The Salmon-Challis National Forest covers over 4.3 million acres in east-central Idaho. Included within the boundaries of the Forest is 1.3 million acres of the Frank Church-- River of No Return Wilderness Area, the largest contiguous wilderness area in the Continental United States. Rugged and remote, this country offers adventure, solitude and breathtaking scenery. Passed into law on August 7, 2015, is the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness Area covering approximately 116,898 acres which is administered by the Forest and the BLM Challis Field Office.  The Forest also contains Borah Peak, Idaho's tallest peak, the Wild & Scenic Salmon River and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The area is a highly desired destination for hunting, fishing, white-water rafting and many other popular recreational pursuits.  Please refer to the Visitor Guide for more information on the variety of opportunities on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

These lands are a gift. Congress began conserving these lands back in 1891 for all of us. More than 100 years later, this gift continues to inspire, restore, and provide. From offering nearly endless ways to play to providing water, clean air, and resources for millions, each of the 174 forests and grasslands highlights the best of America’s public lands heritage. The U.S. Forest Service and the National Forest Foundation work to steward these lands on your behalf. So pick a spot, choose an activity, and go. play. Visit http://www.itsallyours.us/ for more information.

Discover your National Forest~~Your National Forests are full of life with abundant animals, plants & water. Almost everything we do has an impact on nature & the environment. This is where the water you drink comes from. Take time to learn more about your National Forest.  Discover your National Forest.

Recent News

• VADER FIRE UPDATE 7/20/2019

  Release Date: Jul 20, 2019  

• STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION NOW BASED AT INDIANOLA

  Release Date: Jul 19, 2019  

• SHADY FIRE UPDATE (7/18/19)

  Release Date: Jul 18, 2019  

• FIRE UPDATE 7/15/19

  Release Date: Jul 16, 2019  

• SHADY FIRE UPDATE (7/14/19)

  Release Date: Jul 14, 2019  

• SHADY FIRE UPDATE (7/13/19)

  Release Date: Jul 13, 2019  

• SHADY FIRE UPDATE (7/12/19)

  Release Date: Jul 12, 2019  

• FIRE UPDATE 7/12/19

  Release Date: Jul 12, 2019  

• SHADY FIRE UPDATE (7/11/19)

  Release Date: Jul 11, 2019  

• ROAD AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED

  Release Date: Jul 9, 2019  

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Summary of Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Statement to Amend Sage-Grouse

The Intermountain and Rocky Mountain Regions of the Forests Service incorporated standards and guidelines for the conservation of greater sage-grouse into forest plans in 2015. As plans have been implemented, potential inefficiencies and difficulties were identified. Comments were requested on an initial Notice of Intent (NOI), and a supplemental NOI to revise the 2015 plans in 2017 and 2018.  Those comments were used to create a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to amend forest plans.  The public comment period for the DEIS ended on January 3, 2019. The comments received have been summarized into a Report.

View the latest news about the Forest Service’s Greater Sage-Grouse conservation efforts.

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