Visitor Maps and Guides
Maps
The Interactive Forest Map Finder link below is the quickest access to find and purchase the Forest Visitor Maps. The Forest Visitor Maps of each National Forest and Grassland provide forest-wide information on attractions, facilities, services, and opportunities. Some maps are readily available to purchase at your Forest District offices. Please contact the local forest directly to check on availability.
Map Finder
The links found in the Forest Map Finder will take you to the following sites: district offices selling the maps locally, US Geological Survey for online sales, Avenza Map Store for electronic (GeoPDF) maps, and links to the free official Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) displaying roads, trails, and areas open to motor vehicle use in the National Forest.
Also learn more about Geospatial Data for the Intermountain Region forests.
The Boise National Forest Visitor Map can be purchased from the USGS website or at any of our office locations. The latest version is from 2018 and is printed on a plastic, waterproof material. Unfolded it is 36 inches tall and 48 inches wide.
Forest Visitor Maps are also available on mobile technology through the Avenza Map Store. These maps DO NOT show all existing Forest Service roads. For a map that shows the most up to date road and motorized trail information see the information on obtaining Motor Vehicle Use Maps.
The Avenza PDF Maps Application is free of charge and available for most Apple, Android and Windows Phone Operating System products. The application can be downloaded directly to mobile devices through iTunes or Play Store. Maps are geo-referenced, meaning when viewed on a mobile device and will a clear view of the sky, they will show your location on the map using GPS technology even if you are out of cell coverage.
A Motorized Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) is a legal document that shows which roads and trails are open to public motor vehicle use. If a road or trail does not appear on the map, it means that it is not open to public motor vehicular use.
The MVUM is a black and white map with no topographic features. It is best used with a Forest Visitor Map or other detailed map. The MVUM will be updated as needed to correct mapping errors or discrepancies and update travel decisions.
If you plan on camping, driving off-highway vehicles, hunting, or exploring the backcountry; please make sure you review the appropriate MVUM to know which routes are open to motor vehicle use. For more information, please visit MVUM Frequently Asked Questions and KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Boise National Forest Winter Travel Map - Comprising the seventh largest National Forest in the United States, Boise National Forest's 2.6 million acres provide a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the seasons. In winter, the Boise National Forest offers snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing for great winter outings. Many of the snow trails are regularly groomed. The Boise National Forest has various areas open for non-motorized recreation and motorized winter travel. Restrictions do exist, so please plan ahead and be familiar with the area before you go.
Through your mobile device go to the Avenza maps store for the winter travel maps. The printed version is available at Ranger District Offices and the Interagency Visitor Information Center.
Additional links of information:
Forest Service Digital Maps cover all lands administered by the Forest Service. There are available at a variety of scales. Maps are free as a digital download.