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Document and Entity Information Document
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jul. 30, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name Boise Cascade Company  
Entity Central Index Key 0001328581  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2013  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   39,365,350
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes