Oh man, oh man, oh man--all of the heart eyes! (Not the easiest thing in the world to get to, but…read morelike a hidden treasure, once you find it, the hunt is so worth it!) How to get there(ish): 1. Head up ID 55 like you're going towards McCall 2. Hang a right on Banks Lowman Highway 3. Drive for 28 miles and then you'll see Pine Flats Campground on the right 4. (Now getting to the hot springs is a bit tricky. Side note: I definitely would NOT recommend attempting this in snowy weather, that just would not be smart or safe.) Anyways, you're going to take a trail that runs sort of by the river and is towards the rightmost part of the campground. You'll walk for what I assume to be a quarter mile, and then voila! You'll arrive at a beach along the river with massive boulders and pools stacked against the hillside (this is all natural by the way)! The Campground: Parking is $5/day, and I am not sure about the cost of overnight camping as we only made a day trip here. They have one bathroom here, and, well, it's totally a public park bathroom. The Views: We went on an October weekend, so we had a view that combined all things beautiful that Idaho has to offer in one--snow on mountains in the distance, lush green hills, stunning fall foliage, a rushing river running along the hot springs, and clean mountain air. The Hot Springs: A good amount of the pools of water were warm and I would only recommend sitting in them if the weather is above 80 degrees, or else you'll get chilly real quick. But for the most part, they were toasty, especially if you sat underneath the ones with waterfalls--those will heat you right up! Pro Tip(s): 1. Make sure you have more than enough gas in your car--you're out of service up here and out of luck if you run out of gas. 2. Bring a big water bottle! Sitting in hot water will dehydrate ya real quick.

For anyone feeling super adventurous and spontaneous. Maybe even wanting to just get out and…read moreexperience something new this beginning of spring Pine Flats is definitely the perfect spot. When you arrive it can be a little confusing but don't be overwhelmed with the long walking trail! Overall our experience for first timers was great. We did have to walk a little and if your a first timer also like us you may want to be ready with some hiking shoes, warm clothes/swimming clothes if your using the hot springs and a happy motivation(: The hot springs pool overall is pretty smaller then expected but good maybe for couples if you need a nice date idea. The temperature is perfect if you land in the right spot. (Lower ones are better) would we do this again ? 10/10 yes.

Such an awesome place! Dale and JessAnn are so creative and hard working, re-purposing and…read morerefurbishing to create beautiful, unique spaces...and tiny homes (we loved The Scavenger)! They were so friendly, generous, and welcoming--would stay here again without hesitation.

This is the GREATEST little place I've probably ever stayed at. If you want a place that treats…read moreyou like family, interacts with its guests and just makes you feel like you're at home on the farm, THIS is your place. JessAnn and her husband Dale are some of the greatest people I've met. I LOVE the chickens, the goats, the donkey, the horses and all the peace that comes with it. The accommodations are perfect! This is truly God's Country. Thank you so much Ole RV Park!

A beautiful setting! All new, clean with a beautiful creek. Small campground, quiet and 5 miles…read moreaway from the quaint town of Idaho City. We will come back.

amazing experience me and my little sister had a blast and felt very safe has wifi and a shower…read moreplus town is only a 10 minutes drive up the street

After returning yesterday, 5/24/25, I have "concluded" that Robie Creek needs a minimum lake level…read moreof about 3040 to be able to launch from the paved ramp and utilize the courtesy docks for a vessel.

We spent two afternoons here fishing and playing! The highlight was sitting at the edge of the dock…read moretrying to catch some fish! It is absolutely beautiful out on the lake, and the views can't be beat. Here are some thoughts/recommendations for your visit: -The dock is NOT the place to fish with young children. It sways back and forth and kids are likely to fall in if they aren't watched carefully! Also be careful- there is lots of bird and deer poop on the dock! -It's hard to guess what might make the fish bite. Salmon eggs seemed to attract the most fish, but we still only caught one. We tried worms and fishing cheese as well. -The playground is really fun for kids, but the grassy area is filled with poop that make it hard to walk safely -The parking is so close to the lake, which was awesome!! Overall, we really enjoyed our experience here, and would recommend a visit! It's not a terribly far drive from Boise, either.

Silver Creek provides a soothing break from the city…read more It's not perfect, requiring a 15-mile drive along a gravel sometimes washboard road once the pavement ends north of Crouch. And it's hot during July and August, but the temperatures drop fairly quickly once the sun starts to set. But we loved it up here, sharing the site with friends who brought a camper van and another who came with a tent. We liked this campsite because the picnic tables, fire ring and tent pad were 30 feet behind the paved driveway. Walk about the same distance again and you're at Silver Creek. The water is three to four feet deep and it runs gently. It was perfect for setting our chairs in and cooling off in nearly 100-degree conditions. An added bonus is that the privately owned Silver Creek Plunge is located next to the campground. They have their own campsites and cabins, but the real draw is their swimming pool fed by a hot spring. The pool, with water rising from the shaft of an old Silver mine, has operated since 1957. We took our bikes and road north from the campground to the Peace Valley Trail. We road maybe a mile of the five-mile trail, as it was starting to get dark. We didn't see any wildlife but were told by a couple of hikers that deer and elk are often seen along the trail.

