The Idaho City Ranger District (RD) is just over 400,000 acres in size, ranging from open foothills along the Payette River on the western border of the District to the beautiful and famous Sawtooth Mountains on the eastern portion.
Elevations range from 3200 to 8800 feet. The climate is generally dry with plentiful sunshine year around. Annual precipitation in Idaho City is approximately 15 inches, with most of it occurring as snowfall.
Winter temperatures range from a high of 35-40 degrees F, to lows just above zero and summer temperatures range from a high of 80’s to the upper 90’s, to lows in the 40’s.
The District receives high visibility due to its close proximity to Boise, the capitol city of Idaho. Several beautiful pristine rivers flow through the District offering some of the best strongholds of bull trout habitat in South West Idaho.
Trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorized activities are abundant and provide for numerous opportunities in the mild season. With relatively heavy snows and long winters, the District is a destination for many cross country skiers and snowmobilers with abundant ski and snowmobile trails.
SPRING AND SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS - Visit the historic town of Idaho City. The District features many great trails for hiking and fishing. The Crooked River trail is a favorite for scenic beauty. A rental cabin is a geat choice providing some of the conforts of home and great adventures in every direction outside the front door.
Idaho City gates on roads normally open June 15 and close September 15.
Please call the District for updates. (208-392-3700)
Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov
WINTER RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS - Check out the updated Idaho Parks and Recreation website!
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Activities: Snowmobiling Nordic skiing Rent a Yurt!
For more information on passport renewal, registrations, regulations and permits for winter recreation visit: Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
Idaho City RD - Map of Park N' Ski Areas
Snowmobiling in Southern Idaho
More information about areas to cross-country ski and snowshoe near Idaho City.
Idaho City Ranger District
Highway 21, milepost 38.5
P.O.Box 129
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-3700
Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
District Ranger: vacant
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