Idaho State Arboretum
The Idaho State Arboretum is an arboretum located adjacent to the campus of the Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. You can find it in Pocatello. Further out, Fort Hall is 15 mi away.
A garden inside Pocatello
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 64" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Pocatello
Idaho State Arboretum is inside Pocatello, which has 24 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–76°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Pocatello Regional (PIH) has airline service, about 9 miles from Idaho State Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Idaho State Arboretum
The Idaho State Arboretum is an arboretum located adjacent to the campus of the Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, United States. The arboretum, founded in 1982, is open to the public daily without charge and includes an organized tree walk. In 2025, HGTV called it "the most gorgeous garden in Idaho".
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- Garden
Rooms near Idaho State Arboretum
To stay close, try Pocatello (24) and Chubbuck (4).
- 1Fort Hall
- 2Massacre Rocks
- 3Pebble Creek
- 4Idaho Museum of Natural History
- 5Idaho Potato Museum
- 6Zoo Idaho
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Idaho State Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | in town | — | 24 16 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 58,771 | $271K | C |
| Chubbuck | 5 mi north | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 RV park | 16,823 | $342K | C− |
| Lava Hot Springs 33% vacation homes | 27 mi southeast | 40 min | 24 9 hotels · 1 motel · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 374 | $317K | — |
| Fort Hall | 11 mi north | 15 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,654 | $203K | — |
| Blackfoot | 23 mi north | 35 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 13,361 | $263K | C+ |
| McCammon | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 828 | $296K | — |
| American Falls | 22 mi west | 35 min | 4 2 motels · 2 campgrounds | 4,785 | $186K | B |
| Groveland | 25 mi north | 40 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,422 | $360K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
You can reach each of these within 68 miles.
115 mi Ancient siteFort Hall
227 mi State parkMassacre Rocks State Park316 mi Ski areaPebble Creek58 runs · 2,133 ft vertical
4in town MuseumIdaho Museum of Natural History
523 mi MuseumIdaho Potato Museum68 mi Ski areaKelly Canyon Ski Resort56 runs · 874 ft vertical6in town Zoo & aquariumZoo Idaho
48 mi MuseumMuseum of IdahoPhoto credits
Fort Hall: National Park Service photographer, Public domain · Massacre Rocks State Park: Matthew Trump, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Idaho Museum of Natural History: Abbaby, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Idaho Potato Museum: KRRK at English Wikipedia, CC0 · Museum of Idaho: Jcarr29, CC BY-SA 4.0
Questions people have about Idaho State Arboretum
Is Idaho State Arboretum in Pocatello?
Yes. It’s inside Pocatello, ID.
When is the best time to visit Idaho State Arboretum?
May, June and September, with highs of 67–76°.
What is the closest airport to Idaho State Arboretum?
Pocatello Regional (PIH), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 145 miles.
Where should I stay near Idaho State Arboretum?
Pocatello (in town, 24 places to stay), Chubbuck (5 mi, 4 places to stay) and Lava Hot Springs (27 mi, 24 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.