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Box Creek Wilderness Study Area

Mccall, Idaho · Valley County

In Idaho, BLM manages over 440 acres of public lands in the Box Creek Wilderness Study Area. This area includes rolling to extremely steep terrain supporting mixed conifer forest of Douglas-fir, subalpine fir, Englemann spruce, lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and aspen. Box Creek flows through the south. The nearby area…

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About Box Creek Wilderness Study Area

In Idaho, BLM manages over 440 acres of public lands in the Box Creek Wilderness Study Area. This area includes rolling to extremely steep terrain supporting mixed conifer forest of Douglas-fir, subalpine fir, Englemann spruce, lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine and aspen. Box Creek flows through the south. The nearby area provides outstanding opportunities for primitive hiking, hunting, fishing, photography and wildlife viewing.

Plan Your Visit to Box Creek Wilderness Study Area

Heading to Box Creek Wilderness Study Area? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Box Creek Wilderness Study Area?

No central reservation system listed for Box Creek Wilderness Study Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/14936) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Box Creek Wilderness Study Area?

Located in Valley County, approximately ten miles northeast of McCall, Idaho.

How do I contact Box Creek Wilderness Study Area?

You can reach the park at phone: 208-384-3300 or email: BLM_ID_FourRiversOffice@blm.gov .