Owyhee County
Welcome To Owyhee County
Located in Idaho’s southwestern corner, Owyhee County is bordered by Nevada on the south, Oregon on the west, Canyon, Ada and Elmore counties on the north and Twin Falls County on the east
2020 Census Population: 11,913
Elevation: 2,200 to 8,438 feet
Area: 7,697 square miles
Cities of Owyhee County
Bruneau
The city of Bruneau is home to the mouth of the Bruneau River and Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park.
Grand View
Grand View is only 60 minutes from Boise or Nampa, and serves as a main Gateway to the Owyhee County Outback. Fish, boat, picnic, hunt, camp…come recreate!
Grasmere
Grasmere is a ghost town that still hosts a remote US Air Force station manned by active duty airmen from the nearby Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Homedale
The City of Homedale rests peacefully on the banks of the majestic Snake River. Located in Southwestern Idaho, Homedale provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities and a welcoming small town community.
Marsing
The City of Marsing, Idaho, is situated in the scenic Snake River Valley; surrounded by beautiful views, lush wine country, and expansive outdoor recreation areas.
Murphy
The county seat of Owyhee County, it is among the smallest county seats nationwide. Murphy is the home of the Owyhee County Historical Museum and Library.
Oreana
Oreana is about 14 miles southeast of Murphy, Idaho and is home to Our Lady, Queen of Heaven Church which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Riddle
Visit the general store and gas station, run by the Riddle Ranch. Riddle was the fictional location for the beginning and end of the film “Vanishing Point” (1997 remake).
Silver City
Silver City, Idaho is one of the few old mining towns that did not burn down or become commercialized into a modern city. Visiting Silver City is like going back into history.