National Forests - Intermountain Region
Information on the National Forest Service Intermountain Region, one of the largest forest regions, with land in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, and California.
USDA Forest Service - Intermountain Region
Provides information and maps on forests and grasslands in Region 4, one of the largest regions in the Forest Service, encompassing nearly 34 million acres.
Provides information and maps on forests and grasslands in Region 4, one of the largest regions in the Forest Service, encompassing nearly 34 million acres.
Ashley National Forest
Located in northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming, this 1.3-million-acre forest ranges from high desert country at 6,000 feet to 13,528 feet above sea level at the summit of Kings Peak. Recreational activities include boating, fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Located in northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming, this 1.3-million-acre forest ranges from high desert country at 6,000 feet to 13,528 feet above sea level at the summit of Kings Peak. Recreational activities include boating, fishing, camping, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
Boise National Forest
Located north and east of the city of Boise, ID, the 2.6-million-acre forest includes pure or mixed stands of ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, Engelmann spruce, lodgepole pine and subalpine fir. It includes large areas of summer range for big game species, such as mule deer and Rocky Mountain elk.
Located north and east of the city of Boise, ID, the 2.6-million-acre forest includes pure or mixed stands of ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, Engelmann spruce, lodgepole pine and subalpine fir. It includes large areas of summer range for big game species, such as mule deer and Rocky Mountain elk.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
As part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, this 3.4-million-acre forest in western Wyoming is the second largest national forest outside Alaska. It includes more than 1.2 million acres of wilderness as well as the Gros Ventre, Teton, Salt River, Wind River, and Wyoming mountain ranges, from which spring the headwaters of the Green, Snake, and Yellowstone rivers
As part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, this 3.4-million-acre forest in western Wyoming is the second largest national forest outside Alaska. It includes more than 1.2 million acres of wilderness as well as the Gros Ventre, Teton, Salt River, Wind River, and Wyoming mountain ranges, from which spring the headwaters of the Green, Snake, and Yellowstone rivers
Caribou National Forest
Located in southeastern Idaho, with small portions in Utah and Wyoming, the one-million-acre forest includes remnants of the gold rush years. It also features the Minnetonka Cave and the 47,000-acre Curlew National Grassland.
Located in southeastern Idaho, with small portions in Utah and Wyoming, the one-million-acre forest includes remnants of the gold rush years. It also features the Minnetonka Cave and the 47,000-acre Curlew National Grassland.
Dixie National Forest
At 2 million acres, the largest national forest in Utah straddles the divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado River. Its canyons are made up of many-colored cliffs and steep-walled gorges, and the red sandstone formations of Red Canyon rival those of Bryce Canyon National Park.
At 2 million acres, the largest national forest in Utah straddles the divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado River. Its canyons are made up of many-colored cliffs and steep-walled gorges, and the red sandstone formations of Red Canyon rival those of Bryce Canyon National Park.
Fishlake National Forest
Located in central Utah, this 1.4-million-acre national forest features varied landscape, from red-rock plateaus in the southeast corner to timbered slopes in the high elevations. Fremont State Park, located within the forest's boundaries, preserves the remains of the largest known village site of the Fremont Native American culture, which thrived from 400 to 1150.
Located in central Utah, this 1.4-million-acre national forest features varied landscape, from red-rock plateaus in the southeast corner to timbered slopes in the high elevations. Fremont State Park, located within the forest's boundaries, preserves the remains of the largest known village site of the Fremont Native American culture, which thrived from 400 to 1150.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Located in Nevada and eastern California, the largest national forest unit outside of Alaska comprises nearly 6.5 million acres. With some areas more than 500 miles apart, it features great variations in climate, geology and topography, flora and fauna, scenery and recreation opportunities. This includes arid desert as well as numerous subalpine areas, 11,000 feet and above.
