Can you reserve a site at Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area?

No. Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Idaho Department of Lands (Public Schools) · Open Access

3,582 ft
Elevation

Only 42 miles north of the college town of Moscow, in north central Idaho, skiiers, skate skiiers and snowshoers alike will find groomed as well as backcountry trails. Known for its beautiful landscape and spiraling evergreen trees reaching high into the sky, the 18 miles of winter trails range from easy to intermediate in skill level required, making the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area ideal for beginners as well as those with more experience.

Click here for a map of the trails.
Visit the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Club's website for detailed information on trails, current conditions, events and more!

Getting there

47.06695, -116.66777 · 47°4'1.0"N 116°40'4.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Aug, down to 36°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	41	48	56	65	71	82	84	74	59	44	36
Low °F	26	26	30	34	40	45	49	48	42	35	30	25
Precip in	2.8	2.1	2.8	2.3	2.5	1.6	0.8	0.8	0.9	2.2	2.9	2.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area

Can you reserve a site at Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area?: No. Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Camp 3 Campground 26.9 mi · Campground
University of Idaho/Lionel Hampton Center 27.9 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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