Idaho
Learn about camping and boondocking in Idaho
Bootjack Dispersed Area, Island Park, ID
Bootjack Dispersed Area is a small piece of land managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game located along the banks of Henrys Fork, sandwiched between US-20 and Bootjack Drive, just north of Island Park, ID. This is not a designated campground nor fishing or wildlife area, it's just land owned by the Department and available for public recreation.
Map of Idaho Rest Areas
Locations depicted on this Idaho rest area map were gathered from the Idaho Department of Transportation. These are all of the state’s official rest areas. Click on each map marker for additional details… Idaho Rest Area Rules The following is a list of rules for Idaho Rest Areas. These rules were adopted by the Idaho Department of Transportation. They have been codified into the Idaho Administrative Code. Text of these rules have been edited for easier reading. To see the full, actual text of the rules, please visit, “Rules for Using Rest Areas in Idaho“. More About Idaho Rest Areas
IDAPA 39.03.50, Rules Governing Safety Rest Areas
This is the full set of rules adopted by the Idaho Department of Transportation regarding the public use of its highway rest areas. Most persons will be interested in Section 300 "Occupancy of Developed Rest Areas"
Idaho Camping Laws and Regulations
All the laws and regulations within the State of Idaho that pertain to camping, campfires, and other activities associated with camping, including overnight parking...
Portneuf Lower Sportsmens Access
Portneuf Lower Campground, Lava Hot Springs, ID Portneuf Lower is probably is the best kept secret with respect to free camping in Lava Hot Springs. Well, at least it was. While RV parks in town cost as much as $100.00 a night, and still get sold out during weekends in Summer, Portneuf Lower often has several places where RVers can boondock, and only be two miles away from town. The campground is located right on the Portneuf River. You can literally camp right on the banks, and hear the sounds of gentle waterfalls pouring over travertine slabs. Instead of waking up ... Read more
A Guide to Boondocking in Idaho
Boondocking in Idaho! Boondocking in Idaho is becoming more popular due to campers seeking free campsites further away from high traffic states like Colorado, Utah and California. The Gem State is loaded with public lands thanks to several national forests, BLM lands, and a very generous state trust land policy. Idaho also offers the best boondocking choices close to Yellowstone National Park. Idaho Boondocking Map This Idaho Boondocking Map contains locations of free boondocking and free campgrounds where bloggers and YouTubers have produced detailed reviews. Click on a map marker to access their reviews… [AK] [AL] [AR] [AZ] [CA] [CO] ... Read more