Located in Nevada and eastern California, the largest national forest unit outside of Alaska comprises nearly 6.5 million acres. With some areas more than 500 miles apart, it features great variations in climate, geology and topography, flora and fauna, scenery and recreation opportunities. This includes arid desert as well as numerous subalpine areas, 11,000 feet and above.
Payette National Forest
Spanning more than 2.3 million acres in west-central Idaho, forest is bordered by two of the deepest canyons in North America -- the Salmon River Canyon on the north and Hells Canyon of the Snake River on the west. To the east lies the 2.4 million-acre Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, the largest Congressionally designated wilderness in the lower 48 states.
Spanning more than 2.3 million acres in west-central Idaho, forest is bordered by two of the deepest canyons in North America -- the Salmon River Canyon on the north and Hells Canyon of the Snake River on the west. To the east lies the 2.4 million-acre Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, the largest Congressionally designated wilderness in the lower 48 states.
Manti-LaSal National Forest
The 1.3-million acre forest in central/southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado features part of the Wasatch Plateau; 12,000-foot peaks in the Moab region near Arches and Canyonlands national parks; and the 45,000-acre Dark Canyon Wilderness, the first major Colorado Plateau canyon to be added to the National Forest Wilderness System.
The 1.3-million acre forest in central/southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado features part of the Wasatch Plateau; 12,000-foot peaks in the Moab region near Arches and Canyonlands national parks; and the 45,000-acre Dark Canyon Wilderness, the first major Colorado Plateau canyon to be added to the National Forest Wilderness System.
Salmon-Challis National Forest
The combined 4.3-million-acre forest area in east-central Idaho includes the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, which cascades 100 miles through the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. The river provides a whitewater challenge to thousands of rafters and kayakers each summer.
The combined 4.3-million-acre forest area in east-central Idaho includes the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, which cascades 100 miles through the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. The river provides a whitewater challenge to thousands of rafters and kayakers each summer.
Sawtooth National Forest
The 2.1-million-acre forest in south-central Idaho and northern Utah offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including swimming, fishing, camping, backpacking, and horseback riding, as well as winter sports such as cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowmobiling on both groomed and ungroomed trails.
The 2.1-million-acre forest in south-central Idaho and northern Utah offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including swimming, fishing, camping, backpacking, and horseback riding, as well as winter sports such as cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowmobiling on both groomed and ungroomed trails.
Targhee National Forest
The 1.8-million acre forest in southeastern Idaho and western Wyoming is situated almost entirely within "the Greater Yellowstone Area" an area of 12 million acres and the largest remaining block of relatively undisturbed plant and animal habitat in the contiguous United States. Forest is home to a diverse number of wildlife and fish, including threatened and endangered species.
The 1.8-million acre forest in southeastern Idaho and western Wyoming is situated almost entirely within "the Greater Yellowstone Area" an area of 12 million acres and the largest remaining block of relatively undisturbed plant and animal habitat in the contiguous United States. Forest is home to a diverse number of wildlife and fish, including threatened and endangered species.
Uinta National Forest
With just under a million acres in central Utah, forest ranges from high western desert at Vernon to lofty mountain peaks such as Mount Nebo and Mount Timpanogos (both 11,700+ feet). The forest includes three wilderness areas and the National Park Service Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
With just under a million acres in central Utah, forest ranges from high western desert at Vernon to lofty mountain peaks such as Mount Nebo and Mount Timpanogos (both 11,700+ feet). The forest includes three wilderness areas and the National Park Service Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Located in northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming, the 2-million-acre forest includes portions of both the Uintas and Wasatch mountains. Home to some of the world's best ski areas, and due to its proximity to the population center along the west flank of the Wasatch Range, it is one of the most heavily used national forests in the country.
Located in northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming, the 2-million-acre forest includes portions of both the Uintas and Wasatch mountains. Home to some of the world's best ski areas, and due to its proximity to the population center along the west flank of the Wasatch Range, it is one of the most heavily used national forests in the country.