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.

SnowSchool in Idaho, Snowplay Areas and America's Wild Snowscapes

Tuesday, April 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

@ The Idaho Outdoor Association Hall

Please join us for a presentation from:

Winter Wildlands Alliance's, National SnowSchool Director (Boise, Idaho), Kerry McClay

Kerry will present on the SnowSchool program's 25 year history and impact on thousands of youth and K-12 students in Idaho. Topics for discussion will include the impact of SnowSchool volunteers, how to start a new SnowSchool site, the role of snowplay areas and the future of America's wild snowscapes.

See you there!

Please sign up at our Events page.

Hump day Hike at Bender Creek

Wednesday, April 09, 2025, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

@ The Idaho Outdoor Association Hall

Join us for a hike at Bender Creek in the Danskin Mountains. Our route will follow well-maintained motorized trails of moderate difficulty. There is not a specific destination to aim for, just a pleasant foray into the Bender Creek drainage. We will only travel as far as the group wants to go.

Our journey will begin at the Idaho Outdoor Association Hall. We will meet at 4:30 pm, then caravan to the Bender Creek Trailhead, about a 35 minute drive. Just a heads up, the drive includes 7.5 miles of dirt-surface road.

If you are unable to meet us so early on a workday, one option is to simply catch up to us on the trail. Our route is an out-and-back and we will be moving slowly. Simply follow Trail #300 (the only trail to start on) for about a mile to Trail #510. Turn right onto Trail #510 and you will soon find us. More info can be found in "Boise Backcountry Adventures", outing #56, or go online and search for Bender Creek Trailhead.

See you there!

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.