Idaho Sports and Recreation

Idaho is 83,574 square miles of outdoor recreation heaven, yet we have a population of less than 1.4 million. We have a mighty big back yard and a wide variety of adventures to suit any taste.

Known for our whitewater rivers, Idaho has licensed and bonded professional outfitters to take you on the ride of your life on the famous Middle Fork of the Salmon River or a more serene float on the Upper Main Salmon. Enjoy a mellow afternoon ride through downtown on the Boise River or head north to the Payette River for a more exciting run. You can jet boat over the rapids through Hells Canyon from either Hells Canyon Dam on the southern end or Lewiston to the north.

Our rivers offer a wealth of fishing opportunities as well, with more than 10 world-class blue-ribbon trout streams including the Henrys Fork and Silver Creek. Lakes and reservoirs across the state provide a wide variety of both warm and cold-water species for anglers. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game can provide more details on fishing regulations and hot spots to cast your line.

If land adventures are more your style, consider one of our outstanding bike paths. The stunning Route of the Hiawatha near Wallace will take you on an easy downhill ride through tunnels and over trestle bridges high in the mountains on a former railroad bed. The nearby Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes is a new 72-mile bike path along the Coeur d’Alene River. More adventurous visitors can try the new mountain biking trails at Tamarack Resort near Donnelly or on the Wood River Trails near world-famous Sun Valley.

Outfitters can guide you on a special adventure on land as well, such as llama trekking, horse pack trips and hunting trips. Visit the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association site for information on all of the outfitted trips in Idaho.

Golf is always a treat in Idaho, especially if you follow our new Idaho Golf Trail, which partners nine of our best courses with lodging opportunities for an outstanding golf extravaganza.

Miscellaneous

ski resorts

Fishing / Hunting

Sports

Private Golf Courses

Broadmore Country Club, Inc.
103 Shannon Nampa
208.466.1114

Crane Creek Country Club
500 W. Curling Dr. Boise 
208.344.6529

Hillcrest Country Club
4610 Hillcrest Dr. Boise 
208.343.5425

Plantation Golf Club
6515 W. State Boise
208.853.4440

Spurwing Country Club
6800 N. Spurwing Way, Meridian
208.887.1800

Terrace Lakes Resort
Garden Valley 
208.462.3250

Public Golf Courses

Boise Ranch Golf Course,
6501 S. Cloverdale Rd. 
208.362.6501

Banbury
North Marypost Place, Eagle
208.939.3600

Centennial Golf Course,
Centennial Dr.,  Nampa
208.467.3011

Cherry Lane,
2070 Interlachen Way,  Meridian  
208.888.4080

Eagle Hills Golf Course,
605 N. Edgewood Dr. 
208.939.0402

Foxtail Golf Course,
990 W. Chinden Blvd. Meridian 
208.887.4653

Indian Lakes Golf Club,
4700 S. Umatilla Ave. 
208.362.5772

Purple Sage Municipal Golf Course
Middleton
208.459.2223

Quail Hollow Golf Club,
4520 N. 36th Boise
208.344.7807

Ridgecrest Golf Club,
3730 Ridgecrest Dr. Nampa 
208.468.9073

Shadow Valley Golf Course,
15711 Highway 55 Boise 
208.939.6699

Warm Springs,
2495 Warm Springs Ave. Boise
208.343.5661

Parks

Ann Morrison Park,
Americana Blvd.
Boise Julia Davis Park,
700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise

Kathryn Albertson Park,
1000 block of Americana Blvd. Boise

Municipal Park,
500 S. Walnut St. Boise

Veterans Memorial Park,
960 Veterans Way Boise

 
 
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