Boise National Forest

Idaho, a state in the United States, has a national forest called the Boise National Forest that spans 2,203,703 acres. It is one of the best day trips from Idaho. The Cascade, Emmett, Idaho City, Lowman, and Mountain Home ranger districts, which were formed on July 1st, 1908, from a portion of the Sawtooth National Forest, are among the five entities under U.S. Forest Service management.

Before early 19th-century European immigrants came, the woodland was inhabited by the Shoshone people. Before gold was found in 1862, many of the early residents were trappers and prospectors. Mining for tungsten, silver, antimony, and gold continued in the forest until the middle of the 20th century after the Boise Basin gold rush of the 1860s came to an end.

There are more than 70 campsites, whitewater and flatwater boats, cabin rentals, and 1,300 miles (2,100 km) of hiking, biking, horseback riding, and motorized off-road vehicle trails among the recreational amenities available. The Forest Service's goal is to preserve its resources for diverse uses and sustainable production, including wood, range, water, recreation, and wildlife.

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Location: Ada, Boise, Elmore, Gem, Valley, and Washington counties, Idaho, United States
Phone: 208-373-4100
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/boise