FY 2018 Recreational Grant Awards by County
Bannock County - $ 150,000 Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $8,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the rehabilitation of the West Fork of Mink Creek trail. Portneuf Greenway Foundation will receive $60,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the widening and repaving of the Sacagawea Park path. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $72,000 from the Road and Bridge Fund for the paving of the approach road to the Gibson Jack Trailhead. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $10,000 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the installation of a vault toilet at the Gibson Jack Trailhead.
Benewah County - $ 209,120 Benewah County will receive $209,120 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the replacement of the boat launch at Aqua Park.
Blaine County - $ 516,895 Sawtooth National Forest will receive $64,500 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for three CXT comfort stations in the Ketchum Ranger District. Sawtooth National Forest will receive $55,550 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for heavy trail maintenance in the Ketchum Ranger District. Sawtooth National Forest will receive $64,000 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for the reconstruction of the Alden Gulch Trail. Sawtooth National Forest will receive $11,748 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the purchase of snowmobiles in the Ketchum Ranger District. Sawtooth National Forest will receive $4,400 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the purchase of two motorcycles in the Ketchum Ranger District. Sawtooth National Forest will receive $41,605 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the maintenance and restoration of Park Creek Trail. City of Hailey will receive $75,092 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for improvements at Balmoral Park. Blaine County Recreation District will receive $200,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for a play stream and poop restoration at the Aquatic Center.
Boise County - $ 915,224 Ada County Parks and Waterways will receive $53,059 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the purchase and installation of docks and boat ramp at Spring Shores Marina. Boise National Forest will receive $60,565 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the restoration of the Rattlesnake Campground. Boise National Forest will receive $64,200 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for signs and trail repair in Idaho City. Boise National Forest will receive $50,800 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for heavy trail maintenance and signage at the North Zone Trail. Boise National Forest will receive $667,600 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for trail restoration and signage in Idaho City. Boise National Forest will receive $19,000 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the signage, kiosks, winter safety and education at the Loman Ranger District.
Bonner County - $ 397,050.50 Bonner County Parks and Waterways will receive $271,550.50 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the upgrade and replacement of the water system at the Garfield Bay Campground. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $40,000 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for the construction of a bridge at the Beetop Roundtop Trail. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $35,500 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the reconstruction of the boardwalks at Beach Trail. City of Ponderay will receive $50,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the extension of Creekside Trail.
Bonneville County - $ 341,326.53 City of Idaho Falls will receive $122,231 for the replacement of the ramp/dock and for the chip seal access/parking lot at Gem Marina. Bonneville County Parks and Recreation will receive $26,529.53 for the replacement of the vault toilet at the Juniper Boat Ramp. Bonneville County Parks and Recreation will receive $8,220 for the purchase of picnic tables at Juniper Campground. City of Idaho Falls will receive $44,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for a restroom at River Gardens. Idaho Falls Trail Machine Association will receive $11,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for motorbikes in the Palisades Ranger District. Bonneville County Parks and Recreation will receive $101,245 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the purchase of a tractor. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $11,000 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the replacement of the bridge at Rim Trail. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will receive $17,101 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for two ATV’s.
Boundary County - $ 226,520 Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $38,500 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the reconstruction and drainage improvement of the Mission-Ardnt Trail. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $42,510 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for trail reconstruction at the Parker Ridge Trail. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $46,510 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for the reconstruction of the Russell Ridge Trail. Boundary County will receive $99,000 from the Road and Bridge Fund for the replacement of a bridge at Caribou Creek.
Camas County - $ 553,014 Sawtooth National Forest will receive $553,014 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the campground renovations at Baumgartner Campground.
Canyon County - $ 62,750 Canyon County Sheriff’s Office will receive $62,750 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the purchase of a new patrol boat.
Cassia County - $ 47,738 Cassia County Sheriff’s Office will receive $47,738 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the purchase of a patrol boat.
