Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway
Visitor Services
| Service | Description | Service | Description |
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Fees None. |
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Camping Numerous campgrounds (Hot Springs, Pine Flats are just two) are located along the route. Several of these have natural hot springs... [more] |
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Special Considerations
This is a two-lane roadway with no passing lanes, but there are several turnouts for scenic viewing.
Restrictions
The paved roadway is maintained year round, but often has a snow floor during winter months.
Seasons
- Best Time to Drive
There are year-round opportunities for wildlife viewing with exceptional elk viewing in winter and spring. In summer months this stretch of river is world-renowned for rafting and kayaking.
- High Season
Summer.
Road Conditions
- To find up to date information about the road conditions along Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
- Idaho


