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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Deadwood Lookout Rental Cabin
Deadwood Lookout Rental Cabin is a historic former Forest Service fire lookout on Deadwood Mountain. The structure provides sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding forest, making this a unique…
Deer Creek Boat Ramp
The Deer Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir. There is a restroom and a small dirt parking area big enough for about 15 vehicles.For site specific questions, contact the…
Deer Flat Campground
The Deer Flat Campground is a primitive camp. Since there are no amenities there are no fees.It is located along the North Fork of Deer Creek which is a small tributary of Deer Creek. The campground…
Dog Creek Campground
This site contains both reservable and first-come, first-served camp sites. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov.Dog Creek Campground is located four miles north of the town of Pine, Idaho, in…
Eastside Campground (Group ONLY)
Site Closed
Eastside Campground is a group campground located on the shores of the scenic Sage Hen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 4,800 feet.Visitors enjoy boating, fishing…
Elk Creek Guard Station - Rental Cabins
The Elk Creek cabins are open from November through April, offering a rustic retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. Guests must be prepared to snowmobile, snowshoe or ski at least 15 miles from the…
Fir Creek Campground
The Fir Creek Campground is located along Forest Service Road 579 near the in beautiful but remote Bear Valley at an elevation of 6,400 feet.It is adjacent to the Frank Church - River of No Return…
Golden Gate Campground
The Golden Gate Campground offers 9 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late…
Graham Guard Station - Rental Cabin
This site must be reserved through Recreation.gov. Once the reservation is made, cabin quests will receive an email from Recreation.gov with the combination to the cabin. The Graham cabin, a former…
Grayback Campground and Group sites
This site contains both reservable and first-come, first-served camp sites. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov.The group site must be reserved through Recreation.gov. Grayback Campground is…