Things to Do
Explore the beauty and adventure of Garden Valley, Idaho during your stay.
Resort
Terrace Lakes Resort
0.3 mi.
Walking distance to restaurant and hot springs pool. Call for daily specials and business hours. Prime Rib dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. Hot Springs Pool ($12 per person) - some believe soaking in hot springs water is a way to relieve health problems and to relax.
Local Services
Massage Therapy
Local
Relax & rejuvenate with professional massage therapy services. Onsite services available.
Garden Valley Market
4.2 mi.
Grocery store: food, drinks, personal care items, ice, propane, SWAG, water, sandwiches, pizza, beer and hard liquor.
Middle Fork Trading Post
4.2 mi.
Hardware store: nuts; bolts; screws; nails; washers; wing nuts; hinges; pipe; door knobs; door locks; wrenches; pliers; hammers; work gloves; magnets; pellets; wood.
Garden Valley Library
4.5 mi.
It's a place where you can find things to read. They also have a 3D printer.
Shooting Range
8.7 mi.
Great outdoor range. Well maintained. Range tables. Permanent target stands. On-site cash donation box.
Hot Springs
Pine Flats Hot Springs (Public)
24.4 mi.
Pine Flats has a variety of natural hot springs pools by the Payette River. The trail begins at the campground.
Kirkham Hot Springs (Public)
34.0 mi.
Kirkham hot springs can be seen from the highway. Park before you cross the bridge. After parking, cross the bridge, and locate the trail towards the back of the campground.
Hiking, Rafting, Fishing, Zipline
Hiking: Garden Valley - Trail List
3 - 10 mi.
A list of places to hike in Crouch. Station Creek, Stargaze Point, Skyline Loop, One Spoon, Lower Bear and Banner Ridge.
Hiking: Stanley - Trail List
86 mi. +
People travel from all over the world to see the "Sawtooth National Recreation Area". Enjoy 700 miles of trails, 40 peaks and 300 mountain lakes. Do some camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, boating, rafting, photography and bicycling. See the Top 10 trails.
Sage Hen Nature Trail
44.5 mi. (1 hr 29 min)
A lesser known spot near Sage Hen Reservoir. The 'spot' to find is the Sage Hen Nature Trail.
Rafting w/ PRC
32.5 mi.
From May 14 - Aug 4 2022 the the Payette River Company is doing family friendly (age 5 and up) raft trips that makes a stop at Kirkham hot springs for a quick soak and a jump off the rocks (optional). Trips start at 4:15p and end about 7p.
Tamarack Resort
64 mi.
Resort activities include mountain biking, zipline, skiing & snowboarding, white water rafting, disc golf & hiking. Zipline: From May 17 to close (TBD) the best zipline adventure in Idaho! Start at 6,700' above sea level and zip down 3,500' of cable to the valley floor. Take in stunning views of the surrounding peaks, valleys, and Lake Cascade
Seasonal Activities
Spring & Summer
- Wildflower viewing and photography
- River rafting and tubing
- Fishing in mountain streams
- Outdoor concerts and festivals
- Stargazing on clear nights
Fall & Winter
- Fall foliage photography
- Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
- Cozy cabin relaxation
- Holiday events and celebrations
- Hot springs in winter weather
Upcoming Events
Garden Valley hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from local festivals to outdoor adventures. Whether you're interested in music, food, or outdoor activities, there's always something happening in our community.