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Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”

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Yellowbelly Lake

This is an alpine lake.

Perkins Lake

Access to Perkins Lake is from Alturas Lake Road. Motorized boats and personal water craft are not allowed on Perkins Lake. 

Williams Creek Trailhead

Williams Creek Trailhead

Fisher Creek Trailhead

Fisher Creek Trailhead

Fourth of July Creek Trailhead

Fourth of July Creek Trailhead

Champion Creek Trailhead

Champion Creek Trailhead

Hell Roaring Creek Trailhead

Hell Roaring Creek Trailhead

Tin Cup Hiker Trailhead

This trail leads to the popular Alice Toxaway Loop. You will encounter Alice lake, Toxaway lake, Twin lakes, and Farley lake along this loop. You will get to experience several mountain peaks including McDonald's peak, El Capitan, Parks peak, Snowside peak and Imogene peak. There are several day hikes that you can take that lead off the Alice Toxaway Loop to experience other alpine lakes and peaks in the area.…

Cabin Creek Trailhead

Hike from TH to Cabin Creek lakes.

Alturas Lake Creek Trailhead

Alturas Lake Creek Trailhead

Champion Creek Cutoff Trailhead

Champion Creek Cutoff Trailhead

Three Cabins Creek Trailhead

Three Cabins Creek Trailhead

Grand Prize Trailhead

Grand Prize Trailhead

Twin Creek Trailhead

Twin Creek Trailhead

Titus Creek Trailhead

Titus Creek Trailhead

Gladiator Trailhead

This is the beginning of a great trail that allows you to explore two old cabins.

Prairie Creek Trailhead

Prairie Creek Trailhead

Sawtooth Wilderness

The spectacular beauty and solitude of the 217,000 acre Sawtooth Wilderness is experienced by people from all parts of the country. It is considered the "crown jewel" of the Gem State. First protected in 1937 as a "Primitive Area," the rugged Sawtooth Wilderness was officially created by Congress in 1972. The Sawtooth Wilderness is exceptional in scenic beauty and is characterized by high granite peaks and…

Fairfield Ranger District

The Fairfield Ranger District, established in 1906 with consolidation of the Shake Creek and Fairfield Ranger Districts in 1972, encompasses 420,720 acres of Forest system administered lands and contains over 680 miles of streams and more than 20 high mountain lakes. There are many mountains on the District over 9,000 ft. in elevation, with four peaks--Baker Peak, Big Peak, Two Point Mountain, and Smoky…

Fairfield Ranger Station

The Fairfield Ranger Station is located at 102 1st Street East in Fairfield, ID.  The Station is the Administration Site for the Fairfield Ranger District, including Soldier Mountain Ski Area and 12 developed campgrounds.

Bowns Campground

Bowns Campground, located 25 miles east of Featherville and 18 miles north of Fairfield, is a developed campground composed of 10 units along Big Smoky Creek. Two of the camp sites are double family units.  Camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking are popular activities. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water (seasonally) and restrooms. Miller Creek …

Pioneer Campground

Pioneer Campground, which is situated next to Soldier Mountain Ski Area, is a developed campground composed of 5 units on Soldier Creek. The campground can be reserved in its entirety for groups of up to 50 people. The amphitheater and adjacent picnic area can be used for group events. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and a restroom. The South Fork and North Fork of Soldier…

Willow Creek Campground

Willow Creek Campground is a small site composed of 6 camping units. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and a restroom. Campground was renovated in 2021 and has a new vault toilet, new site furniture and a new layout. 

Willow Creek Transfer Camp

Willow Creek Transfer Camp is composed of 4 large camping units. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, a restroom, corrals, mangers and barrier free stock loading ramps. Campsites and restroom were renovated in 2021-2022. ADA loading ramp and horse facilities are currently under renovation.  The Willow Creek Trail No. 019 (single track trail) is located on the north end of the campground…

 

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