Winter Sports

In winter, the Boise National Forest offers snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing for great winter outings. Many of the snow trails are regularly groomed.

The Idaho City Ranger District for example, is great area for winter activity and only about a 2-hour drive from Boise.  There is cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and snowmobiling. 

In the winter non-motorized trails are maintained and groomed by Idaho Parks and Recreation, while the Boise County Grooming 8A Idaho City program grooms the snowmobile trails. Grooming starts when there is at least 24” base of snow and grooming stops mid-March. Idaho Parks and Recreation Facebook page is updated regularly for trail conditions. There are snowshoe specific trails throughout the system.  No dogs are allowed on trails at this time.

Idaho Parks and Recreation - All information for Boise National Forest is located in Southern Idaho area. Areas are Banner Ridge Park N’ Ski, Gold Fork Park N’ Ski, Whoop-Um-Up Park N’ Ski. You must have a Park N’ Ski pass or Permit, if you do not have one you can be issued a citation and be fined. Maps can be downloaded at this site.

Enjoy your National Forests in every season!

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Banner Ridge Trailhead

The Banner Ridge trailhead includes a restroom and visitor information. A Idaho State Park-N-Ski pass is required for parking from November 15 – April 30. For site specific questions, contact the…

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…

Bogus Basin

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.

Bull Trout Lake Campground & Group sites

The Bull Trout Campground lies adjacent to the 100-acre Bull Trout Lake and 6-acre Martin Lake which offer great fishing from shore or non-motorized boat. The campground offers group sites for that…

Edna Creek Campground

This site contains both reservable and first-come, first-served camp sites. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov.The Edna Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic…

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…

Gold Fork Trailhead

The Gold Fork Trailhead includes a restroom and information kiosk. Idaho State Park-N-Ski passes are required from November 15 - April 30. For site specific questions, contact the Idaho City Ranger…

Mores Creek Summit Trailhead

The Mores Creek Summit Trailhead includes a restroom parking in winter for motorized and non-motorized winter recreation. In the summer FS road 316 leads to the Sunset Mountain Lookout, the east…

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…