Clearwater National Forest, National Forest in Idaho, United States.
The Clearwater National Forest encompasses 2,500 square miles of mountains, rivers, and lakes across north-central Idaho, forming a large protected natural area.
The United States government established Clearwater National Forest in 1908 from sections of Coeur d'Alene and Bitterroot National Forests to protect natural resources.
Lewis and Clark documented their journey through the Clearwater region in 1805, marking observations about the mountain landscape at Lolo Pass.
The North Fork Ranger Station and Visitor Center in Orofino provides maps, permits, and information about camping, hiking, and fishing activities.
Jerry Johnson Hot Springs and Weir Creek Hot Springs offer natural thermal waters accessible through trails from U.S. Highway 12.
Location: Idaho
Website: http://fs.usda.gov/nezperceclearwater
GPS coordinates: 46.55110,-115.16000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:39
Idaho's remote locations offer access to diverse landscapes ranging from alpine lakes nestled in mountain ranges to volcanic formations and high desert terrain. The state contains geological features formed over thousands of years, including lava tubes that preserve ice year-round, sand dunes rising hundreds of feet, and one of North America's deepest river canyons. Historic mining towns preserve architecture from the silver boom era, while natural hot springs dot the landscape alongside waterfalls that cascade through forested valleys. These destinations span from the granite spires of City of Rocks National Reserve, where climbers tackle routes on 600-foot rock formations, to Priest Lake in the northern forests, stretching 19 miles through conifer-covered wilderness. Visitors can explore the black lava fields of Craters of the Moon, spanning over 1,100 square miles, or descend into caves where ice formations persist despite surface temperatures. The Snake River carves through Hell's Canyon at depths reaching 7,900 feet, creating opportunities for rafting and fishing. Whether hiking to Sawtooth Lake at 8,800 feet elevation, observing stars from an observatory at Bruneau Dunes State Park, or walking through the Victorian streets of Wallace, these locations provide experiences across Idaho's varied terrain.
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St. Mary's Mission
81.7 km
Blodgett Canyon
72.9 km
Fort Fizzle
77.4 km
Weippe Prairie
62.7 km
Fort Owen State Park
81.5 km
Stanley Hot Springs
27.2 km
Dent Bridge
78.1 km
Brinks House
72.4 km
Alberton School
72.3 km
First Presbyterian Church
75.6 km
Natural Pier Bridge
71.6 km
Pierce Courthouse
49.3 km
Albert May House
82 km
Lochsa Historical Ranger Station
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Bass Mansion
82.1 km
Gardiner Peak Lookout
71.4 km
IOOF Hall
81.8 km
Emhoff House
81.9 km
Benjamin Young House
81.9 km
Brown's Creek CCC Camp Barracks
62.6 km
James F. Bridwell House
75.8 km
John and Ann Williams House
82 km
Wilson House
72.7 km
Chadwick House
72.4 km
Sue McBeth Cabin
75.5 km
St. Mary Peak Lookout
70.3 km
Lolo Trail
45.3 kmReviews
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