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Guide to Crossing the US Canada Border

IMPORTANT: Border Crossing Hours Changing for 38 Ports

Porthill / Rykerts Border Crossing

Porthill / Rykerts Border Crossing – Idaho Hwy 1 / BC Hwy 21

  • U.S. hours of operation
    • 7:00am – 5:00pm PST, seven days a week
  • Canadian hours of operation
    • Travelers (7 days a week)
      • 8am – midnight (first Saturday in November to 2nd Saturday in March)
      • 7am – 11pm (2nd Sunday in March to first Sunday in November)
    • Commercial services: 8am – 4pm PST, Monday – Friday (except holidays)
  • The hours of operation for border crossings with limited service hours such as this one can change so you should call the border office or otherwise confirm it’s hours of operation.

Current Road Conditions in Idaho and British Columbia

PORTHILL WEATHER

We have special pages showing all current road advisories for the State of Montana and the Province of British Columbia. These pages show problems such as roadway accidents, snow or ice, lane closures or blockages, construction, road restrictions, traffic problems, and roadwork around the border crossing.

Map of Porthill / Rykerts Border Crossing Area with Traffic Layer

To view the traffic conditions at the Porthill / Rykerts border crossing, select “View Larger Map” and turn on the traffic layer.

Travel Tips for the Porthill / Rykerts Border Crossing

  • Here is a handy link to hotels in Idaho and here is another link to hotels on the Canadian side of the port near British Columbia, Canada.
  • You can get current road condition information in Idaho by calling 511 or 888-432-7623.
  • To hear current road conditions in British Columbia you can call (800)-550-4997.
  • Northwest Duty Free Stores is found at this border crossing, although it is apparently small and easy to miss. Telephone: (208) 267-5662.
  • GPS coordinates – Latitude & Longitude: 48.99994, -116.49965

Telephone Numbers for the Border Customs Offices at Porthill / Rykerts

  • Porthill U.S. Customs Office Telephone Number: (208) 267-5309
  • To contact Canadian Customs or other border patrol services at this port call the Canadian Border Information Service (BIS) which can answer your questions or transfer you directly to the Canadian port.