Outdoor Science and Learning
Nature viewing is a constant across the Boise National Forest! The scenery rarely disappoints as one travels from rivers to alpine lakes to mountain peaks and everything in between! The many beautiful forested areas are alive with stands of ponderosa pine, grand fir, Douglas-fir, Englemann spruce, lodgepole pine and subalpine fir. As for wildlife, the Forest provides habitat for close to 300 terrestrial species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as 28 species of fish. So bring your binoculars and hiking shoes and enjoy all that Nature has to offer on the Boise National Forest!
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Amanita Campground
Amanita Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west-central Idaho. It is near the town of Donnelly, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular…
Atlanta Guard Station - Rental Cabin
This site must be reserved through Recreation.gov. The Atlanta cabin is located in the old mining town of Atlanta, Idaho, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. It is part of a historic ranger station…
Badger Creek Campground
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…
Bald Mountain Campground
The Bald Mountain Campground is near Idaho City, Idaho. The campground has 4 campsites in a secluded, forested area.A trail from campground goes east to the Middle Fork of the Boise River. A second…
Barber Flat Rental Cabin
This site must be reserved through Recreation.gov. The Barber Flat cabin site was established for administrative use by the Forest Service in 1923, and was used prior to that by the Barber Lumber…
Bear Valley Campground
The Bear Valley Campground is located along Bear Valley Creek which is one of the major headwater streams for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.The campground is well shaded by a stand of lodgepole…
Beaver Creek Rental Cabin
This site must be reserved through Recreation.gov. The Beaver Creek cabin site was established for administrative use in 1912. The current dwelling was built in the 1930s by the Civilian…
Big Roaring River Lake Campground
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
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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
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…