Boise National Forest
Boise National Forest is a large protected forest area in Idaho covering mountains, valleys, and waterways with diverse terrain. The land contains hiking trails, alpine lakes, and backcountry regions where visitors can explore natural landscapes.
The forest was established in 1891 as one of America's early forest reserves. It was created during a period when the government sought to protect woodlands from unchecked logging.
You can drive to various entry points where trails of different difficulty levels begin. Weather can change quickly in the mountains, so bringing layers and checking conditions before heading out is wise.
The Boise River originates in this forest and flows for hundreds of miles toward the city. The waterway has carved the landscape over millennia and remains a natural guide when exploring the backcountry.
Location: Boise County
Operator: United States Forest Service
Address: Boise National Forest, Idaho 83637, USA
GPS coordinates: 44.09527,-115.67623
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09
This selection showcases the monuments, historical buildings, and natural spaces of Boise, Idaho's capital. Discover the Old Penitentiary from 1872, the Capitol with its sandstone dome, and parks like Kathryn Albertson with its wildlife viewing areas. The city also includes cultural institutions such as the Basque Museum, the 1927 Egyptian Art Deco Theater, and natural spaces like the 40 km trail along the Boise River.
Albertsons Stadium
68.9 km
Idaho State Capitol
67.8 km
Old Idaho State Penitentiary
67.3 km
Sawtooth National Recreation Area
49.6 km
Lake Cascade
65.4 km
Sawtooth Wilderness
50 km
The Egyptian Theatre
68.1 km
Julia Davis Park
68.8 km
Arrowrock Dam
59 km
Zions Bank Idaho Headquarters
68.1 km
Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
68.9 km
Ponderosa State Park
98.7 km
Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
99.7 km
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
67.4 km
Boise Art Museum
68.8 km
Deadwood Reservoir
22.3 km
Lucky Peak State Park
69.7 km
Ahavath Beth Israel
70.4 km
Lucky Peak Lake
70 km
Jack's Urban Meeting Place
68.5 km
Idaho Botanical Garden
67.4 km
Ann Morrison Park
69.2 km
Lake Cascade State Park
56.1 km
Old Idaho Penitentiary Site
67.3 km
Assay Office
68.1 km
Camel's Back Park
66.3 km
St. Alphonsus Hospital
67.6 km
U.S. Bank Building
68.2 kmReviews
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