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Bicycles and mountain bikes are allowed on open forest roads, on many forest roads that are gated to prevent motor vehicle travel, and on more than 1,300 miles of summer trails on the Boise National Forest. E-Bikes are considered a motorized. Follow the ranger district Motor Vehicle Use Map for specifics. 

Many trails are open to multiple non-motorized uses; meaning the trails are shared by hikers, horse riders and mountain bikers. Mountain bikes and all bicycles must remain on authorized roads and trails; cross-country travel is not permitted.  Mountain bikes are a form of mechanical transport and are not allowed in the Wilderness. Information on allowed trail uses is available on trailhead signs or by contacting the nearest Ranger District office.

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Amanita Campground

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Water Activities Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Amanita Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west-central Idaho. It is near the town of Donnelly, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular…

Atlanta Guard Station - Rental Cabin

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Biking Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This site must be reserved through Recreation.gov. The Atlanta cabin is located in the old mining town of Atlanta, Idaho, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. It is part of a historic ranger station…

Bad Bear Campground

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Picnicking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Biking
This site contains both reservable and first-come, first-served camp sites. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov.The Bad Bear Campground is located 48 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a…

Bad Bear Picnic Area

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Picnicking Scenic Drives Biking
Overview:Bad Bear Picnic Area and Campground are located 48 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,100 feet. Wildlife and summer…

Bald Mountain Campground

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Biking Hiking Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives
The Bald Mountain Campground is near Idaho City, Idaho. The campground has 4 campsites in a secluded, forested area.A trail from campground goes east to the Middle Fork of the Boise River. A second…

Banner Ridge Trailhead

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Winter Sports Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Banner Ridge trailhead includes a restroom and visitor information. A Idaho State Park-N-Ski pass is required for parking from November 15 – April 30. For site specific questions, contact the…

Barber Flat Rental Cabin

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Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Biking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This site must be reserved through Recreation.gov. The Barber Flat cabin site was established for administrative use by the Forest Service in 1923, and was used prior to that by the Barber Lumber…

Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead

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Hiking Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead is a one-acre site with an information kiosk and a memorial trail marker in honor of fallen wildland firefighters.

Beaver Creek Rental Cabin

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Winter Sports Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Scenic Drives Biking
This site must be reserved through Recreation.gov. The Beaver Creek cabin site was established for administrative use in 1912. The current dwelling was built in the 1930s by the Civilian…

Big Roaring River Lake Campground

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Biking Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Set within the beautiful Trinity Recreation area, the Big Roaring River Lake Campground has 12 campsites in a dense lodgepole forest on the river.The Trailhead to the north follows the Upper Roaring…

Last updated April 1st, 2025