Fourth of July Lake, Glacial lake in White Cloud Mountains, Idaho, United States.
Fourth of July Lake is a glacial lake in the White Cloud Mountains within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The water sits high in the mountains and is surrounded by rugged alpine terrain.
The lake was named after the day it was discovered, which fell on American Independence Day. It is now part of the White Clouds Wilderness and sits within protected lands.
The lake represents a significant outdoor recreation destination where visitors engage in fishing, kayaking, and hiking activities throughout the summer season.
Access is via a road running north from Highway 75 in the south. Visitors should plan for a long drive with some unpaved road sections.
From a ridge near the lake, visitors can see two different mountain ranges in opposite directions. This view across both ranges makes the location geographically special.
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