Maps & Publications

Boise NF District Trails Map

images of three National Forest Maps

Conditions may change due to closures and wildfires. Check Alerts and Notices page for updates.

Cascade Ranger District Trails Map
Emmett Ranger District Trails Map
- East District Map
- West District Map
Lowman Ranger District Trails Map
Idaho City Ranger District Trails Map
Mountain Home Ranger District Trails Map

2023 Motor Vehicle Use Maps

The Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) is the legal document that shows where it is legal to drive a motor vehicle. The MVUM is re-published every year, so, please be sure that you are using the most current version when driving on the National Forest. Please keep motor vehicles on designated routes and areas. If you plan on camping, driving off-highway vehicles, hunting, or exploring the backcountry; please make sure you first get a free Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) to know which roads are open to motor vehicle use. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

MVUM District Maps (pdf documents)

Forest Visitor Maps ~ Intermountain Region

The most popular visitor maps for the Ashley, Boise, Bridger-Teton, Caribou-Targhee, Dixie, Fishlake, Humboldt-Toiyabe, Manti-LaSal, Payette, Salmon-Challis, Sawtooth and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests in the Intermountain Region.

Forest Visitor Maps ~ All National Forests

Visitor Maps for each national forest and grassland provide forest-wide information on attractions, facilities, services, and opportunities. These maps are available to purchase from individual forests and many retail outlets. The most comprehensive source for maps is the USGS Store. Forest Visitor Maps are also available on mobile technology through the Avenza Map Store. These maps DO NOT show all existing Forest Service roads. For a map that shows the most up to date road and motorized trail information see the information on obtaining a Motor Vehicle Use Maps.

Quad Map of Boise National Forest

USGS Topo Quad Map of Boise National Forest - this page shows an outline of the Boise National Forest. Click on the quad map of interest to download.

Interactive Visitor Map

The Interactive Visitor Map shows a lot of recreation sites, trails and roads available on the map. Information is being collected and updated to this map on a continual basis. Use this map to help plan your adventures.

This map may not show road, campground or fire area closures. That information is located on the Alerts and Notices page.

Avenza Map Store

Photo of Boise NF- Motor Vehicle Use Maps Forest Visitor Maps are also available on mobile technology through the Avenza Map Store. These maps DO NOT show all existing Forest Service roads. For a map that shows the most up to date road and motorized trail information see the information on obtaining Motor Vehicle Use Maps.

The Avenza PDF Maps Application is free of charge and available for most Apple, Android and Windows Phone Operating System products. The application can be downloaded directly to mobile devices through iTunes or Play Store. Maps are geo-referenced.

Boise Winter Travel Map

Man riding snowmobile through snow

Now available on the Avenza app!!

Boise N.F. Winter Travel Map - Comprising the seventh largest National Forest in the United States, Boise National Forest's 2.6 million acres provide a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the seasons. In winter, the Boise National Forest offers snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing for great winter outings. Many of the snow trails are regularly groomed. The Boise National Forest has various areas open for non-motorized recreation and motorized winter travel. Restrictions do exist, so please plan ahead and be familiar with the area before you go.

Through your smart device go to the Avenza maps store for the . The printed version is available at Ranger District Offices and the Interagency Visitor Information Center.

Wilderness Maps

National Forest Wilderness Maps are topographic maps, which show natural features, such as mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, rivers, and vegetation. This is done through contour lines depicting elevation gain or loss. This way you will have a sense about how steep that mountain is that you'll be climbing this weekend! Each map covers all or part of one wilderness area and the scale is generally 1 inch per mile (1:63,360). "Wilderness Maps" for many wilderness areas are available to purchase from individual forests. Region 4 Wilderness Maps are also available on mobile technology through the Avenza Map Store. Here is a great web site to get free topo maps.

The most comprehensive source of hardcopy maps and Interagency passes can be purchased at the USGS Store.

Interactive Story Maps

Boise National Forest - Story Map - Pioneer Fire Recovery and Restoration

Includes summary of the 2016 Pioneer Fire, initial activities and planned future actions. (Best viewed in Chrome or Firefox browsers).

Intermountain Region of the U.S. Forest Service Web Map Application Gallery

Use ArcGIS Online to share maps, data, and applications for use by other federal agencies, partners and the public. Great stories using maps from around the region.

Brochures and Guides

The Boise National Forest has a selection of brochures and guides to download or view. Browse information related to nature, wildlife, interpretive information, or download the most recent visitors guide.

Safety Is Important

Idaho state law currently allows individuals under 16 years old to operate off-highway vehicles (OHV) on National Forest System roads whether or not they have a driver's license, however in 2011, the Idaho legislature passed Senate Bill 1001 which requires underage operators on National Forest roads to complete an OHV safety course through the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

When traveling on National Forest System roads, you may encounter other drivers of all ages with varying experience levels and different types of motorized vehicles. Please take extra care to watch for all kinds of traffic to avoid life-altering collisions on roads managed by your national forest.

Another source of Motorized and Non-motorized maps is through the Idaho Off-Highway Vehicle Program with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.