Logging Resumes Near Bogus Basin, Prompting Temporary Road Closures

Weekday closures on Bogus Basin Road and nearby trails to last through June 19 for forest restoration project.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:27pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of gray, green, and blue, depicting the rugged terrain of the Boise Foothills shrouded in a heavy fog, conveying a sense of the overwhelming scale and power of the natural environment.The temporary closures around Bogus Basin will allow for critical forest restoration work to safeguard the natural beauty and ecological health of the Boise Foothills.Boise Today

The U.S. Forest Service has announced the resumption of the Deer Point Forest Stewardship Project, located about 1 mile south of Bogus Basin in Boise County, Idaho. To ensure public safety during the logging and forest restoration work, temporary weekday closures will be in place on Bogus Basin Road, Stack Rock Trailhead, Stack Rock Trail, Pat's Trail, and several National Forest System Roads starting April 13 and lasting through June 19.

Why it matters

The Deer Point project aims to reduce wildfire risk and address insect and disease concerns in the Boise Foothills, an important recreational area for locals and visitors. The temporary closures will allow the work to be carried out safely, but may impact access to popular hiking and outdoor activities in the region.

The details

The weekday closures on Bogus Basin Road will be in effect from mile marker 12 and up, with the road closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. In addition, the Stack Rock Trailhead, Stack Rock Trail (from the trailhead to the intersection with Eastside/Sweet Connie/Mr. Big), Pat's Trail, and National Forest System Roads 297A, 297C, and 275 will all be closed from 6 a.m. Monday through 6 p.m. Friday, with weekend access only.

  • The closures will begin on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • The closures will be in effect Monday through Friday until June 19, 2026.
  • The road and trails will remain open on weekends and Memorial Day.

The players

U.S. Forest Service

The federal agency responsible for managing and protecting national forests and grasslands, including the Boise Foothills area where the Deer Point Forest Stewardship Project is taking place.

Deer Point Forest Stewardship Project

A forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction project located about 1 mile south of Bogus Basin in Boise County, Idaho.

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What’s next

The U.S. Forest Service will continue the Deer Point Forest Stewardship Project through the summer, with the temporary closures on Bogus Basin Road and nearby trails remaining in effect until June 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The temporary closures around Bogus Basin are necessary to allow for important forest restoration work that will reduce wildfire risk and address insect and disease concerns in the Boise Foothills. While the closures may inconvenience some outdoor enthusiasts, the long-term benefits to the health and safety of the local ecosystem make this project a worthwhile investment.