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.

A beautiful setting! All new, clean with a beautiful creek. Small campground, quiet and 5 miles…read moreaway from the quaint town of Idaho City. We will come back.

amazing experience me and my little sister had a blast and felt very safe has wifi and a shower…read moreplus town is only a 10 minutes drive up the street

We stayed there on July 14-16th. Great campground, clean and well maintained. This was a great…read morelocation to do day trips to other sights in the area. Lots of hiking in the area. Enjoyable place to just kick back and relax.

This was stop #2 on our family RV adventure. Since this was our 6 year old twins' first RV trip, I…read morethought it would be a fun experience to "rough it" in the relative wilderness (of the Boise National Forest). As such, this campsite has very few amenities (no electricity, no water hook up, no sewage hook up, no showers, definitely no cell service/wifi). There are water taps and toilets (vault toilets/non-flushing) located around the campsite. Sites have fire pits and picnic tables. Sites were well spaced out. Lake is beautiful. Water was chilly, but great for fishing and rafting. Hiking and biking trails. Be prepared to deal with the bugs (the horseflies and gnats were particularly bothersome). Lighting the fire helped a bit. Unfortunately, our twins weren't overly thrilled with the natural setting and relative seclusion, and were ready to boycott the rest of the RV trip. However, if you want a place to unwind and unplug, this is the spot for you.

I can't believe I didn't leave a review for this place and now they are closing. :'(…read more If you get a chance to check them out before that happens then you should do it. Scott is amazing at what he does, keeps you safe, and makes you feel like family right away. This is a no frills kind of place but it's all thrills. It's right off the river in Horseshoe Bend. Everyone makes you feel comfortable and they all do a good job to make sure you have a great time no matter how confident or how nervous you are. They take you to the top of the hill and get you all hooked up and ready to go. They don't rush anything at all, they make sure that you are completely comfortable with the preflight instructions. To be honest though there really isn't too much to do because they do all the work for you and you just get to enjoy the ride. This is an amazing experience that you won't forget!! Just take a look at the view in my picture.

This is a beautiful place to experience free-flight. Sunset seems to be the best time to visit the…read morepark. They have a 900ft tall mile long ridge right above the Payette River. Sunset flights here are magical! This is a great place to experience tandem paragliding, learn to fly on your own, or fly independently if you're already certified. Oh, and it's a fantastic place to camp! The sites are under tall trees right next to the river!

It's the only campground in the region that has electric hook-ups. No water or sewer/septic, but…read morethere are outhouses and a dump station next door. The camp host, Mike, is a really cool guy and is happy to help. The whole campground is super cool and very clean. We'll definitely be back.

This is an amazing place to reconnect with yourself and nature. Depending on the time of day, you…read morecan see deer and elk that roam the property. Dan & Jamie said they even saw a moose and her calf coming up off the river. The pool is wonderful and clean. If you are a star gazer it is a perfect place to take in the view while relaxing in the pool. If you are tired and just want to hang out in the cabin, Jamie & Dan supply you with snacks, books, and they have a large library of movies you can choose from. I encourage you, to take the time and treat yourself to your own private get away. Once they give you a tour of the place and answer your questions, they disappear unless they are needed.

We recently had the privilege of staying at this wonderful place. If you are a hot springs…read moreenthusiast and love nature, but in a peaceful and relaxing setting, this place is for you. This property juts up to a beautiful section of the South Fork of the Payette River. The hosts have set up many different seating areas overlooking the river. The property sits above the river and there is a cliff right next to the river, but with a couple of private trails that lead down to the property's own private beach areas when the river is lower. The crown gem of the property however is a nice little hot pool that is the perfect temperature for soaking. Our favorite times to soak were in the early morning hours and well into the night when it was nice and dark. The hosts had provided some nice floating equipment to use in the pool that were great for relaxing in the water and enjoying some epic stargazing. This property is in the wilderness away from town so the setting is perfect for this type of activity. And best of all...you have the whole place to yourselves. The hosts, Jamie and Dan, are some of the nicest and most helpful people and really care that you have a good time on their property. They are very warm and welcoming in their demeanor. They are always available if you need them, but they have a way of making it feel as if you have the whole property to yourself, which you kind of do. The separate cabin for the guests is small but super cozy. Even though there is not a kitchen, there is a fridge and microwave with a grill just outside the door. There are a couple of fire pits as well and so there are opportunities to cook over an open fire if you want to. We ate very well while we were there. The hosts also stock the cabin with a variety of different snacks and treats. There are also treats provided for you to feed their horse Legs if you so desire. Activities abound in this area and we are avid hikers, so that is where we spent a lot of our time, but we always loved returning after a long hike to just chill on the property and take it all in. We have stayed at a lot of different places like this, but Double J&D Hot Spring Ranch is probably our favorite. As I said before, the hosts are amazing and there are tons of things to do in the area. They provide their guests with a good range of activities and the property guide book has a good deal of information about the area with recommendations. And if you can't find what you're looking for, Dan and Jamie will probably be able to point you in the right direction. It was our second time staying there and it certainly won't be the last. We were only there for three nights, and I wish we could have stayed longer. If you decide to give this place a chance, I'm sure that you will leave feeling refreshed and rejuvinated as this is the perfect place to unwind, relax, and re-connect with nature.

FREE primitive campsites on the banks of the Payette River! There are about 5 sites here, on a…read morebluff overlooking the river, and you can climb down to the water if you're surefooted. No tables or BBQ grills, but there were fire rings. No bathrooms either, which is slightly problematic as there aren't any secluded areas to pee out of sight of the other campers (unless you hike a ways across the road). Other annoyances included the incessant sound of gunshots (I think there was a firing range nearby), the sound of small aircraft buzzing (must be an airstrip nearby -- combined with the gunshots, sounded like a battlefield) and the constant whir of motors from rednecks' gold-panning equipment sucking and filtering river water in search of gold flakes. Aside from all THAT....really, it was a pretty good spot to camp. It was F R E E !!!!