Category: Outdoor Recreation

Scout Mountain near Pocatello provides nature trails and campsites for snowmobiling, ATVs, hiking, biking and horseback riding. View our ArcGis interactive map. Scout Mountain Campground is located just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. It is a great place for birding and wildlife viewing.

Oneida Narrows is a beautiful reservoir for fishing, boating and family fun fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Float the Bear River on float tubes or rafts.  There are two public lands campgrounds in the area: Maple Grove Campground and Redpoint Campground. They require an overnight camping fee….

Trail Canyon near Soda Springs has more than 250 square miles of trails on forest service land through scenic forested mountains and onto powdery valley floors.

Feel the thrill at Lava’s newest zipline adventure, riding through the scenic canyon on steel cables.

This Cross Country ski trail follows the snowbound Bailey Creek Rd onto Forest Service lands. The first part of the trip is suitable for beginners with intermediate difficulty thereafter.

Summer Trails: Explore over a thousand miles of recreational trails and greenway paths in the Pocatello area.  There is an exhilarating trail for every hiker, biker, ATV rider and horse rider in Bannock County! Winter Trails: The Bannock County grooming program maintains 250 miles of snowmobile trails including the Inman/Pebble/Toponce…

This forested area offers public-lands-campground, recreation and wildlife viewing in the great outdoors of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Trails in the City Creek Management Area cover all possible ability levels. Bikers ride from march to November. Runners and hikers hit the trails year round. Beginners can cruise rim trail, bench and bail for a warm up to the terrain. 52 miles of single track and 3 motorized routes across…

Enjoy an day of Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, & Fat Bike Trail riding. This fun winter activity that will get you out in the fresh air on a well marked, groomed beginners or intermediate trail, south of Lava Hot Springs. A warming hut is available at the mid-way point to…

Daniels Reservoir, 375-acres on the Little Malad River, is about 15 miles northwest of Malad City on West Daniels Road (also known to locals as Little Malad River Road). The fishery is for rainbow and cutthroat trout.

Beautiful Bear Lake Valley has a network of over 350 miles of groomed trails and has extensive additional mileage in marked, ungroomed trails. Changes in elevation offer terrains varying from mountainous to open meadow. Montpelier, Bloomington, Fish Haven and St. Charles have great trails. The St. Charles-Fish Haven Loop is…

Cub River snowmobile trails sport over 350 miles of groomed trails to get you into the greatest high country snow this side of winter. Thousands of acres of great snowmobiling include Cub River Canyon, Paris Meadows, Midnight Mountain, Green Basin. Summer offers hiking, biking and ATV trails. View our ArcGIS…

Pocatello area trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. View our ArcGis interactive map. Download our Pocatello – Mink Creek Snowmobile and Nordic Skiing Map. More maps on Visit Pocatello Trails page.

Georgetown area trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake and Montpelier Idaho. View our ArcGIS interactive map. Download a printable trail map.

Highline is a 55-mile trail mostly at 9000 feet elevation between Preston and Soda Springs. It is suitable for both hikers and bikers as well as Cross Country skiing or snowshoeing in the winter. Contact the Montpelier Ranger District for maps and information. See Southeast Idaho's interactive map.   North…

This small remote lake is located at the top of the mountain in a spectacular setting. Enjoy beautiful scenery of wildflowers, huge cliffs and 2 lakes. Bloomington Lake is a high elevation glacial lake with great trout fishing! The last one-quarter mile is limited to foot travel only.  Trailhead opens…

Montpelier Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and dirt biking, mountain biking and horse riding near Bear Lake Idaho. View our ArcGIS interactive map.

Snowmobile trails near Lava Hot Springs often feature spectacular views of Mt. Bonneville and the Portneuf River area near the town. Warm up in Lava's hot pools after a day of fun! View our ArcGis interactive map. Download Free Snowmobile Maps.

Downata has a naturally heated Swimming Pool (also open in the winter), four Water Slides, Water Playground and steamy Hot Pools. Stay in their RV Park, Yurts, Tepees, Cabins, Vacation Rentals and Covered Wagons! BIRDING: The marsh that surrounds Downata is a great place to go Bird Watching! The Marsh…

Pebble Creek is a ski resort that attracts skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. It is located 20 minutes south of Pocatello and 30 minutes north of Lava Hot Springs. Pebble Creek boasts 2200 vertical feet, 1100 skiable acres, 54 runs, short lift lines and terrain for all levels from…

Summer and Winter trail head above Fish Haven near Bear Lake for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking and mountain biking. View our ArcGis interactive map. Montpelier Ranger District 322 North 4th Street Montpelier, Idaho 83254 (208) 847-0375

This popular recreation area near Pocatello offers a variety of motorized, mechanized, and non-motorized trail opportunities managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Chinese Peak/Blackrock Trail system has approximately 40 miles of designated routes. The trail system provides opportunities for off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking….

Downey area trailhead for snowmobiling and ATV riding. Plowed parking area. Access from Downey or Back Red Rock Road. Get directions. Please use this official trail head which replaced the Swan Lake access which is closed and no longer maintained. SNOWMOBILING: View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s FREE Interactive Southeast Idaho…

Montpelier Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and dirt biking, mountain biking and horse riding. See an interactive printable map.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking.

