Porthill

Porthill has a rich history. Porthill is the Border Crossing that connects the town of Bonners Ferry, Idaho with Creston, British Columbia on the Canada–US border. Idaho State Highway 1 on the American side joins British Columbia Highway 21 on the Canadian side, which continues north towards Creston. The Porthill-Rykerts Border Crossing is used as the American Port only; Rykerts acts as the Canadian Crossing.

Porthill, Idaho, is a small, rural community nestled right on the U.S.-Canada border. Known for its agricultural roots, scenic landscapes, and quiet charm, Porthill offers a unique living experience that blends history with nature. 

1890 Idaho admitted to the Union. 1892 Great Northern Railroad line built through county. 1893 Fire destroys half of business district of Bonners Ferry. 1894 Major flood in Bonners Ferry. 1897 Community of Ocknook becomes known as Porthill. 

100 Years Ago in Boundary County, bootlegging activities kept Porthill, Eastport, and Bonners Ferry officials hopping until the law was repealed in 1933. Federal law enforcers in the area were few and far between. From Porthill, Idaho to either coast there was indigenous culture. They were as varied as the landscapes they inhabited, from the dense forests of the northeast to the expansive prairies in the heartland, and the arid deserts of the southwest to the rugged coastlines of the northwest.  All through Idaho especially the panhandle was varied indigenous tribes, many of the towns, rivers, creeks and areas names derive from these different tribes or chiefs' names.

Porthill serves the International Selkirk Loop as the location of the U.S. Customs office on State Highway 1. Directly adjacent is the Rykerts Border Crossing. This port is open 7 am to 11 pm pacific standard time. The International Border is also the start of the Wild Horse Trail Scenic Byway which travels from the border south on State Hwy 1 to US Hwy 95 south to Sandpoint, 

The area offers many recreational adventures and the close proximity to many Canadian attractions. People are friendly and being so close to the border you have customs available. There is a few businesses along the way to make rest stops when needed.