Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness

East of the Sawtooth Mountains and south of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness lies the Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness, a federally protected region of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The area encompasses 90,776 areas and is jointly managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service. 

The area is characterized by its rugged landscape and awe-inspiring, tall white peaks composed of metamorphosed limestone. There are flower-filled meadows and sparkling alpine lakes that flow into the Salmon River and provide important breeding grounds for salmon, steelhead trout, and more. It is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, moose, elk, mule deer, black bear, pronghorn, gray wolves, mountain lions and wolverines. 

TALLEST PEAK: Castle Peak (11,815’).

THINGS TO DO

• Camping

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Nature Viewing

• Bird Watching

• Backpacking

• Swimming

• Cross country skiing

• Snowshoeing

CAMPING AND PERMITS

Permits are not required for overnight or day use, however, visitors must sign-in at trailheads when entering the Cecil D. Andrus-White Cloud Wilderness. Do not make your own campsite. Make sure to camp in sites that have been previously used for camping and never set up in meadows or on top of green vegetation. 

REGULATIONS

Below is a brief summary of regulations for the Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness

• Motorized equipment and mechanized travel is not allowed in any designated wilderness areas.

  •  Including bicycles, motorbikes, chainsaws, carts, and drones. 

• Campfires are not allowed in most areas above 8,800 feet.

• Human waste must be buried (or packed out) in catholes at least 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet away from water sources. 

• Food and scented items should be stored in a bear safe way. 

• Pets are allowed with restrictions. 

• All trash must be packed out. 

• Stock must be contained at least 200 feet away from lakes or springs.  

Please visit the official forest service website for specific details regarding these regulations. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sawtooth National Recreation Area:  1- (208) 727-5000. 

Stanley Ranger Station: 1-(208) 774-3000.

Sawtooth National Forest