Idaho Outdoor Association

Welcome to the IOA!
Our Mission and Objectives are:

To promote and encourage stewardship of the wildlife, habitat, and recreational resources of the state of Idaho.
To encourage good sportsmanship, ethics, and responsibility in outdoor activities.
To conserve, protect, and help maintain both public and private property used for recreational purposes.
To promote and encourage healthy outdoor activities.

We believe that anyone who participates in outdoor recreation of any kind should be willing to help protect and improve the natural resources of the state of Idaho.

General meetings are held at our hall at 7:00 P.M., the second Tuesday of each month, October through May.

Our meetings are free, open to the public, and refreshments are encouraged.

Check out our events tab.

Proud Partner of:

Image of the number three principal: Dispose of Waste Properly. - LNT Trainer's Course 2018. Hosted by the IOA. Campout Weekend 2018, Idaho City, Idaho.

2017 Leave No Trace Training Food Prep

The Idaho Outdoor Association is a chartering organization for a Scouting Unit. As more information becomes available we will provide an interest page and schedule a parents meeting. This Scouting unit will focus on outdoor recreation, conservation and outdoor ethics in alignment with the IOA mission.

The Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT):

Idaho’s Thousand-mile Hike

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

@ The Idaho Outdoor Association Hall

Join us for a discussion on Idaho’s thousand-mile, long-distance hike, The Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT). Idaho Trails Association’s, ICT Coordinator, Clay Jacobson, will present on May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Idaho Outdoor Association Hall.

Clay hiked the ICT in 2015 and has since been working with Idaho Trails Association to help address the trail’s maintenance and management issues. In addition to helping many potential hikers with planning and information, he is now coordinating with ITA, the Forest Service, and Idaho State Parks and Rec. to connect with the hiking community and lead boots-on-the-ground trail-work projects.

Past and present hikers are encouraged to come and join the conversation as we explore the history and future of this unparalleled wilderness route. Whether you are preparing for your own journey, want to join ITA on an ICT trail project, or just an interested spectator, bring your comments and questions for a night of celebrating the ICT.

Please sign up at our Events page.

The Annual Idaho Outdoor Association Campout at Stanley

October 11-13, 2025

Join us for this year's annual Idaho Outdoor Association Campout at Stanley. The main attraction will be a group hike on the scenic Fish Hook Creek Trail, which features great views of the northern Sawtooth Mountains.

Our core group will be at the Triangle C Cabins in Stanley. This is where you can find us to connect with the group. Meet us on the grounds of the Triangle C on Saturday evening for refreshments. If you want to do the hike, meet us at the Triangle C Cabins on Sunday at noon, or at the Redfish Lake Trailhead at 12:20. Participants will need to provide their own food and lodging.

The Triangle C Cabins will book up quickly, so make reservations ASAP. Of course there is other lodging in Stanley and many nearby places to camp. If you have any other questions, email sandy@idahooutdoorassn.org.

Please sign up at our Events page.

Directions to the Hall

For snail mail, please use P.O. Box 15943, Boise, ID 83715, to contact us. Thank you!

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3401 S. Brazil St. , P.O. Box 15943, Boise, ID 83715

The Idaho Outdoor Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization.