Idaho's Neighbors: The Six States Bordering the Gem State

Idaho shares borders with six U.S. states, positioning it at the crossroads of the Pacific Northwest, the Rockies, and the Great Basin:

• Montana – to the north (along the Bitterroot Range)
• Wyoming – to the east (a short border at Yellowstone's corner)
• Utah – to the southeast
• Nevada – to the southwest
• Oregon – to the west (largely defined by the Snake River)
• Washington – to the northwest

Idaho also touches the Canadian province of British Columbia along a 45-mile (72 km) northern boundary. This diverse neighborhood gives Idaho a mix of coastal, mountain, and desert influences, reflected in its varied landscapes from the Palouse hills to the Sawtooth Range.