Recreation Opportunities
There are many areas and trails on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests that provide good access for mountain biking.Explore Idaho's official…
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests consist of vast and rugged landscapes.  For safety, you should have an idea of the area you are planning…
Love horses? Check out this guide to find places to camp and ride your horses within the Forests. The Salmon River Ranger District Horse & Hiking…
Federal & StateThe Idaho Department of Fish and Game is responsible for regulating and managing sport hunting and fishing on State and Federal lands.…
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Riding & Camping is a popular activity on the Forests. Off-Highway Vehicles include motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles…
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests administer approximately 4,348,225 acres of Wilderness, which includes 5 Wilderness areas. Most of the…
Most of our campgrounds on the Forests provide picnic tables and fire grates that work well for picnicking. There are many undeveloped picnic spots…
There are a number of scenic drives on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. For an introduction into our mining history, consider a self guided…
For more than 150 years after the first white men came to this area, only one-way trips down the Salmon River were possible due to its whitewater. In…
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are well-known for winter recreation activities such as skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, but don't…