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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Ice Hole Campground
Site Open
The Ice Hole Campground offers 10 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…
Johnson Creek Guard Station - Rental Cabin
The Johnson Creek Guard Station cabin was built in 1922 and offers a charming mountain respite with modern conveniences. The cabin offers nearly everything needed for a pleasant and comfortable…
Kirkham Ridge Trailhead (Bull Trout)
The Kirkham Ridge Trailhead (Bull Trout) includes a registration box and loading/unloading ramp for animals.It serves Kirkham Ridge (#144), Warm Springs (#147) and Gates Creek (#016) trails.It is…
Little Trinity Lake Picnic Area
No motorboats are allowed on the lake.Near this Picnic Site, is the trailhead for the Little Roaring River trail, which heads north and is open to motorcycles.The campgrounds in the Trinity…
Ninemeyer Campground
Site Open
Due to a wildfire, there are no amenities at the campground. Currently there are no developed campfire rings therefore when Stage 1 fire restrictions area in effect, no fires are permitted.A stay at…
North Fork Elk Creek Trailhead
The North Fork Elk Creek Trailhead is a signed site that includes visitor information, registration box and hitching rack.All trailheads have space for parking.
Park Creek Campground and Group sites
The Park Creek Campground is located 4 miles from Lowman, Idaho, off the beaten path at the confluence of Park and Clear Creeks.Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and exploring local trails and…
Penny Springs Campground
Site Open
Penny Spring Campground is a treat for campers who enjoy the great outdoors in a remote area. Near enough to enjoy the Warm Lake area, but also a quiet spot out of the summer crouds, Penny Springs…
Pine Flats Campground
The Pine Flats Campground is located a few miles west of Lowman, Idaho, along the Banks-Lowman Highway at an elevation of 3,700 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork…
Power Plant Campground
The Power Plant Campground is near Atlanta, Idaho. A trailhead offers access to the Sawtooth Wilderness, heading northeast into a lake-filled basin. The historic mining town of Atlanta is just south…