Fairfield Ranger District

The Fairfield Ranger District encompasses 420,720 acres of National Forest System lands. Over 680 miles of streams and more than 20 high mountain lakes call the district home. There are many mountains on the District over 9,000 ft. in elevation and four peaks – Baker Peak, Big Peak, Two Point Mountain, and Smoky Dome – are over 10,000 ft. high. The South Fork of the Boise River, Little Smoky Creek and Big Smoky Creek are the major river drainages. 

The District offers seemingly endless opportunities for the backpacker, hiker, horseback rider, mountain biker and off-road vehicle user. There are 440 miles of inventoried trails on the Fairfield Ranger District, many of which top out in mountain lakes or cirque basins. 

Snowmobiling, downhill skiing, and snowboarding are some of the more popular winter activities on the District. There are about 50 miles of groomed snowmobile trails available north of Fairfield.  Nordic skiing opportunities may be found in the backcountry through helicopter and cat ski guided trips into more remote areas. 

Visitors will find numerous hot springs on the District, accessible in the summer, including Worswick, Skillern, Willow Creek, Pries, and Baumgartner. Fairfield boasts 12 campgrounds. Baumgartner Campground is fully accessible to visitors using wheelchairs and includes paved camping sites. The campground also boasts a hot pool for soaking, a children's play area, and a 1/4-mile interpretive trail.