Clark County - $ 18,950 Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $2,250 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for signs in the Dubois Ranger District. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $16,700 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the replacement of a vault toilet at the Eight Mile Trailhead.
Custer County - $ 911,864 Sawtooth National Forest will receive $111,864 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the construction of a ramp, docks, parking lot, restroom and access road at Stanley Lake. Sawtooth National Forest will receive $400,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the reconstruction of the campground at Stanley Lake. Sawtooth National Forest will receive $400,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the construction of a road, trail and parking lot at Redfish Lake.
Elmore County - $ 163,455 Eastern Elmore County Recreation District will receive $163,455 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of Tank’s East Side Skate.
Franklin County - $ 82,099 West Side School District will receive $82,099 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of multi-purpose courts in Dayton.
Fremont County - $ 586,270 Bureau of Land Management – Pocatello will receive $122,388 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for shelters at Egin Lakes Campground. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will receive $220,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the renovation of the restroom and shower at Henry’s Lake State Park. Fremont County Parks and Recreation Department will receive $9,100 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the purchase of picnic tables at Frome Park. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will receive $100,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the replacement of the water system at Henry’s Lake State Park. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $90,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for paving of the Buffalo Campground. Fremont County Parks and Recreation Department will receive $20,782 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the purchase of a truck. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $12,500 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for a trailhead and signing at West End OHV. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $3,700 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the repair of the Railroad Grade Trail. Fremont County Parks and Recreation Department will receive $2,800 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for snow poles. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $5,000 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the purchase of a snowmobile for Ashton and Island Park Ranger District.
Kootenai County - $ 1,773,271 Kootenai County Parks and Waterways will receive $324,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the replacement of docks at Mowry Park. City of Harrison will receive $583,300 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for campground renovations at the Harrison RV Park. Kootenai County/North Idaho Fair Board will receive $449,771 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund asphalt, furnishings, roads, sewer hoop-ups and landscaping at North Idaho Fair RV Park. Bureau of Land Management – Coeur d’Alene Field Office will receive $59,200 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for trailhead development at Ross Point. City of Coeur d’Alene will receive $147,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the seal coat of Centennial Trail. City of Post Falls will receive $210,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the development of Tullamore Park.
Latah County - $ 338,811 City of Potlatch will receive $84,236 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for campground improvements at the Scenic 6 RV Park. City of Troy will receive $188,575 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for campground improvements at the Troy RV Park. Latah County Parks will receive $66,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the paving of Latah Trail.
Lemhi County - $ 216,203 Salmon-Challis National Forest will receive $20,995 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the replacement of an existing ramp and site improvements at Williams Lake. Salmon-Challis National Forest will receive $74,886 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for campground improvements at Cougar Point Campground. Lemhi County will receive $18,925 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the purchase of a truck. Salmon-Challis National Forest will receive $83,000 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for the heavy trail reconstruction of the Camas Middle Fork Trail. Salmon-Challis National Forest will receive $18,397 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for the replacement of a bridge at Goldbug Hot Springs.
Lincoln County - $ 196,173 City of Shoshone will receive $46,173 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the playground renovation at the Mary L. Gooding Memorial Park. Lincoln County Recreation District will receive $150,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for reconstruction of the Lincoln County pool.
Minidoka County - $ 80,000 Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will receive $80,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the renovation of the restroom and shower at Lake Walcott State Park.
Nez Perce County - $ 118,415 Nez Perce County will receive $118,415 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the expansion and replacement of the dock system at the Southway Boat Ramp.
Owyhee County - $ 103,864 City of Marsing will receive $88,840 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the replacement of the docks at Marsing Island. Dirt Inc. will receive $15,024 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for trail maintenance, restoration and signs in Owyhee and Canyon County.
