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Recreation Opportunities

people mountain biking below a fabulous mountain range
There are many areas and trails on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests that provide good access for mountain biking.Explore Idaho's official…
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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…
a pack train crossing a creek
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…
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Federal & StateThe Idaho Department of Fish and Game is responsible for regulating and managing sport hunting and fishing on State and Federal lands.…
Man on 4-wheeler in wooded area
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Riding & Camping is a popular activity on the Forests. Off-Highway Vehicles include motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles…
Elk herd in meadow
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests administer approximately 4,348,225 acres of Wilderness, which includes 5 Wilderness areas. Most of the…
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Most of our campgrounds on the Forests provide picnic tables and fire grates that work well for picnicking. There are many undeveloped picnic spots…
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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…
image of a boat reading "national Geographic Society" on a river
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…
Father and daughter at Palouse Divide Ski Area
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are well-known for winter recreation activities such as skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, but don't…