Absolutely a must do experience. Our guides were friendly, helpful, and organized. Hearing the…read morehistory of the lake as well as lake lore was really fun.

Amazing tour guides, ver accomodating. The waters were choppy but it calmed down after a while…read moredefinitely worth it!!! Also! Don't forget to tip your tour guides!!!

It was so beautiful! Very premium, dogs are allowed. There was deer everywhere, so many things to…read moredo here! I Highly recommend

This park is small with short trails leading to the lake. Good spot for a picnic. There are tables…read morenear the water but there isn't a ton of room near the shore line. Dogs are allowed. There are pretty views around the lake but the park isn't awesome overall.

The staff are friendly, the park is tidy, and it's located in a beautiful and very convenient to…read moreeverything the Wallowa mountains offer. While it's right in the center of town, there are a number of sites that offer great mountain views, along with the relaxing sounds of the Wallowa River rushing along the edge of the park can make you feel as if you are there all alone. We've stayed there 3 years in a row, and couldn't be happier. However, do note that they do not allow dogs. You might see a couple during your stay, but they are "grandfathered" in because the policy went into effect last year. Longtime guests with pets that have proven to be well behaved do have doggie rights. Personally, we love the policy. While we like dogs, too many un-trained pets and clueless dog owners have led to troubling incidents forcing the owners to exclude them. If you have a dog, skip this park. We've not stayed in the cabins on site, but they look to be very comfortable as well.

Well located, by River, near food and activities including miniature golf, tram, and go karts, and…read morevery shaded and well maintained. We caught a last minute opening to stay in the Cabin by the River. To be honest it's cabin-like but it's set up to be a meeting, maybe wedding, like venue, so I would clarify it's missing that charm. Nonetheless, it's hard to fault it for being too roomy. The setting is great, particularly the deck. It's a studio, but big enough my wife could sleep while I hung out and not wake her. I might lean 4 stars, but am going 5 because other complaints about this place do not justify the 1 Star rating, as few places here allow dogs, are no cheaper, and don't have grounds as nice or as well maintained, so my fifth Star helps balance.

We had a wonderful time. Beautiful weather, great campground and excellent staff. Shout out to…read moreLauren our park ranger, very friendly, helpful and fun to visit with. Great trip all around!

This is a fantastic state park for tent campers!…read more Showers, friendly rangers, weekend activities for little ones and a lake full of fish. The weekend we were here- every camper was friendly, weather was fabulous and it's another really clean state park campground. Another win for Idaho's state park facilities! We were in Appaloosa #2 and despite being right off the road/near the gate it was super quiet! Great final camping trip for our summer!

Hells Canyon Reservoir runs from Copperfield Oregon up north along the Snake River/Hells Canyon all…read morethe way up to the dam. It's a long, fairly narrow reservoir that sits in a steep, picturesque canyon. You can access it from both the Oregon and Idaho sides, with numerous areas for camping and boat launch on both sides. This river reservoir is nestled in a hot, dry climate and offers an emerald-hued escape from the oppressive heat. We visited on a day that crested well over 100 heatwave) and, well, that's pretty much perfect for enjoying the cool water. There are a ton of trailheads along the reservoir if you want to hike up to the canyon rim, and definitely tons of lakefront to stretch out on. Aside from the established campgrounds there are a bunch of pullouts on Hells Canyon Road suitable for car camping. This is definitely a locals spot, and not really a destination. I think Wallowa Lake is more for the Portland tourists. But that said, it's easy to see how this is a really popular spot for party boats, water skiing, and simple lake-style recreation.

This review is for one of the Big Sheep Creek trails accessed by the NF-100 road off Wallowa…read moreMountain Road (Loop). First off, Eagle Cap is a fabulous wilderness area. I love it and after this first time experience, we'll be back. That said, our hiking adventure was shorter than we'd planned because the creeks were still too high to allow all the several crossings necessary to do the several miles in that we wanted. We were too early in the season (late May). But we did get 2.6 miles of hiking in and enjoyed every bit of it. Fantastic scenery. The access road wasn't too bad even in a Toyota Corolla, although we were stopped by snow a few hundred yards short of the trailhead, Not that many critters, though. Highly recommended.

