About Wise River Ranger District
At the heart of the forest, this district has several campgrounds, picnic and other recreation areas to explore.
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Wise River Ranger District
Wise River, Idaho · Beaverhead County · Facility
At the heart of the forest, this district has several campgrounds, picnic and other recreation areas to explore.
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45.74761, -113.09563
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Weather at Wise River Ranger District
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
52°/35°
💧 1%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:30 AM ↓ 7:12 PM
Fri
Overcast
56°/39°
🌬 15mph
↑ 7:32 AM ↓ 7:10 PM
Sat
Overcast
59°/33°
🌬 12mph
↑ 7:33 AM ↓ 7:08 PM
Sun
Clear
63°/37°
🌬 11mph
↑ 7:34 AM ↓ 7:06 PM
Mon
Overcast
64°/42°
🌬 15mph
↑ 7:36 AM ↓ 7:04 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Wise River Ranger District
Heading to Wise River Ranger District? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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