6800 foot elevation. Dispersed sites, without tables or grates, are on Diamond Creek. A multi-use hiking, biking, ATV riding, horse riding trailhead is 3 miles east of the campground and goes north along the ridge of the Webster Range.

The Ross Park Aquatic Complex (RPAC) is more than just a swimming pool! It has a 25 yard swimming pool, a zero depth kids pool, lazy river, activity pool with huge water play elements and water slide.

Trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Malad Idaho.

Massacre Rocks State Park is one of the Historical Areas operated by the State of Idaho to remind visitors of the march of history through the state.  Ten miles west of American Falls on I-86, take exit 28 and follow the signs.  The park has stories to tell which date…

9 holes and driving range with RV Park. Located in the secluded, beautiful Gem Valley of Southeast Idaho. The course was carved out of natural lava flows and is surrounded by thousands of acres of farm land.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking near Soda Springs Idaho. See our interactive ArcGIS map.  Download and print a map. Soda Springs Trail info on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Website Trail Canyon Nordic Trail View our interactive ArcGIS Ski Trail Map. US Forest Service XC…

The Portneuf Greenway features miles of paved beautiful walking and biking trails. They run along the Portneuf River, inside Ross Park and on the ISU campus. Most of our trails are ADA accessible. View our ArcGis interactive trail map. Birding: View Blackchinned Hummingbird, Swainson’s and Redtailed Hawk, Wilson’s Snipe, Sandhill…

This Forest Service developed site near Pocatello includes trails and an amphitheater. Over 100 bird species have been documented in the area. Commonly seen mammals include the least chipmunk, red squirrel, white-tailed jackrabbit and raccoons.

Mill Farm Road trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake Idaho. View our ArcGis interactive map. Download a PDF of our Northern Bear Lake – Preston Snowmobile Map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with grooming information! 

The East Mink Creek Cross Country Center has extremely high quality trails that had a major renovation in 2012. The core trails were widened and smoothed with a road grader.  it hosts approximately 20k of groomed skate and classic ski trails, as well as separate snowshoe trails and a sledding…

Pebble Creek Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking, horse riding and hiking north of Lava Hot Springs Idaho. View our ArcGIS Map of the Pebble Creek Trail Montpelier Ranger District322 North 4th StreetMontpelier, Idaho 83254(208) 847-0375

Green Canyon Trail Head for snowmobiling, ATV, horse riding, hiking and mountain biking.  View an ArcGIS interactive map. Download and print our map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming information! 

Paris Canyon Trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. View our ArcGIS interactive printable map. Type 'Paris Canyon' into the search box.

Weston Canyon Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. Connects to trails leading to Malad. See our ArcGIS interactive printable map.

Crow Creek trail head near Montpelier Idaho offers snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See our interactive ArcGis map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with grooming information! 

The hills and mountains around Pocatello Idaho are covered with mountain bike trails. Terrain ranges from mild jeep roads to technical single tracks for abilities of all levels. Trails include Trail Creek & Howard Mountain Area, City Creek, Kinport Mountain, and Cusick Creek, Slate Mountain, Valve House, Corral Creek, Porcelain…

This sparkling turquoise lake spanning the Idaho-Utah border offers swimming, boating, water skiing, sailing and fishing.

Arthur Kelly Park is the largest park in Soda Springs. It hosts the annual mud bog race and the 4th of July Fireworks display. The park has a pavilion with picnic tables, an 18 hole disc Golf Course, softball fields, tennis courts, two youth fishing ponds, playground and several kilometres…

The Caribou National Forest was created in 1907 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Recently the administration was merged with the Targhee National Forest. Combined, the two forests now cover more than 2.8 million acres and thousands of miles of trails in southeastern and eastern Idaho, with small portions in Utah and…

The Olympic Swimming Complex is the only facility of it's kind in the Intermountain West. Two heated swimming pools cover nearly one-third acre of swimming space. The free-form Olympic size pool has 50 meter racing lanes and a dizzying 10 meter diving tower overlooking 17 feet of clear, warm water….

Eight Mile Trail Head for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with GROOMING information! 

North Canyon trail head near Montpelier Idaho is great for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map. Type 'North Canyon' into the search box.

Find easy access to one of four trailheads on the Caribou Loop in southeastern Idaho or western Wyoming. Explore 200 scenic miles of trail on the Caribou Loop Trail and terrain for all types of riders.. View the Caribou Loop Trail ArcGIS interactive map.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking.

Grace Idaho Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map.

Bear Lake Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. View our ArcGIS interactive map. Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bloomington Canyon information

Trailhead near Preston Idaho for snowmobiling, ATV riding, horse riding, dirt biking and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map.

Snowmobile trails course across hundreds of miles of wide open space as they lead travelers through this snowy valley or onto groomed trails along mountain ridges and rolling hills. This winter area, located on the Idaho-Utah border is easily accessible from Interstate 15 with services available in Malad. Summer offers…

Trailhead for snowmobiling, Cross Country skiing, ATV riding and mountain biking.

Several Cross Country trails are available near Pocatello for cross-country skiing enthusiasts.

Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding and mountain biking between Lava Hot Springs and Pocatello. View our ArcGis interactive map. Download and print a map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with grooming information!