A Quick Overview
The Boise National Forest is located north and east of
the city of Boise, Idaho.
Size: About 2,612,000 acres
Topography: Elevations range from 2,600
to 9,800 feet. The mountainous landscape developed through
uplifting, faulting, and stream cutting. Most of the land
lies within the Idaho Batholith, a large and highly erodable
geologic formation.
Major rivers: Boise and Payette Rivers;
South and Middle Fork drainages of the Salmon River.
Conifer forest covers most of the Boise National Forest. Tree
species include ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, Engelmann
spruce, lodgepole pine, grand fir, subalpine fir, western
larch and whitebark pine. Shrubs and grasses grow in the
non-forested areas. Wildflowers splash
color in both forests and shrub-land.
The Forest contains large expanses of summer range for
big game species like mule deer and Rocky Mountain elk.
Trout are native to most streams and lakes. Oceangoing salmon
and steelhead inhabit tributaries of the Salmon River.
News
September 12, 2008 - Termination Order for 0402-01-19 of Cayuse Creek Road (.pdf - 13 Kb)
August 26, 2008 - South Barker Fire, Idaho City Ranger District, Trail Closure - August 26, 2008 | Map (Trails) | Map (Area, Road, Trail and Campground)
Barker Fire Closure Order on the Sawtooth National Forest - August 27, 2008 | Map (.pdf - 952 Kb)
Explorer Program
From fishing in a cool mountain lake to camping under the stars, our mission is to help children and families re-connect with the great outdoors, while building the next generation of environmentally conscious citizens.
Visiting The Boise National Forest?
We would love to see you during your visit!
Find
Out! - Call ahead to Ranger
District offices to obtain the latest fire updates
for the area you wish to visit.
Plan! - We can help you plan your visit.
Be Safe! - Make sure you leave information
about where you are going with friends or family at home.
Enjoy! - Your visit to the Boise National
Forest has much to offer and enjoy.
Boise NF Lakes Slide Show
Enjoy the beauty of Boise NF lakes with this beautiful
slide show. All lakes shown in the slide show were photographed
on the Boise National Forest by Michael S. Kellett, Forest
Fisheries Biologist. Download
Zip File - 61 MB
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