Minidoka Ranger District

The Minidoka Ranger District encompasses 604,168 acres of National Forest System lands. Wildflowers, wildlife and recreation opportunities abound on its five unique divisions: 

• The Cassia Division, 40 miles south of Twin Falls, contains over 450 miles of streams, including the main Rock Creek drainage, popular with many anglers.
• The Albion Division, located 20 miles southeast of Burley, is home to Cache Peak (10,339 ft.), which is the tallest peak in the Albion Mountain Range.
• The Sublett Division, located east of Idaho Interstate 84, offers fishing and camping near Sublett Reservoir.
• The Raft River Division, located northwest of Salt Lake City, Utah, offers an expansive view from its 9,600 ft. mountain peaks, where visitors can see the Great Salt Lake, Snake River Plain, the Sawtooth Mountain Range and into the state of Nevada.
• The Black Pine Division located east of the Albion Division and west of Idaho Interstate 84 near the Idaho/Utah border, is popular for gathering pine nuts, the gourmet snack of the pinyon pine tree which grows abundantly in the area. 

Six alpine lakes, three reservoirs, and numerous streams are included within the District boundaries. Forested areas and rangeland provide habitat for wildlife species including mule deer, moose, elk, wild turkey, bobcat, cougar, many small mammals, and a wide variety of birds. 

Recreation is undoubtedly the most popular pursuit on the Minidoka Ranger District. Summer activities include camping, picnicking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and all-terrain vehicle trail machine riding. The District manages 25 developed campgrounds and maintains over 341 miles of trails to meet needs for motorized and non-motorized use. Hunting and fishing are popular on the District. 

Winter brings opportunities for alpine and Nordic skiing at two ski resorts: Pomerelle Ski Resort and Magic Mountain Ski Resort. The district is also a popular destination for snow machine travel.