Facility · Idaho ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
The Cascade Ranger District is the northern most District on the Boise National Forest. Encompassing over 400,000 acres, the District offers a diverse resource management program including: Recreation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Timber, Range and Watershed.
The small town of Cascade is nestled in the mountains of central Idaho approximately 75 miles north of Boise on Idaho State Highway 55. It is located in Long Valley between the North Fork of the Payette River (known for its world-class kayaking) and Cascade Lake and the South Fork Salmon River (two of the top fisheries in Idaho). The Cascade Ranger District offers year-round outdoor sports and recreation opportunities for everyone.
The Cascade District is also a great jumping off point for the western portions of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Access the main stem of Pistol Creek inside the Wilderness via Snowshoe Summit. Take NFS road 447 from Landmark, then take NFS road 447E to Snowshoe Summit to the Wilderness boundary.
From Boise, Idaho, travel approximately 80 miles north along Idaho State Highway 55 to Cascade, Idaho.
Travel through the town of Cascade.
The Cascade Ranger District Office is on the north end of town on the right side of Idaho State Highway 55.
44.52230, -116.04485 · 44°31'20.3"N 116°2'41.5"W
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 37 | 45 | 53 | 63 | 70 | 82 | 82 | 73 | 58 | 42 | 32 |
| Low °F | 15 | 17 | 24 | 30 | 37 | 43 | 48 | 47 | 40 | 31 | 25 | 16 |
| Precip in | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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