Nestled in the far northeast corner of Oregon lies a magical land of awe-inspiring mountain peaks,…read morealpine lakes filled with jumping trout, beautifully vibrant meadows, and miles upon miles of trails. This place doesn't get the love & press of it's northern neighbor, The Enchantments (Washington's Cascadian alpine wonderland), but I would argue this outdoor area is just as good....or dare I say: better? [[[[bracing myself for tomatoes and trash to be thrown at me]]]] OK, I'm only saying it's "better" because it's in more of a remote area (so less traffic), and you don't need to worry about measuring your luck with a permit lottery (it's probably not needed due to less traffic). So this place is definitely more approachable. The Eagle Cap Wilderness is a huge area (almost 600 square miles). It's still new to me, but in 2015, I had the pleasure of spending two trips up here, one in July & the other in Sept. It is an expansive area, but I would say, obviously enough, that Eagle Cap peak is the hub of the area. From Eagle Cap, you have spokes of mountain ranges and river valleys. There are several approaches to get you from lower elevations to the alpine region around Eagle Cap. For my first experience, we went for a less-traveled approach from the south: Eagle Creek Valley. The solitude here is surely something I daydream about, but I would have to say the 4th of July weekend has some brutally hot weather--especially when hiking uphill. We camped one night in this valley and made it over Horton Pass to a camp up in the alpine area for a couple of nights. While at Horton Pass, I took a side trip up to summit Eagle Cap. The views here were life-changing. MOSQUITO HEAVEN: July in Eagle Cap Wilderness was hot and there were mosquitoes up the ying yang! It as pretty unbearable. I slept in a bivy sack, and I cooked in it as the mosquitoes tried stealing my blood as they peered in at me through the face screen. Sleep was tough. But during the day, it was great to have day hikes around the area, jump in clear & cold lakes and to also wet a fly while pursuing trout. Fall is my preference though. In September we did an approach from the north and hiked up the East Lostine River Valley. Once you get above 5000, there is a long glacial valley which is just about the most beautiful place I've ever seen. Hiking this valley was surreal. The peaceful stream, the beautiful color of the vegetation, and Eagle Cap looking over us the whole time: perfect hiking! There's no mosquitoes at all, but the days are short. The weather is a little chilly, so no chance of taking a dip in the Lostine River. But it was pretty nice. The Lostine River approach is also an easier hike, too. You don't have to hike over a mountain pass. And you can pretty much get up to the alpine area after a few hours of hiking.

This really is a great place to hike. I like to take one of the trails all the way around the lake…read moreand depending on which trail I take, the hike can be from 3.5 to 5 miles. There are three parking areas. My favorite parking spot is the middle lot, not way out at the gate and not up close to the lake, or rather reservoir. This gives me several options for hiking. If I go around the lake clockwise from this parking lot, I'll be leaving the hill to climb at the end of the hike. If I go counterclockwise around the reservoir, I'll be doing the hilly part first and then the slow climb out at the end of the hike. The hubby prefers to hilly part first; I prefer the hilly part last. I find the long steady climb out becomes monotonous. We try to mix it up. Rarely do we shortcut the hike and walk across the top of the dam on the south end, as the back side is way more fun. Depending on what the weather has been up to, some of the trails can be quite muddy, and of course, in the spring and summer months, there are ticks. I usually encounter only one or two other walkers/hikers/dogs on a trip around the reservoir. Only once have I had to yield to horses. This really is a great place for some fresh air and exercise.

This morning the weather was perfect, in the mid 30s, so my wife and I decided to walk around the…read morelake. Great fun. We shared the lake with a few dogs, a few walkers and a few scouts.

This is a beautiful park to enjoy by Lake Payette for camping or day use. Lots of places to hike…read moreand explore. I highly recommend Ponderosa State park.

As a born Idahoan I am ashamed to say I had never been here, mostly because as a kid we just went…read moreto the winter carnival every year. That being said better late than never! This park has a FANTASTIC visitor center! I mean it's not packed with tons of info but it's got a solid little bit, nice folks, a good little gift shop, clean bathrooms, what more could you want? There are so many trails with an abundance of options for difficulty, or even just driving through was tranquil. We saw a huge variety of birds, wildlife, flowers, and just incredible views. It's worth a visit, take a day and explore, we went in late June and saw many adorable fawns and deer!

They accepted our bus for the night. Which can be a problem. Price was good. The bathroom was comfy.read more

My wife and I spent two nights here in our class C motor home while we explored the Hells Canyon…read moreScenic Byway. We found the park to be clean and well maintained; the restrooms and showers were very nice. The RV sites have adequate space, there was a nice picnic table but no fire ring; there are a couple of community fire pits. The hot spring soaking tubs are adequate but nothing unique. The staff was friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.