To Boise County, located in the West Central Mountains of Idaho, just one hour north of Idaho’s capital city, Boise. Summer is finally upon the area! Holiday celebrations, Festivals, the Farmers’ Market and outstanding recreational activities are coming in to the height of the year.
Come be energized by the summer sun, shop for locally crafted items. Celebrate our historical pioneer past. Take a wild ride on one of our high energy rapid-filled rivers or a lazy float of the calmer variety that winds through the valleys of the County.
Dine with us, recreate, or stay awhile at one of the many spectacular accomodations.
Only One Hour
From Boise
By travelling on three designated scenic byways, you can make a loop trip. From Boise, take Highway 55 to Lowman (be sure and stop in Garden Valley/Crouch). Then go west on Highway 21 through historic Idaho City. The loop is 120 miles.
4th of July in Boise County -- Always a Celebration!
Spectacular times throughout the county are not to be missed!
Food, parades, horses, fire trucks, duck races, fireworks -- memorable events for everyone.
Idaho City
-- Boise County Guide - July-August 2025 Issue
Idaho City
Just an hour drive from Boise, along scenic Highway 21, is the classic western town of Idaho City.
This town was once the largest mining settlement in the Pacific Northwest.
Today it serves as a recreational hub and a popular day trip for residents in the Boise metro area.
Idaho City is also surrounded by the Boise National Forest, so it is near some of southwest Idaho’s best outdoor recreational opportunities including ATV riding, hiking, fishing, camping and Nordic skiing!
Activities that draw visitors to this location include the public hot springs, car shows, local museums, and the annual Idaho City Days.
Idaho City
The Idaho City Ranger District of the Boise National Forest provides an incredibly variable range of country to explore and campgrounds to visit. There are several campgrounds recommended that are in close proximity to Idaho City and an easy drive from Boise.
Please see www.recreation.gov for information on other Idaho City area campgrounds such as Grayback Gulch and Edna Creek.
TEN MILE
Ten Mile is small campground, a quick 48 mile drive from Boise, Idaho, along State Highway 21. The campground is the one of three campgrounds (Bad Bear and Hayfork), a few miles past the Historic town of Idaho City. This area is known for its beautiful old forest of ponderosa pine. Wildflowers abound in the summer months. There are fishing opportunities in Mores Creek and some campsites are very near the creek. No reservations are necessary. This is a first come, first serve campground. 15 sites. $15 each.
BAD BEAR
This campground contains 5 sites that can accommodate up to 6 people each, and 1 site that can accommodate 12. Picnic tables, a BBQ grill, and fire ring with benches are provided. The site is in an open area with shade. Vault toilets and garbage service are provided. Parking spurs are paved. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. $15 each (6 person), $30 (12 person site).
HAYFORK
Hayfork is a GROUP ONLY Campground, located off Hwy 21, 12 miles northeast of Idaho City. The campground provides one large-group campsite for reservation. It can accommodate up to 50 people and is a great location for family reunions or small weddings. The site is equipped with multiple tables, a grill and a campfire circle with benches.Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Parking spurs are gravel. Due to the campground’s proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. $100 night.
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Idaho City - Real Estate
AUDETTE MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES L.P.
Stan & Floyd Audette, General Partners 208-331-7929
www.mtn-property.com floydaudette@gmail.com
PROPERTIES AVAILABLE AS OF JUNE 2025
10% of Purchase Price Down. Payments at 1% of purchase price/ month. 10% simple interest.
BOISE COUNTY
BOISE-HOLCOMB SUB: Clear Creek area. Covenants.
BH 2 Lot 20 1.16 AC $175K. Septic, Well, Power, Phone.
HIGH COUNTRY ESTATES: Robie Creek area. Hwy 21. No Covenants. Cell phone coverage.
Lot 2 5.74 AC $180K. Power. Lot 9 1.31 AC $225K. Septic, Well, Power, Phone.
CLEAR CREEK ESTATES: Clear Creek Area. Power, phone available. No covenants.
CCE 11 Blk 2 Lot 2 1.8 AC $125K. Power pole on property line.
WILDERNESS RIDGE SUB:Top of the mtn above Wilderness Ranch. Timbered. Several bldg sites. Covenants. Non WROA Road Dues. Cell coverage..
Lot 4 19.9 AC $200K.
ROBIE CREEK: Hwy 21. No Covenants. Cell coverage.
Lemon Lane Tax 115 1 AC $75K.
ADAMS COUNTY
MIDDLE FORK WEISER RIVER: Approx 3.5 mi east of Hwy 95 - Middle Fork Weiser Rd. 1/2 mi of timbered creek frontage. Many building sites w/ 360 views. Borders State & Federal lands. Cell phone coverage. Lot 4 291.56 AC $499 K Check Back for more properties to come.
Idaho City - Real Estate
The horseshoe-shaped bend in our majestic Payette River made possible the farming, ranching, lumber and railroads that supported the Boise Basin Gold Rush of 1862, and led to the development of Southwest Idaho. This unique little river town was originally inhabited by the Northern Shoshone and Northern Paiute Indians and was the lifeblood of the gold rush in 1862. As thousands of miners poured into the Boise Basin (east of Horseshoe Bend), the realities of the winter climate and the lack of food turned Horseshoe Bend into a winter oasis.
Lowman
HOT SPRINGS - LOWMAN
Kirkham Hot Springs, located near the Boise National Forest campground of the same name, features somewhat shallow rock pools (unimproved) with sand/rock bottoms next to the river. The multiple hot waterfalls are quite a sight! Both the pools and hot waterfalls can be seen from a large pullout off highway 21 on the west side of the campground.
BKirkham additionally serves as an interpretive site for geothermal activity. There is a trail that winds through the seeps and sources which continuously provide the hot springs pools with fresh mineral water. There are signs along the way that describe the hot springs and area history.
onneville Hot Springs, is a .25 mile hike and is accessible from the campground of the same name located just off highway 21 north of Lowman. Bonneville features user built rock pools with sand/silt bottoms and a private soak shack that houses a bathtub.
Lowman Mercantile
.19 ACRES
3 BED/2 BATH/1296 SQ FT
LARGE DECK FOR ENTERTAINING
24X30 INSULATED SHOP/GARAGE
18X22 CARPORT
$244,900 $459,000
12X12 OPEN STORAGE SHED CLOSE TO SOURDOUGH LODGE NEEDS WORK - LOTS OF POTENTIAL 44 Osprey Dr, Lowman
89' OF SOUTH FORK RIVER FRONTAGE 40 ACRES 1232 SQ FT
3 BED/1 BATH FENCED YARD VIEWS!!!! COMMUNITY WATER GREAT VACATION RENTAL POTENTIAL
Garden Valley - Area Attractions
Hot Springs Near Crouch -- Middle Fork of the Payette River
1 • Rocky Canyon
General description: Highly visible hot pools on the wrong side of the Middle Fork of the Payette River. Swimwear ESSENTIAL.
General location: 12.5 miles northeast of Crouch.
Finding the hot spring: From Hwy 55 at Banks, take the Banks Lowman Rd 8 miles east to Crouch. Follow Forest Rd 698 (Middle Fork Rd) 12.5 miles northeast. (1.5 miles past Hardscrabble Campground) and park in a pullout on your left. You’ll have to wade the wide river, which could be dangerous during high water.
THE HOT SPRING:
Near the mouth of Rocky Canyon, a spring emerges at 120 degrees F from the steep hillside and flows down to the river. Bathers have chiseled out a family-size soaking pool well up the bank. A PVC pipe in the dam provides a great shower for the slightly cooler pool immediately below. Much cooler yet is the shallow soaker at the river’s edge by mid summer.
2 • Fire Crew
General description: Roadside hot dips screened by woods on the Middle Fork Payette River. Keep trunks handy!
General location: 15 miles northeast of Crouch.
Finding the hot spring: 15 miles from the intersection of Forest Road 698 (Middle Fork Rd.) and Hwy 17. (2.5 miles past Rocky Canyon Hot Spring) to a junction at Trail Creek Campground. Take the left fork for .3 miles. Bear left on a rough spur ending at the river. A loop encircles an undeveloped camping area. The pools are out on a gravel bar to your right. The spring is on the river’s edge, but, on the near side. No river crossing necessary. Can get hot as the river drops -some adjusting may be necessary!
Garden Valley - Area Attractions
Springs Hot Springs where the water cascades down the hillside, with the guard station in the background.
4 & 5 • Moondipper - Pine Burl
Take your choice of trails from Boiling Springs upriver. Two separate springs flow down the banks of a creek just above the river into a pair of scenic soakers spaced 50 yards apart along the treestudded canyon. Both get swamped during high water, so fall is an ideal time go visit these spots. One trail, steep and slippery in spots, hugs the west side of the river all the way. This is the safer route during high water. The Middle Fork Trail is more direct, but you’ll have to ford several times in the 2-mile hike upstream. When you reach Dash Creek, the first side stream on the west side, you’ll find Moondipper 30 yards up the creek against a rocky bank. The large, sandy-bottomed pool can hold several happy soakers and offers a great view up the canyon. Pine Burl, a gem tucked out of sight a few bends up the creek, has a pool roughly 7 to 8 feet in diameter. The name, once inscribed on a small masonry dam at the downstream end, has eroded away, but the inspiration for it still sits up the hill on the north side. The spring perks up through the sandy bottom, and if the water gets too hot, you can shift the rocks at the other end to let creek water trickle in.
3 • Boiling Springs
23 miles from the intersection of Forest Road 698 (Middle Fork Rd.) and Hwy 17, to the road-end campground and trailhead. Stroll .3 miles north on the trail to find the springs flowing down a bank beside a couple of cabins. The cabins, formerly a Forest Service guard station, are now rented to the public for recreational use. Please ask permission before entering and try to avoid the cabin area as much as possible. Steaming water emerges at 188 degrees from many fissures in a cliff just beyond the cabins, and a broad cascade streams down the hillside. One spring flows through a shallow soaking pool or two at the base. The water cools as it runs through a ditch across a wide meadow. A few rock-lined pools at the river’s edge are usually filled on weekends with kids from the nearby campground.
Boiling
The pool at Pineburl Hot Spring.
Garden Valley - Area Attractions - Camping
There are many year-round recreation opportunities within the Garden Valley area of the Boise National Forest. Forest visitors will find over 70 campgrounds within the entire forest, and picnic areas providing a variety of recreation experiences. Several of the campgrounds provide access for the physically challenged.
Popular Camping Picnic Sites near Garden Valley have tables, grills and fire pits.
BOILING SPRINGS
Located north of Garden Valley along the Middle Fork of the Payette River, each unit has parking and can accommodate small to medium size RVs up to 22 feet. Artesian drinking water is available with one hydrant. One vault toilet.
HARDSCRABBLE
North of Garden Valley along the Middle Fork of the Payette River, this site has three units with paved parking which can accommodate small to medium size RVs up to 24 feet. No drinking water available.
TIE CREEK
Units in this campground, located nine miles north of Garden Valley, can accommodate small to medium size RVs up to 16 feet. Drinking water is supplied from a well with a hand pump. One vault toilet. A GREAT “put-in” spot for tubing and rafting the Middle Fork!
TRAIL CREEK
Located 17 miles north of Garden Valley on the Middle Fork of the Payette River, the campground can accommodate RVs up to 22 feet. Two vault toilets. No drinking water is available.
SILVER CREEK
This campground offers paved roads and paved parking spurs, drinking water and accessible vault toilets. Several single and double campsites are available, all of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a tent pad, picnic and utility tables and a campfire ring.
Garden Valley - Area Attractions - Camping
PINE FLATS
This campground is located six miles downriver from Lowman on the Banks-Lowman Road. Facilities include two double unit toilets, concrete grills, fire pits, pedestal grills and three hand water pumps. Garbage service is provided.
HOT SPRINGS
Located along the Banks-Lowman Road, next to the South Fork of the Payette River, the campground is named for the nearby hot springs and is covered by old growth ponderosa pine. Popular with boaters, the units have paved parking and can accommodate medium to large size RVs up to 35 feet. All units have tables, grills and fire pits. Group sites have large serving tables with large grills. All group units and units 6-8 are wheelchair accessible. Two vault type toilets and the drinking water system are wheelchair accessible with paved paths. Drinking water is available from a deep well pressurized water system with four hydrants.
This campground is part of the National Reservation System. There are 3 group units available. Units 1 & 2 have a capacity for 200-300 people and unit 3 has a capacity for 40 people. They can be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777.
The campground is shaded by a heavy stand of ponderosa pine and natural hot springs are located 1/2 mile down river. CAUTION: Some of the water is very hot and can burn. Nude bathing and soap are prohibited.
For those who want solitude, the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness has lots of it, as do other undeveloped areas throughout the Forest. In addition, portions of the Sawtooth Wilderness, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, a part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, are easily accessed from a number of Boise National Forest campgrounds and trailheads. These rugged areas are famous for their spectacular scenery, general or dispersed recreation, hunting, fishing, rafting, hiking or riding horseback.
Silver Creek Campground.
Garden Valley - Area Attractions
Garden Valley - Area Attractions
Thank you all for an incredible 25th Anniversary Season!! Now that props, sets, and costumes are tucked away for the winter, it’s time to announce next season’s line-up for another great summer of ‘Broadway Musicals Under the Stars!’
Challenging 18-hole mountain golf course surrounded by tall pines and spectacular views!
Geothermal swimming pool, open year-round.
Restaurant and lounge for your convenience. With no need to cook, every weekend can be a vacation!
Winter fun includes sledding, snowmobiling, swimming and cross country skiing.
Visitors Welcome! Try the food & check out additional info on Terrace Lakes memberships & cabin/home sites. Call - 208462-3250 in Garden Valley 208-377-2121 in Boise. Ask for Ilene Johnson. www.terracelakes.com
Garden Valley - Lodging
Under New Ownership! Totally Renovated. Formerly “The Wander Inn”
Located one hour North of Boise, The Three Bears Inn is a tranquil destination with mountain lodging and hospitality. We are in the heart of Garden Valley right in “downtown” Crouch. Our beautiful location is perfect for a multitude of activities whether you enjoy fishing, exploring the national forest, Golf, floating the river, whitewater rafting and for winter enthusiasts sledding and snowmobiling.
Safe T Stor .................................................... 462-8085
Sassy Bassy Painting, Shauna Bass 208-870-5306
Severance Sand & Gravel 462-3005
Sourdough Lodge & Restaurant 259-3326
Garden Valley - Services
Garden Valley - Services
Garden Valley - Services/Construction
Remodel Specialist
Interior
• Interior Renovations
• Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels
• Wood and Metal Stud Framing
• Doors and Windows
• Flooring- Carpet, Laminate, Wood, Vinyl, Tile
• Drywall. Texture, and painting
• Siding CMH is a full construction and restoration company capable of handling projects of all types and sizes. Let us help you through the process.
Exterior
• General Construction
• Concrete
• Waterproofing/Sealing
• Framing and Structural Repairs
• Doors and Windows
• Dry Rot Repairs
-- Boise County Guide - July-August 2025 Issue
-- Boise County Guide - July-August 2025 Issue
-- Boise County Guide - July-August 2025 Issue
-- Boise County Guide - July-August 2025 Issue
With a park-like setting, this home offers opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. With the National Forest as your backyard & direct access to the Middlefork of the Payette River you’ll have endless outdoor adventures. A perpetual easement provides easy access to the river through the neighboring riverfront property. The well-maintained manufactured home sits on a foundation that was brought up to code. It features a large snow roof, has an updated electrical system, a newer water heater, electric furnace & plumbing. Beautifully renovated with granite countertops, cabinets, flooring & fixtures. 32x40 four-bay garage, a 16x10 storage shed, a one-car garage & carport.
199 Scriver Woods Rd
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $535,000
MLS 98937776
Ready to move in! Wood sided home with 3 beds & 2.5 baths. Considering all offers. Motivated sellers!
123 Alder Dr
Lowman, ID
Price: $475,000
Enjoy peaceful sounds of nature at Ten Ax Ranch.
3 bed 2 bath log sided home. 2 car heated garage & additional outbuildings. Spacious deck, privacy.
1 Middlefork Circle
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $650,000
MLS 98921500
Updated, spacious home on 1 ac.3 bed, 3 bath. Bonus room. 35x40 detached garage/shop. Sellers ready to close.
