Idaho... Boise, Challis, Sawtooth NFS campgrounds?

The Texan wrote:
What is your route? Just naming the NF leaves lots of room for guessing.

Understood

We're flexible... have plenty of time and don't have a specific route... our route is dependent on CGs along the way that we can fit in. We will eventually end up in Ennis MT. but may go through the Grand Tetons and YS if possible. Do you have a suggested route you would recommend?

Thanks to all for your replies.

There are several options depending on what route you are taking to Montana. If you go via Salmon and US 93, there are BLM and FS campgrounds along US 93 that will fit your 5th. Just north of Salmon is a BLM campground right on the Salmon River - Tower Rock IIRC. Further north on US 93 are several FS campgrounds, but they may only have one or two spots that fit your trailer well.

If you are going over to Eastern Idaho and up I-15 to Montana, there are a few good spots. One is the North Bingham County Park http://www.co.bingham.id.us/parks_recreation/north_bingham_park.html that is right on the Snake River - take I-15 Exit 108 East for 1 mile. Other options closer to the border include Stoddard Creek FS campground just north of Spencer - lots of boondocking in the area also.

Finally, if you are going up to Yellowstone via US 20, there are several FS campgrounds in the Island Park area, but they are typically busy, even during the week. Some take reservations and some do not.

Hope this helps...

What is your route? Just naming the NF leaves lots of room for guessing.

Thanks dahkota

In/near Sawtooth National Recreation Area, check out the Redfish Lake Campgrounds. I think there are 5 or 6 and some of them are non-reservable. We stayed in Outlet Campground which has some great sites. Also try Stanley Lake. I think there were a couple of sites large enough. If you want to boondock, there are plenty of places along that road, on your right as you travel north on 75 up to Stanley.

Check out the Stanley Baking Company if you pass through the area. They have a really great breakfast.

http://www.idahocampgroundreview.com/redfishlakearea.html