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Welcome to the Boise National Forest 

 A Quick Overview

 The Boise National Forest is approximately 2,612,000 acres located north and east of the city of Boise, Idaho.

Organizational Overview

The Boise National Forest has 6 offices: the Forest Supervisor's Office in Boise, and Ranger District offices in Mountain Home, Idaho City, Cascade, Lowman and Emmett, Idaho. Additionally, there are Guard Stations located in Garden Valley and High Valley.  full article »

Features

Wildlife Conservation Strategy

Wildlife Consv. Lazuli Bunting

The Boise, Payette and Sawtooth National Forests are developing a Wildlife Conservation Strategy (WCS) in accordance with their respective Forest Plans. The WCS will prioritize for the next 10-15 years the types of activities that should be undertaken to help maintain or restore habitat for wildlife species in greatest need of conservation. The WCS will also identify where these actions are most needed.

Spotlights

Boise Hotshots - Retardant Drop

Fire Management & Aviation

What's burning. Fire and Aviation is a very important subject in our forest. Click to learn more about this subject.

Seasons of Change Slide Shows - Trinity Lake

Seasons of Beautiful Changes

Enjoy these slide shows featuring the Boise National Forest in the seasons of beautiful change.