Idaho Camping

For nearly a decade, we had a favorite spot in the southern Sawtooth Mountains that was about a two-hour drive from Twin Falls, but years of damage from storms and humans forced us to look elsewhere.

At some point during a camping trip someone usually brings up playing a game. An outdoor website recently made a list of what they referred to as the "best camping games of 2023," and I'm curious what Idahoans think about it.

There's one thing campers in Idaho can never trust. That's the weather, and there's one thing that should always be in the truck bed on the off chance you might need it.

The sizzle of bacon, sausage, and eggs in the morning in the Idaho backcountry is enough to wake anyone from a slumber. The dogs are usually playing sous-chef because they know what hits the ground or gets handed to them is going to be a tasty break from the ordinary kibbles.

There are 35 million acres of public land and hundreds of private campgrounds and backcountry campsites to choose from. Here are the top rated in Idaho.