Ferguson Ridge Ski Area
Look for Ferguson Ridge Ski Area 5 mi east of Wallowa Lake. A drive of 24 mi reaches Hells Canyon. Its coldest months, January, February, November and December, bring highs of 33–41°F.
A ski area, 5 mi east of Wallowa Lake
About 54 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 54" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 19°. When to go ↓
Wallowa Lake is the nearest base
Wallowa Lake is 5 miles west, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Warm months and cold ones
Here are the months at Ferguson Ridge, with their weather.
Places to stay near Ferguson Ridge Ski Area
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Joseph (12) and Wallowa Lake (7).
Joseph
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,188 people
8 mi northwest of Ferguson Ridge
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Ferguson Ridge | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 12 3 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 1,188 | $335K |
| Wallowa Lake 65% vacation homes | 5 mi west | 10 min | 7 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 105 | $365K |
| Enterprise | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 8 2 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,103 | $320K |
| Halfway 29% vacation homes | 28 mi south | 40 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 357 | $247K |
| Wallowa | 29 mi northwest | 45 min | 3 1 motel · 2 RV parks | 819 | $336K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Ferguson Ridge with these
Pair a visit with these, within 66 miles.
124 mi Canyon & gorgeHells Canyon51 mi Ski areaBrundage Mountain99 runs · 1,776 ft vertical63 mi Ski areaTamarack Resort87 runs · 2,758 ft vertical
59 mi Ski areaAnthony Lakes Mountain Resort23 runs · 806 ft vertical66 mi Ski areaBluewood30 runs · 1,122 ft vertical
44 mi MuseumNational Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive CenterPhoto credits
Hells Canyon: Unknown, Public domain · Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort: Sadie_Girl, CC BY 2.0 · National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: John-Luc Metz, Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, Public domain
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A visit to Ferguson Ridge: questions
What town is Ferguson Ridge Ski Area near?
Wallowa Lake, OR, about 5 miles west.
What is the closest airport to Ferguson Ridge Ski Area?
McCall Municipal (MYL), about 56 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI), about 126 miles.
Where should I stay near Ferguson Ridge Ski Area?
Joseph (8 mi, 12 places to stay), Wallowa Lake (5 mi, 7 places to stay) and Enterprise (13 mi, 8 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Wallowa Lake
Questions and tips go in Wallowa Lake’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.