$25
MEAL/TANDEM
SNOWMOBILE
EXCURSION
Enjoy a Snowcat and Snowmobile Excursion just up the road at Elk Lake Resort. We will meet your group at Dutchman Flat Sno-Park. We kick-off your experience with a 45 minute snowcat ride along the snow-covered Cascade Lakes Highway. When you get to the resort our staff will get you geared up for the adventure portion of the day. Spend 3 hours on your own snowmobile exploring the winter oasis that is Elk Lake Resort. After your 3 hours are up, kick back and relax in the lodge. Grab some grub and a beer and share your recently acquired snowmobile adventures with your group. To finish off the Daycation we will hop back in the snowcat and return your group to Dutchman Flat Sno-Park.
MORE INFO
WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE:
- Snowcat transportation to/from Dutchman Flats SnoPark
- 3-hour Snowmobile Rental
- $25/pp Food & Beverage credit
PRICE:
$260/pp for Single Snowmobile | $370/2 guests for Tandem Snowmobile
SCHEDULE:
Guests arrive at Dutchman Flats Sno-Park at 9am
9am – 10am guests take SnowCat to ELR
10am – 1pm guests go snowmobiling
1pm – 2:30pm guests enjoy food & beverage and Elk Lake Resort grounds
2:30pm – 3:30pm guests take SnowCat back to Dutchman Sno-Park
*Winter Sno-Park permits required to park at Dutchman Flat (1-day, 3-day, Annual options)
*Guests must dress appropriately for the winter conditions and snowmobiling activities.
*Guests are not required to snowmobile and can certainly relax and enjoy the surroundings at ELR.
*Please arrive 30 – 40 minutes prior to your snowcat pickup time. This allows time to find parking and to get your gear out and ready to load when the Snowcat arrives.
Disclaimer:
This experience is intended for those coming in on day trips and cannot be combined with cabin rentals.
Winter Activity Rental Cancellation Policy: If canceling or reducing any part of your reservation with 72 hours or more notice, a FULL REFUND will be given. If canceling or reducing any part of your reservation within 72 hours of arrival, all payments/deposits are forfeited. Full refund issued if Elk Lake is forced to cancel your reservation due to weather conditions.
Elk Lake Resort is a Pet-Friendly resort during our Summer Season. Please call the Lodge at 541-480-7378 or click here for more information.