Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
Bogus Basin is the home to winter fun in Boise, Idaho. Located just 16.5mi north of downtown Boise the mountain area is able to offer riders and visitors 1800 ft of vertical which can be accessed by the 11 lifts which include high speed quads. Riders are spoilt for choice when it comes to the 82 marked trails with a good spread of difficulty which keeps every type of rider satisfied.
Bogus Basin is blessed with 200” - 250” inches of snow each season which is backed up by an advanced snow making system which keeps the best runs topped up when required. One thing that sets Bogus Basin apart from the rest of the crowd is the expansive night riding where 175 acres of terrain is lit up where riders can get 970ft of vertical on trails that are graded from beginner all the way up to advanced.
Looking for great accommodation options? look no further than the base village area where you can book a hotel, a motel or a private condominium to ensure the whole family can be together.
Bogus Basin Web Cam & Live Snow Cam
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Bogus Basin. We have collected all the best views from the Bogus Basin web cam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Bogus Basin web cam below.
Bogus Basin Web Cam | Summit
Located at the summit of the resort this Bogus Basin web cam gives sweeping views of the surrounding mountain peaks.
Elevation 7,070ft (2,154m)
Bogus Basin Resort Lift System
Bogus Basin Resort Stats
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Seasons
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The official opening and closing dates for , ID for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Bogus Basin
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is located 16.5 miles north of Boise, ID and operates with a special use permit on the Boise National Forest under the USDA.
2600 N Bogus Basin Road
Boise, Idaho 83702
Driving Directions
EASTBOUND I-84
Take the City Center Exit onto I-184. Take the River Street Exit. Turn left on 15th (heading North). Turn left on Hayes (heading West). Hayes takes a sharp right-hand corner where it becomes Harrison Boulevard (heading North). Go approximately 2 miles and Harrison Boulevard crosses Hill Road and becomes Bogus Basin road.
WESTBOUND I-84
Take the City Center/Franklin Exit. Keep in the left-hand lane to head into City Center on I-184. Take the River Street Exit. Turn left on 15th (heading North). Turn left on Hayes (heading West). Hayes takes a sharp right-hand corner where it becomes Harrison Boulevard (heading North). Go approximately 2 miles and Harrison Boulevard crosses over Hill Road and becomes Bogus Basin Road.
Look for the Bogus Basin sales office located at 2600 Bogus Basin road (Highlands Village) where you can purchase lift tickets, season passes, lease equipment and retail items.
Continue 16 miles up Bogus Basin Road (heading North) to the J.R. Simplot Lodge base area and parking lot. Rental & retail shops, ticket office, food & beverage, and ski school are all located at the J.R. Simplot Lodge area.
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Bogus Basin Snow News
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