Hwy 95 from Winnemucca to Boise, Id. and RV sites in Idaho

[Hamnet]

Heading to Boise,Idaho in August. How is the HWY 95 from Winnemucca to Boise? Also, any recommendations on RV parks around Boise area would be appreciated. Thank you.

[ppine]

Nevada is nothing but cactus and rocks. You should drive around it.

[bikendan]

Hamnet wrote:
Thank you all for your responses. I figured it would be boring. Couldn’t be any worse than hwy 80 East across Nevada from Reno to Utah.

AMEN to that!

[kknowlton]

Not sure how close to Boise you need to be, but Mountain Home RV Park is really nice.

[Hamnet]

Thank you all for your responses. I figured it would be boring. Couldn’t be any worse than hwy 80 East across Nevada from Reno to Utah.

[ReneeG]

ramyankee wrote:
Yes, that route is all good but so boring. But if you go that route you can tell everyone you have been to Rome. Much nicer countryside after you leave Nevada...

Years ago Jordan Valley was a very well known speed trap...

Know the speed trap well, went through there following the speed limit and was stopped. Was home just visiting so couldn't make the court date and had to mail in the fine. Later it was determined that they had a racket going on and were busted for it.

[ramyankee]

Yes, that route is all good but so boring. But if you go that route you can tell everyone you have been to Rome. Much nicer countryside after you leave Nevada...

Years ago Jordan Valley was a very well known speed trap...

[ppine]

Some people look but they do not see.
Anyone ever been to the Big Loop Rodeo at Jordan Valley?
Ever fished the local reservoir.
Seen the buffalo herd.
Floated the Owhyee River.

[ReneeG]

Agree on the highway from Winnemucca to Boise. Just past Jordan Valley you'll drive over the Owyhee's, a range of hills more than mountains, but you will gain elevation. Don't take the slight rise for granted as even with a car, it can get away from you on the way down.

As for where to stay. Ambassador in Caldwell is a resort style RV park. KOA in Meridian is crowded and tight. In Boise, on the river is Boise Riverside RV Park. In Caldwell again is a fairly new place, Canyon Springs RV Resort. Mountain View in Boise is right on the interstate and close, but lots of trees. For a one night stay passing through any of these are good and if staying a few days, pick a location closest to the reasons you are staying longer.

[Y-Guy]

I agree with pfidahospud. I caught 95 to Winnemucca at Hwy 78, I can't see it being much different between 78 and Boise.

What type of RV park/campground are you looking for? Resort are are you looking to camp in the woods?

The Ambassador RV Resort is very nice, but its flat, concrete with a pool.

South of Mountain Home you have Three Island Crossing State park which is pretty nice.

[CarnationSailor]

Meridian KOA is nice, but like all KOA's, expensive.

[ppine]

I like the road and used to drive it at least once a year.
Boise has turned into a big town. There are some RV parks outside of town that can put you in the woods, especially to the north or out towards Cascade Res.

[pfidahospud]

The highway itself is flat, desserty, and very boring. Sorry no suggestions for places to stay. It’s an area you travel though, not stay, IMHO.

[Nutinelse2do]

Highly recommend Ambassador RV Resort. It’s in Caldwell, about 30 miles from Boise.

Not sure if that’s too far, but it’s a beautiful resort.

Safe travels