Description:
The Boise National Forest received its name from the French "bois," which means forest. In a sense, it is a forest twice blessed as it is twice named. Occupying 2,265,000 acres of land from north to east and southeast of Idaho's capital city, Boise, it is usually the first National Forest port of call for the majority of Idaho visitors.

Directions:
Taking State Highway 55 north of Boise will lead you into the heart of this national forest.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Autotouring
• Biking
• Boating
• Camping
• Educational
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic
• Horseback Riding
• Hunting
• Museums/Visitor-Center
• Off Highway Vehicles
• Pets
• Picnic
• Recreational Vehicles
• Restaurant/Snack-Bar
• Water Sports
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter Sports