Oh man, oh man, oh man--all of the heart eyes! (Not the easiest thing in the world to get to, but…read morelike a hidden treasure, once you find it, the hunt is so worth it!) How to get there(ish): 1. Head up ID 55 like you're going towards McCall 2. Hang a right on Banks Lowman Highway 3. Drive for 28 miles and then you'll see Pine Flats Campground on the right 4. (Now getting to the hot springs is a bit tricky. Side note: I definitely would NOT recommend attempting this in snowy weather, that just would not be smart or safe.) Anyways, you're going to take a trail that runs sort of by the river and is towards the rightmost part of the campground. You'll walk for what I assume to be a quarter mile, and then voila! You'll arrive at a beach along the river with massive boulders and pools stacked against the hillside (this is all natural by the way)! The Campground: Parking is $5/day, and I am not sure about the cost of overnight camping as we only made a day trip here. They have one bathroom here, and, well, it's totally a public park bathroom. The Views: We went on an October weekend, so we had a view that combined all things beautiful that Idaho has to offer in one--snow on mountains in the distance, lush green hills, stunning fall foliage, a rushing river running along the hot springs, and clean mountain air. The Hot Springs: A good amount of the pools of water were warm and I would only recommend sitting in them if the weather is above 80 degrees, or else you'll get chilly real quick. But for the most part, they were toasty, especially if you sat underneath the ones with waterfalls--those will heat you right up! Pro Tip(s): 1. Make sure you have more than enough gas in your car--you're out of service up here and out of luck if you run out of gas. 2. Bring a big water bottle! Sitting in hot water will dehydrate ya real quick.

For anyone feeling super adventurous and spontaneous. Maybe even wanting to just get out and…read moreexperience something new this beginning of spring Pine Flats is definitely the perfect spot. When you arrive it can be a little confusing but don't be overwhelmed with the long walking trail! Overall our experience for first timers was great. We did have to walk a little and if your a first timer also like us you may want to be ready with some hiking shoes, warm clothes/swimming clothes if your using the hot springs and a happy motivation(: The hot springs pool overall is pretty smaller then expected but good maybe for couples if you need a nice date idea. The temperature is perfect if you land in the right spot. (Lower ones are better) would we do this again ? 10/10 yes.

I had no idea how big this park was... yes there's the big kids play areas... but also many walking…read morepath options, including accessible (paved) sections as well as multi dirt & gravel sections, level & with incline! Look up on the city of Eagle's website for info on their gazebo rentals. I will definitely be returning for more walks here this winter!

Visited on busy Friday evening, our two girls had so much fun. The park is clean, bathrooms are…read moreclean, there were soccer games occurring in the field behind, so the parking was madness. The variety of things for kids to play on here is best in class throughout the treasure valley. Find some time to visit, you'll have a smile from ear to ear when you see how much joy your little ones will experience here.

One of my absolute favorite parks in the treasure valley. I love that they also have the seasonal…read morecoffee/ice cream cart to get an affogato while the kiddos are playing and running around. I highly recommend!!

Nice sized playground that also has a splash pad! Visited here in the spring before the splash pad…read morewas available. Greenbelt area is beautiful with a ton of green and bathrooms are near the park area. Great place to picnic and enjoy being outside with kiddos

We reserved 2 nights at the Ridgeview campsite last minute. We are in no way camping experts much…read moreless own an RV (yet) but really wanted to check out the lake, campsites and the surrounding area. We read that this one had flush toilets and showers and we managed to reserve campsite #184 right near the facilities. We arrived a little after 1:00 and got set up right away. We went in the middle of the week right before Memorial Day so it wasn't full. Everyone had an RV and I only saw one other family tent camping. We bought the $5/bundle firewood which came with about 5 logs and it was enough for a few hours. I assume RV'ers bring their own! We hiked by the lake and the views are beautiful, there's even a little beach area. Pets are not allowed on the sand but you can bring them as long as they're leashed. The restroom/shower facilities were spotless but they close for cleaning from 1-2:30 daily. See my photos. Only 2 showers were open this time of the year, so it's best to go early in the evening. I ended up waiting about 15 minutes before a shower opened up. Unfortunately, it started raining in the middle of the night and the tent started leaking, so we cut our trip short and packed up at 0600. We only got to hang out for less than a day but it was still worth it to see the lake and scenic drive.

We had a great time camping here at the end of May! We stayed in the buttercup loop and although…read morethere are no hook ups it was wonderful and there was no one else in site except the host! We had so much fun kayaking and fishing and so did our chocolate lab! I think cascade will be an annual stop for us and looking forward to checking out the other loops!

As of April 2023, this park has been completely revamped. There is all brand new equipment. Out of…read morerespect for the dozens of kids here right now, I won't take any pictures but you have to come check out the updated park. It is amazing.

