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Payette National Forest

From Hells Canyon to the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, explore the diverse landscape!

Explore Your Forest

The Payette National Forest offers the visitor over 2.3 million acres to enjoy. Everything from the deep recesses of Hells Canyon to peaks reaching elevations of almost 9,500 feet. Dry desert grasslands compliment heavily forested acres. Gateways to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness allow the visitor to experience the solitude of seldom traveled trails.  

• In the Spotlight

  

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

  Landscape Scale Restoration

  Great American Outdoors Act

  Fuelwood Permits

  Stibnite Gold Project

• Your Public Lands

  

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

  Recreation

  Maps and Publications

  Passes and Permits

  Trail Maintenance Maps

  • Payette National Forest
  • Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness

   

• About Us

  

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

  Alerts and Notices

  Current Conditions

  News and Events

  About the Forest

  Freedom of Information Act

 

• Continuing our Service to you During the Covid-19 Pandemic

  

  Our Forest Service offices remain closed, with curb side service due to the COVID-19 pandemic - please call our offices if assistance is needed. The Payette National Forest asks the public to please recreate responsibly.  We encourage you to follow public health guidelines regarding social distancing while you recreate in National Forests.

  Contact Us

• Fire Information

  

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

  Fire Information