Shoshone County - $ 144,131 Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $25,050 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for the restoration and replacement of sixteen puncheon bridges at St. Joe River Trail. Shoshone County will receive $2,750 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for trail maintenance near the Coeur d’Alene River Road. Friends of Coeur d’Alene Trails will receive $18,601 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for the construction of shade shelters at the Coeur d’Alene Trail and Mullan Trailhead. Idaho Department of Fish and Game will receive $20,500 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for trail maintenance at Snow Peak. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $67,590 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for trail restoration and repair at Delaney-Turner-Slate motorcycle trails. Shoshone County will receive $9,640 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for maintenance of the Big Creek Road to St. Joe Divide Trail.
Teton County - $ 457,707 Teton County will receive $27,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the installation of a vault toilet, signage and barriers. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $376,175 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the construction of a new loop at the Mike Harris Campground. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $15,872 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the reconstruction of the Garns Mountain Trail. Teton County will receive $5,060 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for signage. Teton County will receive $33,600 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the construction of a pathway at Bates Road – Teton River Access Park.
Twin Falls County - $ 13,338 Twin Falls County will receive $13,338 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the purchase of two snowmobiles.
Valley County - $ 848,329 Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation – Lake Cascade State Park will receive $35,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for the replacement of docks at Crown Point. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation – Lake Cascade State Park will receive $148,528 from the Waterways Improvement Fund for docks, boat ramp and parking at Blue Heron-Van Wyck. Idaho Department of Fish and Game will receive $40,843 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for fire pits, rings and tables. Idaho Department of Fish and Game will receive $128,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for camp host development at the Horsethief access area. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will receive $82,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for tables and fire rings at Lake Cascade State Park. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will receive $360,000 from the Recreational Vehicle Fund for the upgrade of the electrical and water systems at Ponderosa State Park. Valley County will receive $22,846 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the construction of a toilet at the Boulder Meadows Trailhead. Payette National Forest will receive $6,050 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the purchase of a snowmobile for the McCall Ranger District. Payette National Forest will receive $25,062 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the Avalanche Awareness Public Information Program.
Washington County - $ 5,175 Friends of Weiser River Trail Inc. will receive $5,175 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the maintenance and repair of the Weiser River Trail.
Multi County - $ 700,970 Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $22,994 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for trail maintenance and improvements at Big Hole. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $35,100 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for trail maintenance and signs in the Coeur d’Alene Ranger District. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $22,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for trail brushing in the Montpelier and Soda Springs District. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $42,300 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for heavy trail maintenance of the centennial and State Line trails. Payette National Forest will receive $11,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund to re-route and perform maintenance on the Jackson and French Creek Trail. Sawtooth National Forest will receive $43,625 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for heavy trail maintenance in the Fairfield Ranger District. Panhandle Trail Riders Association will receive $3,172 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for chainsaws and hand tools for use in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Sawtooth National Forest will receive $51,460 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the restoration and maintenance of the Warm Springs Meadow Trail and Trailhead. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $37,600 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for heavy trail brushing in the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District. Friends of Weiser River trail Inc. will receive $20,316 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the replacement of a handrail, resurfacing and seal coat of the Weiser River Trail. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $15,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for heavy trail brushing in the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District. Boise National Forest will receive $24,000 from the Recreational Trail Program Fund for heavy trail maintenance in the Lowman Ranger District. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation – Recreation Program will receive $220,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for the purchase of two new groomers to be used in Fremont and Boise Counties. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $25,000 from the Recreational Trails Program Fund for trail maintenance in the Montpelier/Soda Springs District. Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will receive $33,000 from the Off- Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the OHV Public Outreach Campaign. Idaho Panhandle National Forest will receive $37,600 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for heavy trail maintenance in the Coeur d’Alene Ranger District. Payette National Forest will receive $6,050 from the off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the purchase of a snowmobile in the Weiser and Council Ranger District. Caribou-Targhee National Forest will receive $5,000 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for the purchase of an ATV in the Montpelier Ranger District. Bureau of Land Management-Pocatello Field Office will receive $45,753 from the Off-Road Motor Vehicle Program Fund for trail maintenance and signs in the Pocatello Field Area.