St. Joe National Forest

St. Joe National Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)

St. Joe River in St. Joe National Forest
Map showing the location of St. Joe National Forest
Location Idaho, United States
Nearest city Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coordinates 47°10′08″N 115°40′08″W / 47.169°N 115.669°W / 47.169; -115.669Coordinates: 47°10′08″N 115°40′08″W / 47.169°N 115.669°W / 47.169; -115.669
Area 867,882 acres (3,512.19 km2)
Established July 1, 1908
Governing body U.S. Forest Service
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The St. Joe National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the Idaho panhandle and is one of three forests that are aggregated into the Idaho Panhandle National Forests (the other two are the Coeur d'Alene and Kaniksu National Forests). In descending order of land area St. Joe National Forest is located in parts of Shoshone, Latah, Clearwater, and Benewah counties. It has a total area of 867,882 acres (3,512 km2).[1]

The forest headquarters is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. There are local ranger district offices located in Avery and St. Maries.

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