It was my first time river rafting so I was a bit nervous but Im glad I did it…read more We booked the half day one for beginners. There were a ton of people in our time schedule, but they managed everyone well. It looks like it's about 6ish adults/raft + the guide. Be prepared to paddle hard depending on who's in your group. They provide life vests and a water jacket - the water is COLD in June. You don't need to worry too much about your glasses falling off, maybe your hat but all our sunnies stayed in place with no problem. We opted for the morning slot (100% would do it again). Benett brought the ENERGY at 9am. He gave everyone a speech about the area and safety tips - including what to do if you fall overboard. No one on our trip fell out unwillingly. They had a few spots for you to jump in and swim. We were lucky enough to get Benett as our guide as well. He let us ride in the front if we were brave enough to! I will be recommending this spot to anyone visiting the area- if there's a way to recommend a guide, I would recommend Benett as well. Thank you for making our trip memorable!

Our friends booked a river raft trip for the four of us with Cascade Raft & Kayak. They are located…read moreon 55 just north of Horseshoe Bend. You can book online. You park at their facility, which has lockers and dressing rooms, as well as food and drink. Everyone was very nice. You are fitted with a lifevest, offered the use of a splash guard pullover and water socks, and then taken by bus up to Banks to unload the rafts and start your trip. You get to help the guide move the raft from the trailer to the water. I'm detailing all this because this was my first river rafting trip. Our guide was Tucker, and he was the best! He fitted us with our lifejackets and splash guards, and then came and talked to the four of us prior to boarding the bus, giving a lot of valuable information. Once on the river, he was very good about explaining what to expect, and giving detailed information about each rapid and other landmarks as well. He was very knowledgable, friendly, polite, and engaging. Tucker made my first experience thoroughly enjoyable. My wife and our friends also enjoyed the trip immensely. I would definitely do another trip with Cascade Raft & Kayak!

Great resort right next to snake river! Amazing service! This place is one of the best RV resorts…read morewe have stayed.

Beautiful campground, great staff, we had a great trip and we plan to come back. Great location tooread more

First time at Sage Hen! We got here Friday afternoon at 2, the exact time to check in at the camp…read moresite. It's not really a far drive out (approximately just 2 hrs) but the rough road which started I think at Ola, Idaho made it long (about an hour; pls note we are pulling a trailer). Beautiful campground with a thick forest & wide lake! They have great bike trail/hiking trail along the river, not paved but it's an easy one that our 10 year old can follow! We also explored the oh so green forest! We did kayak in the river & swam. The lake is clean, several beach spots but not sandy, just muddy. Boats can only have a speed limit of 15mh, I think the river is just meant for a fishing boats, kayaks or paddle boards though there was a boat there that drove more than 15 mph. They have few camp sites so you need to reserve months in advance, husband did in February. No cell service & no internet/wifi was a plus, I think camping is meant to be like that, we disconnect to connect! No electricity, water & sewer hook ups, but we only stayed for 3 days & 2 nights that we were able to exhaust our water just right & filled our sewer just right. Overall a great camp out! We will definitely visit again!

This was stop #2 on our family RV adventure. Since this was our 6 year old twins' first RV trip, I…read morethought it would be a fun experience to "rough it" in the relative wilderness (of the Boise National Forest). As such, this campsite has very few amenities (no electricity, no water hook up, no sewage hook up, no showers, definitely no cell service/wifi). There are water taps and toilets (vault toilets/non-flushing) located around the campsite. Sites have fire pits and picnic tables. Sites were well spaced out. Lake is beautiful. Water was chilly, but great for fishing and rafting. Hiking and biking trails. Be prepared to deal with the bugs (the horseflies and gnats were particularly bothersome). Lighting the fire helped a bit. Unfortunately, our twins weren't overly thrilled with the natural setting and relative seclusion, and were ready to boycott the rest of the RV trip. However, if you want a place to unwind and unplug, this is the spot for you.

FREE primitive campsites on the banks of the Payette River! There are about 5 sites here, on a…read morebluff overlooking the river, and you can climb down to the water if you're surefooted. No tables or BBQ grills, but there were fire rings. No bathrooms either, which is slightly problematic as there aren't any secluded areas to pee out of sight of the other campers (unless you hike a ways across the road). Other annoyances included the incessant sound of gunshots (I think there was a firing range nearby), the sound of small aircraft buzzing (must be an airstrip nearby -- combined with the gunshots, sounded like a battlefield) and the constant whir of motors from rednecks' gold-panning equipment sucking and filtering river water in search of gold flakes. Aside from all THAT....really, it was a pretty good spot to camp. It was F R E E !!!!