Hagerman Fossil Beds NM contains the largest concentration of Hagerman Horse fossils in North America.
For thousands of years the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the Nimiipuu or Nez Perce people. Explore these places. Learn their stories. Treat them with care.
Arrowrock Reservoir is formed by Arrowrock Dam which is part of the Boise Project. The Reservoir is managed by the Boise National Forest, (Boise National Forest map).
Island Park Reservoir which is formed by Island Park Dam is a major feature of the Mindoka Project. Recreation on this 11 square mile (7, 000-acre) reservoir with 64 miles of shoreline is administered by the Targhee National Forest.
This 180-acre reservoir with 3 miles of shoreline are administered by the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District. Lake Waha is part of the Lewiston Orchards Project. Located in Northwest Idaho, facilities are limited.
Little Wood Reservoir which is formed by Little Wood Dam is a major facility of the Little Wood Project. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this 600-acre impoundment offers a 360-acre reservoir with 9 miles of shoreline.
Soldiers Meadow Reservoir is formed by Soldiers Meadow Dam which is part of the Resevoir A Dam which is part of the Lewiston Orchards Project.
Grassy Lake which is formed by Grassy Lake Dam is a major feature on the Mindoka Project. This 1, 477-acre reservoir is located near the Wyoming-Idaho border between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
Palisades Reservoir is formed by Palisades Dam, which is a major feature on the Palisades Project. Recreation on this 25 square mile (16, 100-acre) reservoir with 70 miles of limited access shoreline is administered by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
American Falls Reservoir is formed by American Falls Dam, which is a major facility on the Mindoka Project.
Anderson Ranch Reservoir is formed by Anderson Ranch Dam which is part of the Boise Project. Recreation on this 7.4 square mile (4, 730-acre) reservoir is managed by the Boise National Forest, (Boise National Forest map).
Black Canyon Reservoir is formed by Black Canyon Diversion Dam which is part of the Boise Project. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this 1, 100-acre reservoir offers 12 miles of shoreline.
Lake Cascade which is formed by Cascade Dam is part of the Boise Project. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this 44 square mile (28, 300-acre) lake offers 86 miles of shoreline.
Deadwood Reservoir is formed by Deadwood Dam which is part of the Boise Project. Recreation on this 4.5 square mile (3, 000-acre) reservoir with 21 miles of shoreline is managed by the Boise National Forest, (Boise National Forest map).
Located in South central Idaho within the Minidoka Wildlife Refuge. Lake Walcott is administered by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. Created byMinidoka Dam, which is part of theMindoka Project.
Mann Creek Reservoir is formed by Mann Creek Dam, which is part of the Mann Creek Project. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Snake River Area Office, this 650-acre impoundment offers a 280-acre reservoir with 5 miles of shoreline.
Ririe Reservoir is formed by Ririe Dam which is a major feature on the Ririe Project . Ririe Reservoir is administered by the Bonneville County Parks & Recreation Department. Access to this 1, 500-acre reservoir with 32 miles of shoreline is fair to good.
Warm Springs Dam and Reservoir (Vale Project) are on the Middle Fork of the Malheur River about 13 miles southwest of Juntura, Oregon. The 4, 600 surface acre reservoir lies against the tall, steep hills on the eastern side of a broad valley.
Thief Valley Dam and Reservoir are on the Powder River 16 miles north of Baker, Oregon. Most of the 909 acres of the Thief Valley Reservoir area are inundated, with 740 acres of water surface providing about 10 miles of shoreline.
Located approximately one mile southwest of Jackpot, NV., the Salmon Falls Creek area offers Class I and II floatableopportunities from mid-April to late June. There are level and dry areas along the river that provide opportunities for primitivecamping.
This birdwatcher's paradise comes alive in spring and fall when thousands of shorebirds and waterfowl, including cinnamon and green winged teal, mallards, shovelers, pintail, scaup, and Canadian geese, flock to the area's mudflats.
Steck Park is on Brownlee Reservoir of the Snake River that forms the border between Idaho and Oregon. Brownlee Reservoir offers excellent boating and fishing opportunities.
Some of Southern Idaho`s best fishing, boating and water skiing. The BLM has 9 semi-developed recreation sites here. This is also a popular ice fishing destination.
The Clearwater River has an international reputation as one of the best steelhead fisheries anywhere. The river and US 12 are part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
The sparkling waters of Lake Coeurd'Alene, considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, offer many different kinds of outdoor recreational activities year-round in a setting of exceptional scenic beauty.
This river features 112 miles of Class III-IV whitewater in the second-deepest canyon in the United States. About 53 miles of the river, from White Bird downstream to the confluence of the Snake and Salmon Rivers, are roadless and accessible only by boat.
Albeni Falls Dam sits on the Pend Oreille River. Behind the dam, the waters of the Pend Oreille stretch 65 miles through a glacially carved valley that separates three mountain ranges.
Dworshak Reservoir, found in central Idaho along the North Fork of the Clearwater River, is located in scenic forested and mountainous country. Popular activities include swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, water skiing, camping, hiking and lots more.
Lucky Peak Lake is located in the foothills of southwestern Idaho on the Boise River, 10 miles southeast of the city of Boise. When full, the lake behind the dam is 12 miles long with 42 miles of shoreline and about 4, 200 surface acres of public land.
Located in north-central Idaho, lies the Clearwater National Forest. The forest comprises 1.8 million acres that ranges in elevation from 1, 600 to nearly 9, 000 feet.
Located in central Idaho, lies the Sawtooth National Forest encompassing 2.1 million acres. The season of the year makes no difference as the Sawtooth is a "Forest For All Seasons".
Located in north central Idaho between Oregon and Montana, lies the Nez Perce National Forest. Of the Forest's 2.2 million-acres, nearly one half of the land is classified wilderness.
We have 70 campgrounds and picnic areas including some sites that are wheelchair accessible. Over 1, 300 miles of trails are maintained. Visitors can hike and ride horseback on Selected trails are open to bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs.
The Salmon-Challis National Forests are located in east-central Idaho with the impressive crests of the Bitterroot range forming the east boundary and the Idaho-Montana border.