Site: Ice Cave Picnic Area

Area Status: Open

Snow covered staircase leads down into a darkened cave.

A group of forested picnic areas with tables and fire rings are located adjacent to the Ice Cave, a popular 650 foot long cave that has a beautiful display of ice stalactites and ice stalagmites early in the season. When exploring the cave bring a flashlight/headlamp plus a back-up and a warm jacket even in summer months, as the cave remains cool.

During winter visitors will need to park at Atkisson Sno-Park and walk in one mile to the cave where a Washington Sno-Park permit is required for vehicles Dec. 1 - March 31.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	06/02/2024: Site is open and being maintained. There is a snow drift at the bottom of the stairway into the main cave entrance. Warm clothes, good shoes and a headlamp per person are recommended. There is a $5 day use fee payable with cash in a fee envelope or by use of a NWFP or Interagency Pass. Contact Mt. Adams Ranger District for current information (509) 395-3402
Fees:	$5/vehicle/day
Usage:	Light-Medium
Restrictions:	Whenever visting any caves please help protect bats and keep caves open. Learn more about White Nose Syndrome and how to help prevent it's spread.
Closest Towns:	Trout Lake, WA
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (2)
Passes:	Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Trout Lake, Washington drive west on Highway 141/Forest Road 24 for about 5 miles. After crossing the forest boundary travel about a mile to the well signed turn on to spur road 031 that goes to the Ice Cave.