5 Lucky Circle
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $210,000
MLS 98902048
Newly renovated 3 bed, 1 bath home w/ deck near Terrace Lakes and year round activities.
41 Valley View Heights
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $374,900
MLS 98914641
Cozy split 3 bed, 2 bath overlooking beautiful view of mountains. Pristine, turn-key home on foundation.
149 Scriver Woods
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $899,900
Stunning 4.76 acre property. 3600+ SF Elegant Country design home. Panoramic Views. Floor to Ceiling river rock wood-burning fireplace. So many amenities.
10 Bransons Drive
Lowman, ID
Price: $475,000
MLS 98942692
On 2 lots (.92 ac) perched above the S Fork of Payette. Multiple buildings, stunning views. Room for guests.
Land
5 Pyle Creek
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $739,000
MLS 98945594
Charming custom cedar sided home. Level, usable corner lot on 1.91 Ac. Guest apt, shop, community river access. Main level master.
122 Warm Springs Rd
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $535,000
MLS 98948326
Spacious tri-level w/ 6 bed & 4 bath. Walking distance to lodge at Terrace Lakes. Previously Bed & Breakfast.
32 Coyote Lane
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $1,375,000
MLS 98946617
End of the road on S. Fork of the Payette riverfront. Custom home w/ breathtaking 180 degree river views. Two masters.
36 Cooski Springs
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $650,000
MLS 98948626
Under construction 3 bed 2.5 bath 1700 SF. Main floor master. South Fork Landing Sub.
26 Doaka Ct
Idaho City, ID
Price: $540,000
MLS 98946348
2.57 Ac View Lot. Main floor master bed/bath. 2nd bed in loft. Great room, vaulted ceiling knotty pine.
TBD Mustang Way
Garden Valley, ID
Price: $200,000
MLS 98948160
Beautiful subdivision. .75 ac, community water power. One of choice lots left in Shilo Sub.
NORTH RIDGE SUB
This lot overlooks the 15th fairway and green and is located minutes away from the Terrace Lakes Lodge and its amenities, yet secluded enough to feel you have your own personal oasis. With year around access you will have approximately 600’ of golf course frontage, easy access to the course with your own cart path and a great view of the 15th hole. Lot is shovel ready with great rock work. Three building pads have been developed ready for the main house, the guest house & barndominium for all the toys. Utilities include 400 amp power, water and 2 septic systems installed.
SUMMIT SUB
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to own the last one of only 4 large lots in the new mountain top neighborhood of Somers Summit Subdivision. This lot is located minutes away from the Terrace Lakes Lodge and its amenities ( i.e. golf, natural hot springs pool, pickle courts and restaurant and lounge) yet secluded enough to feel you have your own personal mountain top paradise. With year around access you will have amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valley floor. Building pads have been developed and are ready for construction with underground power to the lot, installed septic system and a shared well maintained by the subdivision. Directions: Middle Fork, L on Warm Springs, stay R at fork, hard R on Star View, stay L on Star View, L on Rita Lane (Street not marked-look for Realtor sign), lot on right.
Charming and beautiful log home perfectly located on the 18th fairway (near the green) of Terrace Lakes Ranch Resort golf course. Relax in your own piece of paradise in this roomy home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Plenty of space for family and friends. Recently restained logs which means years of maintenance free exterior. The extra-large garage has enough room for 2 cars plus your other toys. When not using, the property has an excellent rental potential. All of this is just a stone’s throw to the amenities of Terrace Lakes.
Sunrise Dr. $359,000
LAKES SUB
Quaint, adorable, furnished townhouse with attached garage. This turnkey property has 2 acres of common area that borders a year-round creek and the golf course. Enjoy mountain living on either of the two decks (one upper deck and one lower deck) as well as all of the amenities Terrace Lakes has to offer. When not using, the property has an excellent rental potential with 1200 SF, 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath.
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Nestled along the Middle Fork of the Payette River, discover a charming 1930s ranch-style home & horse property. Start your day with serene riverside meditation amidst wildlife or unwind in the sunroom Relaxation options abound with an outdoor hot tub & indoor jet tubs Additional amenities include a separate apartment & barn/shop for recreational gear & equestrian facilities.
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