Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Stop by any Boise National Forest office along the way for an auto tape tour of the route. In Boise, there are year-round horse-drawn carriage rides, an excellent zoo, 12 golf courses and 55 parks,...[more]

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Expect to pay fees at the various attractions along the way.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Along Boise River is a 25-mile greenbelt, home to walkers, joggers, bikers, and rollerbladers, as well as ducks, geese, eagles,... [more]
Camping

Camping

Camping is available in the Boise National Forest.

Follow this link to ReserveUSA.com for campground reservations in Boise National Forest:

 Food

Food

Food services are offered in various towns along the byway, including Boise, Lowman, Idaho City, and Stanley.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gas stations are offered in several towns along the byway, including Stanley, Lowman, Boise, and Idaho City.

 Information

Information

Stanley offers visitor information for the surrounding areas and the byway.
Lodging

Lodging

Lodging is provided in Boise and Stanley.

 Retail

Retail

Boise and Stanley have abundant shopping opportunities.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

There is usually a snow-floor north of Lowman during winter. Severe avalanche conditions may exist in the Banner Summit area and closures can be frequent. Check conditions before traveling in winter.

Restrictions

The road is narrow, winding, and has some steep grades. It is a two-lane road with some passing lanes.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Year round. May be closed in winter.

High Season

Summer

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
Idaho