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
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Weather at West Mountain Snow-parking area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
57°/46°
💧 4%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:03 AM ↓ 9:20 PM
Sun
Overcast
63°/41°
🌬 14mph
↑ 6:03 AM ↓ 9:21 PM
Mon
Overcast
65°/45°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:02 AM ↓ 9:22 PM
Tue
Overcast
69°/44°
🌬 11mph
↑ 6:02 AM ↓ 9:22 PM
Wed
Light Drizzle
75°/48°
💧 2%🌬 11mph
↑ 6:01 AM ↓ 9:23 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How 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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