Fort Boise
Fort Boise is either of two different locations in the Western United States, both in southwestern Idaho.
A landmark, 5 mi northwest of Parma
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–93°, and about 58 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Ontario is the nearest base
Ontario is 14 miles north, with 16 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 75–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Parma. Green months are the mild ones.
Fort Boise
Fort Boise is either of two different locations in the Western United States, both in southwestern Idaho. The first was a Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) trading post near the Snake River on what is now the Oregon border (in present-day Canyon County, Idaho), dating from the era when Idaho was included in the British fur company's Columbia District. After several rebuilds, the fort was ultimately abandoned in 1854, after it had become part of United States territory following settlement in 1846 of the northern boundary dispute.
The second was established by the US government in 1863 as a military post located fifty miles (80 km) to the east up the Boise River. It developed as Boise, which became the capital city of Idaho.
- Type
- Landmark
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- Hudson's Bay Company
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.6K a year
Where to stay near Fort Boise
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Ontario (16) and Caldwell (13).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Boise | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 14 mi north | 20 min | 16 11 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 11,957 | $236K | — |
| Caldwell | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 13 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 RV parks | 76,629 | $367K | C |
| Vale | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 RV parks | 2,055 | $173K | — |
| Nampa | 28 mi southeast | 40 min | 20 12 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 120,384 | $371K | C+ |
| Parma | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 2,203 | $274K | C+ |
| Wilder | 12 mi southeast | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,734 | $271K | — |
| Weiser | 30 mi north | 45 min | 7 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 RV parks | 6,249 | $223K | A− |
| Fruitland | 14 mi north | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 7,213 | $330K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Fort Boise
Other well-known places within 47 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
44 mi Stadium & arenaAlbertsons Stadium
46 mi MuseumOld Idaho State Penitentiary46 mi Ski areaBogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area117 runs · 1,792 ft vertical
44 mi Stadium & arenaExtraMile Arena
43 mi Stadium & arenaIdaho Central Arena
130 mi MuseumWarhawk Air Museum
44 mi GardenJulia Davis Park
43 mi MuseumBoise Art MuseumPhoto credits
Albertsons Stadium: Iamneven, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Idaho State Penitentiary: Peter Wollheim, CC BY 2.5 · ExtraMile Arena: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Idaho Central Arena: mark6mauno, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Warhawk Air Museum: Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Julia Davis Park: Karakorum9, Public domain · Boise Art Museum: CamEQ, Facade of Art Museum designed by Trout Architects and Mark Mack in 1988, Public domain
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Visiting Fort Boise
What town is Fort Boise near?
Parma, ID, about 5 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Fort Boise?
May, June and September, with highs of 75–83°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Boise?
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI), about 44 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fort Boise?
Ontario (14 mi, 16 places to stay), Caldwell (22 mi, 13 places to stay) and Vale (16 mi, 5 places to stay).
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