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Document and Entity Information Document
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
May 07, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
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 Mar. 31, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   39,405,177
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes