Welcome to the Boise National Forest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Boise National Forest’s vast landscape spans over 2.5 million acres of diverse forest and grassland. Located northeast of Idaho’s capital city of Boise, recreationists can explore the North Fork Payette River Canyon at 2,800 feet in elevation to the nearly 10,000 foot peak of Trinity Mountain. Whether you choose to explore any of more than 500 trails, or cool off in one of over 250 lakes and reservoirs, the Boise National Forest is truly an outdoor enthusiast’s dream!

• In the Spotlight

  

  What's new in the Boise National Forest? The latest news on the hottest topics are available here. Stay tuned, as these topics change.

  Biennial Monitoring Evaluation Report - Fiscal years 2020-2021

  Great American Outdoors Act

  Southwest Idaho Wildfire Crisis Landscape Project

  Timber Sales

   

• Visit Your Forest

  

  Looking to plan your next visit? Here are some key pages to get you started! #KnowBeforeYouGo

  Fuelwood Sales

  Geospatial (GIS) Data

  Interactive Forest Closure Map

  Maps and Publications 

  Passes and Permits

  Recreation

   

   

• About Us

  

  Learn more about the Boise National Forest. Contact us with your questions!

  About the Forest

  Alerts and Notices

  Employment

  Law Enforcement

  News and Events

  What's Happening on the Boise National Forest?

 

• Fire Management

  

  Learn about wildfire prevention, response and recover on the Boise National Forest. Always know before you go to help ensure your own safety!

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• Videos – Discover the Boise National Forest

  

  Discover the lands of the Boise National Forest and its 2.5million acres of mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes and grasslands. Learn about recreational opportunities, places of interest, and more on our video page.

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