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Planning RV Trips to These Southwest Idaho Destinations

The places listed above range from in-town day trips to full weekend getaways, and each one suits a different kind of rig and travel style. Knowing a little about the roads and facilities before you leave makes the difference between a relaxed trip and a stressful one.

Close to town: day use and short hops

The Boise River Greenbelt and Table Rock are best treated as day destinations rather than overnight stops. Parking near trailheads and greenbelt access points is sized for cars, so if you are bringing a larger motorhome, consider leaving it at your campsite and using a tow vehicle or bicycle. The road up to Table Rock is narrow and not well suited to big rigs.

Bogus Basin Road is steep and winding with many switchbacks. Smaller vans and truck campers usually manage it fine, but long trailers and Class A coaches should think carefully, especially in winter when conditions change quickly.

State parks with camping

Lucky Peak and Eagle Island are popular for water recreation close to Boise, while Ponderosa State Park in McCall and Three Island Crossing near Glenns Ferry offer established campgrounds that work well for RV stays. Idaho state park campsites can fill up early on summer weekends, so check the official Idaho Parks and Recreation reservation system well ahead of time and confirm site length limits and hookup types before booking.

Heading into the mountains

The Boise National Forest covers a huge area along routes such as ID-21 and ID-55. Forest Service campgrounds tend to be more rustic, often with limited or no hookups, so arrive with full fresh water tanks, charged batteries and empty holding tanks. Mountain grades put extra load on brakes and transmissions; using lower gears on descents and checking tire pressure before you climb are simple habits that pay off.

Before you go

• Check road and weather conditions, since mountain passes and higher-elevation areas can see snow well into spring and again in autumn.
• Verify fire restrictions during the dry summer months.
• Inspect brakes, tires, lights and seals ahead of the season.

If your rig needs a once-over before a trip, our service and parts team can help, and our guides cover more trip-planning tips for Idaho road-trippers.