The Bonners Ferry Ranger District covers more than 400,000 acres in Boundary County. The Forest Service is responsible for managing the lands, providing fire protection, managing recreational opportunities and helping to support the local economy. The Forest Service operates fee-campgrounds at Robinson Lake, Meadow Creek and Copper Creek, as well as informal campgrounds at Smith Lake, Brush Lake and Boulder Meadows. The district maintains more than 300 miles of trails open to foot, stock, bicycle and some motorized traffic, including snowmobiling. There are many high country lakes, spectacular peaks, waterfalls and other beautiful places to visit. There are also more than 1,000 miles of roads available in the area.

The district has about 45 permanent employees and hires more than 50 temporary employees each summer, including youth and senior citizen crews from within the local community. Contracts and supply purchases also contribute several hundred thousand dollars to the economy each year, and 25 percent of all money made by the district is returned to the county to fund schools and roads. For more information, contact the Forest Service at 208-267-5561, or stop by the office on Highway 95 on the south edge of Bonners Ferry.