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Sawtooth National Forest
Plan Your Next AdventurePhoto Credit: Colton Bates
The Sawtooth National Forest is a very special place in the heart of Idaho. Managing and protecting this land is most challenging – not only because of the vastness of the land but because of the varied, and sometimes conflicting, interests and values that stakeholders hold near and dear. Managing and protecting this land for future generations means listening and working with other agencies, implementing laws passed by Congress, exercising our best professional judgment, and working with stakeholders.
We sincerely hope that you will always feel free to question what and how we are managing the land, and, more importantly, get involved in our processes as we plan and make decisions regarding the management of this National Forest. Being stewards of this land and serving our stakeholders are jobs we take great pride in doing.
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In the Spotlight
What's new in the Sawtooth National Forest? The latest news on the hottest topics are available here. Stay tuned, as these topics change.
Diversion Settlement Documents
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Visit the Forest
The Intermountain Region posts critical information via alerts, notifications, fire information for your safety.
"Know Before You Go!"
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About Us
Learn more about the Intermountain Region, Forest and Grassland Offices and Regional Leadership. Contact us with your questions!
Features
Electric Bicycles (e-bikes)
Currently, e-bikes are allowed on roads and trails with the Travel Management Rule (TMR) designations for "Roads Open to All Vehicles," "Trails Open to All Vehicles," "Trails Open to Vehicles 50" or Less in Width," and "Trails Open to Motorcycles Only." Riding opportunities for e-bikes can be viewed on our newly updated 2022 Motor Vehicle Use Map. Click on the heading above to learn more about using e-bikes on the Sawtooth National Forest.
Wilderness on the Sawtooth National Forest
Three areas on the Sawtooth National Forest are protected by the Wilderness Act.
The Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness and the Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness are managed as part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area under direction found in the Hemingway-Boulders & Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Management Plan.
The Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Salmon-Challis National Forest.