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.

Preparing For Your Backcountry Adventure

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

@ The Idaho Outdoor Association Hall

Join avid backpacker and Idaho Trails Association Crew Leader Alisa Rettschlag for an engaging presentation on how to prepare for your next backcountry adventure. Whether you’re planning a day hike, an overnight backpacking trip, or a weekend campout, you’ll leave feeling confident, capable, and excited to get outdoors.

Alisa will share practical tips on the Rule of 3's, the 10 Essentials, emergency preparedness, food planning and packing, and how to get physically ready for your outing. Perfect for adventurers of all experience levels looking to build skills and enjoy the outdoors safely!

This event is free and open to the general public. See you there!

Please sign up at our Events page.

High Bridge View Hike

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

@ Deer Creek Road Trailhead, Highway 21

Join us for an evening hike on the Deer Creek Road. Our objective will be to reach a picturesque bird's-eye view of the high bridge over Mores Creek. If there is extra motivation and interest, we will also try to find an old homestead site.

This hike will be of easy to moderate difficulty on a utility road surface. Mileage will be about two miles, maybe more if we want to explore further.

We will meet at the Deer Creek Road Trailhead alongside Highway 21 at 6:00 pm. This trailhead is a large pullout on the left side of the highway, just before the high bridge. Allow yourself at least a half hour to make the commute from Boise. If you arrive late, walk up the trail to catch up.

See you there!

Please sign up at our Events page.

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

Directions to the Hall

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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.