About West Mountain Snow-parking area
Snow-parking area. Call the Cascade Ranger District for information. 208-382-7400
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West Mountain Snow-parking area
Cascade, Idaho · Valley County · Facility
Snow-parking area. Call the Cascade Ranger District for information. 208-382-7400
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44.50988, -116.09678
Open in OpenStreetMapHow to Get There
From Boise, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 for approximately 80 miles to Cascade, Idaho.Turn west on Old State Highway and go a half-mile to Lakeshore Drive.Turn south and travel 3 miles to Forest Service Road 422 (West Mountain Road).Turn west and follow the road 5 miles to the French Creek Campground.The West Mountain Snow-parking area is just south of the campground.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to West Mountain Snow-parking area
Heading to West Mountain Snow-parking area? 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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