Probably belongs in routes and trips - but

[Topophillia]

With any luck, this won't get bounced to routes, because what I am looking for are places to see in Idaho where most rv's can't or shouldn't go. This is why we have truck campers and so, I am not interested in some private campgrounds, but rather the out of the way places only we will find. Scenery and isolation are high on my list. Wildlife and water rate high too.
Will probably be in Idaho for about one month, so what shouldn't I miss?
Thanks to all.

Bob

[Topophillia]

Owyheedog , I am not planning on being in Idaho before the middle of August, so hopefully the snow will be long gone and not yet back. I have an F350 with a Lance 1030 camper. Might even throw the Yamaha 250 on the front just for fun. I am kind of top heavy for too much serious off-roading, but I guess that slow and steady can get me anywhere my nerves will permit.

[Jaxie]

Check out the Selkirk Loop. It's a fun trip and there's lots of sidetrips around it some more offroad then others.

[Topophillia]

Wow! Lots of great suggestions. Thank you all for taking the time to respond. I will start doing research based on all the suggestions and get some Forest Service maps coming my way. Can't wait. I think mid to late August into September will be my target, unless there is too much chance of snow in the high country.
Thanks again, Bob

[Owyheedog]

Well hope this doesn't result in a double post, seems to have been a glitch when I hit Post Message... but so far a lot of good suggestions. But a little more info would help. When do you plan to be in Idaho? Some great places aren't accessible until much later when the snow goes away and the roads open up. Also, what sort of truck/camper combo do you have? This would make a lot of difference as to where you are able to go.

[_DJ_1]

From an Idaho Native I would suggest this book.

Backcountry Roads Idaho

[whizbang]

Follow the rivers and you can't go wrong: Selway, Lochsa, Kelly creek, various forks of the Clearwater, the St. Joe.

We like the area around McCall. And don't miss the area west of Yellowstone out toward Last Chance.

Take your fly rod. I always do.

[Tiger4x4RV]

Owyhee Uplands Back Country Byway

Sign at the beginning: "If you travel beyond this point you will be responsible for costs of search and rescue."

103 miles of dirt. Great trip!

[Two_Pedals]

To get to some remote areas, check out the Lemhi Mountain Range and Lost River Mountain Range, South of Salmon and Challis, Idaho. Salmon and Challis National Forest. The headwaters of the Lost River, Little Lost River, Lemhi River, and Pahsimeroi are quite remote and scenic with 12,000 foot peaks. For a little less remoteness, check out the Sawtooth Mountain Area near Stanley. Quite scenic but more people. The headwaters of the East Fork Salmon River are also quite scenic. The Magruder Corrider Road is quite remote between Elk City, Idaho and Darby, Montana. Road is usually passible to small truck campers suitable for rugged roads in mid summer. The Lochsa River and Selway river areas are also quite scenic and remote. Northern Idaho is generally wetter and the mtns less high but also quite scenic and remote. The sagebrush desert south of the Snake river is also quite remote around the Bruneau and Jarbidge rivers. The rivers are in deep canyons but it can be quite hot in mid summer. Just a few ideas, there are many more areas to see. Boondock camping spots are plentiful. Lots of National Forest and BLM administered public lands. Have a great trip.

[wintersun]

I start by ordering the US National Forest maps for the areas where we plan to travel. They show campsites, dispersed camping areas (primative), and BLM lands, as well as all the roads, including old dirt roads from ranching and logging activity over the years. Often the BLM campgrounds are the least crowded in an area as most people do not realize that they are there, or want 110v for the TV/AC/microwave and other necessities.

States like Idaho that depend upon tourism dollars spend a lot of money producing free recreation maps and publications and they are available for the cost of a phone call. I also check with the chambers of commerce for websites on festivals and other activities and things to see and do in an area. In some cases we want to know about festivals so as to avoid an area at that time when it is going to be a lot more crowded.