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Mountain Home Ranger District

The Mountain Home Ranger District is the southernmost district on the Boise National Forest and about 650,000 acres in size.  It is located in close proximity to Boise, Idaho and includes administration of Capitol City front range lands.

The district has a robust program of work that covers vegetation management, recreation, range, wildlife, fisheries, watershed, fire and fuels, noxious weeds, minerals, and special uses.  There are about 20 permanent employees and typically hires additional seasonal employees. 

The scenery is very diverse and mountainous and transitions from desert at the lower elevations, through ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir forests, to high alpine (9700 feet).

SPRING AND SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS might include fishing in one of the 20 plus lakes or 4 major reservoirs.

Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov.

Mountain Home Ranger District Contact Information and Hours

Recreation Sites

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Arrowrock Boat Ramp

Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Arrowrock Boat Ramp accesses the reservoir and has a restroom and parking area.For site specific questions, contact the Mountain Home Ranger District.

Badger Creek Campground

Picnicking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
A stay at the Badger Creek Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River (Forest Service road 268). Arrowrock Reservoir is just west of…

Bear Hole Trailhead off FS road 129

The Bear Hole Trailhead - includes visitor information, registration box and loading/unloading ramp for animals. It serves Bear Hole (#176) and Crosscut (#172) trails. 

Bender Creek Trailhead

Bender Creek Trailhead - is a signed site with a restroom, loading/unloading ramp for ATVs, registration box and visitor information.  This is one of the trailheads in the Danskin OHV area. The…

Big Roaring River Lake Campground

Biking Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Set within the beautiful Trinity Recreation area, the Big Roaring River Lake Campground has 12 campsites in a dense lodgepole forest on the river.The Trailhead to the north follows the Upper Roaring…

Big Trinity Lake - Rental Cabins

Site Temporarily Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This site must be reserved through Recreation.gov. The Big Trinity cabin and adjacent Little Trinity cabin offer a quiet retreat in a beautiful high alpine landscape. The cabins are situated within…

Big Trinity Lake Campground

Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Scenic Drives Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Big Trinity Lake Campground is within the beautiful Trinity Recreation Area.  There are 17 campsites on Big Trinity Lake and there are more sites near the beautiful smaller lakes in Rainbow…

Bogus Basin

Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives Winter Sports
Bogus Basin is a nonprofit Ski Area that is operated under a special use permit through the Mountain Home Ranger District.For site specific questions, contact the Mountain Home Ranger District.

Camp Creek Trailhead

Camp Creek Trailhead - is a signed site with visitor information, registration box and a loading/unloading ramp for ATVs. All trailheads have space for parking.

Castle Creek Campground

Site Closed
Castle Creek Campground is located on the west shore of Anderson Ranch Reservoir.  It is accessed from State Highway 20. This non-fee campground.Excellent fishing in the lake for bass and salmon.…

Last updated March 24th, 2025