Boulder Meadows
Closed for the season. Opens June 15 and operates through October 15, weather permitting. No fees or reservations required; first-come, first-served only.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 11:50AM PDT until July 22 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees Tuesday, and upper 90s to low 100s Wednesday. * WHERE...Portions of the Idaho Panhandle and Central and Eastern Washington. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day this week, though additional heat advisories may be needed on Thursday. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 12:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce Tribe
About
Boulder Meadows is a primitive horse camping area situated at 4,000 feet elevation in the Lower Kootenai River Region of Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The camp features 9 sites designed primarily for equestrians, with hitching rails provided for horses and pack animals. Facilities are minimal: vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water, picnic tables, or trash service. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all refuse. The camp serves as a hub for an extensive backcountry trail network. Boulder Meadows Trail #57 winds through the meadows for about a mile before joining Kelly Pass Trail #155, with both trails crossing Boulder Creek. From here, riders can access Timber Mountain Trail #51, Smythe Trail #515, and Iron Mountain Trail #180, reaching destinations like Divide Lake, Timber Mountain, Star Mountain, and Middle Mountain. Wildlife viewing opportunities are excellent, with moose, bears, elk, and deer frequenting the area. The trails offer stunning vistas of the meadows, Kootenai Valley, Selkirk Mountains, and views extending into Montana and Canada.
Directions
From the Bonners Ferry Ranger District Office, take Twenty Mile Road #408 to Boulder Creek Road #427. Two access routes are available; contact the ranger district for current road conditions.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 267-5561 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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