Welcome to the Boise National Forest - US Forest Service
The Boise National Forest’s vast landscape spans over 2.5 million acres of diverse forest and grassland. Located northeast of Idaho’s capital city of Boise, recreationists can explore the North Fork Payette River Canyon at 2,800 feet in elevation to the …
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Boise National Forest - About the Forest - US Forest Service
The Boise National Forest is approximately 2,612,000 acres. Elevations vary greatly, from 2,800 feet in the North Fork Payette River Canyon to nearly 10,000 feet atop Steel Mountain. This wide range of elevations across 2 million acres encompasses a great diversity of geologic features.
Boise National Forest - Wikipedia
Boise National Forest is a National Forest covering 2,203,703 acres (8,918.07 km 2) of the U.S. state of Idaho. Created on July 1, 1908, from part of Sawtooth National Forest, it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service as five units: the Cascade, Emmett, Idaho City, Lowman, and Mountain Home ranger districts.
10 Best hikes and trails in Boise National Forest | AllTrails
Want to find the best trails in Boise National Forest for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 133 great trails for hiking, birding, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers …
Boise National Forest - Encyclopedia Britannica
Boise National Forest, large area of evergreen coniferous forest in southwestern Idaho, U.S., located north and east of Boise. Established in 1908, it has an area of about 4,080 square miles (10,570 square km). Portions of both Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness and Sawtooth Wilderness Area.
Boise National Forest - forestry.com
Feb 13, 2024 · From the towering pines and shimmering lakes of the Boise Mountains to the rugged peaks and wildflower-filled meadows of the Owyhee Uplands, this diverse landscape offers endless opportunities for exploration. Hike, camp, fish, boat, or simply relax and take in the stunning scenery.
10 Best lake trails in Boise National Forest | AllTrails
Explore the most popular lake trails in Boise National Forest with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. The Blue Lake Trail features fantastic scenery …
Boise National Forest - Maps & Publications
The most popular visitor maps for the Ashley, Boise, Bridger-Teton, Caribou-Targhee, Dixie, Fishlake, Humboldt-Toiyabe, Manti-LaSal, Payette, Salmon-Challis, Sawtooth and Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests in the Intermountain Region.
Antelope (Boise National Forest, ID) - Recreation.gov
Boise National Forest Antelope Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 5031 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.