This is a cool place! Nice big park and the surrounding area is very nice! Taken care of nice, and…read morethe park on the other side of the hill is beautiful with ducks and a pond

My wife and I discovered this park on a whim while looking at possible wedding locations back in…read more2021. On first glance, it wasn't what we were looking for as a potential wedding venue, but we still enjoyed an afternoon outing, walking in the park, getting some sunlight, and seeing the rest of the location. Just shortly passed the park was Indian Creek so we got to watch it flowing by like a raging river. It was truly spectacular. Well, not necessarily part of the park itself. It's definitely a nice charm. Just a stone. Throw away the park and plenty of space for kids, a picnic area, and a very large porta potty.

Since moving to Boise I've heard people talk about Robie Creek in the context of the half…read moremarathon...what I didn't know was that it's also a dreamy little treasure where you can sunbathe and cool off! Just past Lucky Peak Reservoir about 15 minutes, you'll find a little turn out on the left hand side of the road that leads to Robie Creek. Head down that road for about 5 minutes and then you'll arrive! The nitty-gritty: This park has a humble little beach, buoys set in place that mark off where it is safe to swim, a small parking lot, restrooms and covered patios with picnic tables underneath. The fun stuff: What I love about this spot is that it is SO peaceful (at least, that's always been my experience here!). Its far enough out of town that you feel like you can disconnect from the busyness of life, but close enough that your car's gas tank won't hurt too bad from driving to it. My suggestion? Bring a paddle board with you and paddle out to the middle of the water, lay down on your board, and look up! The mix of the refreshing water, clear blue skies, cliffs surrounding the water, and lack of cell phone service out here on a hot summer day are like a little slice of heaven. Looking to get out in the sun and play in the water? Give this place a go- it's wonderful!

We spent two afternoons here fishing and playing! The highlight was sitting at the edge of the dock…read moretrying to catch some fish! It is absolutely beautiful out on the lake, and the views can't be beat. Here are some thoughts/recommendations for your visit: -The dock is NOT the place to fish with young children. It sways back and forth and kids are likely to fall in if they aren't watched carefully! Also be careful- there is lots of bird and deer poop on the dock! -It's hard to guess what might make the fish bite. Salmon eggs seemed to attract the most fish, but we still only caught one. We tried worms and fishing cheese as well. -The playground is really fun for kids, but the grassy area is filled with poop that make it hard to walk safely -The parking is so close to the lake, which was awesome!! Overall, we really enjoyed our experience here, and would recommend a visit! It's not a terribly far drive from Boise, either.

Come out and see some Nature and nice walks. The formation…read morecenter is nice too. Friendly staff.

Deer flat wildlife refuge is a beautiful area to visit and walk. They have a building along the…read morepath for birdwatching. The visitor center was open and the workers inside were very nice and informative. The visitor center educates you on the nearby wildlife you can expect to see. Definitely recommend you stop by for a little hike.

Fun, super short trail (takes about 15 minutes) to get to the Falls where you can take a dip in the…read morebeautiful little lake if you're not afraid of the freezing cold! The trail was super picturesque. I loved how because it's in a gorge, it is almost all shaded. We chose it since we have young kids and needed a short trail. I had read that this was super kid friendly and do be warned there are some short steep dusty slopes, and ledgy areas, that made us very nervous with our 5 year old and our 83 year old relative. It's kid friendly in terms of it being short, but there are some nerve racking spots for sure! The best type of shoes for this would be something like hiking sandals that you can get wet since there are areas you need a good grip for hiking, and others where you literally have to hop over stones. The waterfall is breathtaking and we sat there for some time enjoying the view.

Nice 20 minute hike to the water falls once you get to the creek…read more Here are a few suggestions from a First Responder that assists when needed. Wear appropriate foot wear!! DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS!!!!! Trail can have poison Ivy along the path. Do not veer from the trail. You will probably get your feet wet. You will have to walk over wet rocks and can fall into creek. Not handicap accessible. If you become injured, expect that it can take over an hour to get volunteer Ambulance and Fire personal to get you to the ambulance, then another 30 minutes to a hospital. the Volunteer EMS service can not give pain medications, so better be tough butter cup!! If you decide to take a path that goes above the falls and you get injured, expect an extra long recovery. Intermountain search and Rescue *IMSR) will have to respond from Boise assist you off of the hill. In the case of severe injury, Life flight will probably be dispatched to expedite transportation to a hospital. I have every thing from a broken wrist, broken legs, ankles, to severe injury from a person falling 30 feet from a cliff. That recovery took over six hours, IMSR, four wheelers, and life flight. Please remember that if you do call for emergency services, we are volunteer community Fire/Ems personal that respond. We take time out of our day to assist in your worst time. Please treat us with respect and if you feel you can donate to our agencies, it is greatly appreciated.

Come see the new & even more improved park! More parking scattered around downtown, more shops, of…read morebigger variety... & new bathrooms!

This is in downtown Eagle. There are fountains in the summer, a gazebo, some benches for seating…read moreand a small grassy area. It's a great spot to take a little break during the day, if you're out in downtown Eagle. They have a Saturday market from 9:30AM - 2PM. This year the market is open April 23 - October 15th. We've been to the market a few times over the last several years and have enjoyed it. There is nowhere near the selection as the downtown Boise market but for Eagle, it's a nice Saturday morning outing!