Wow, oh wow, oh wow! What an experience this was! Staying at this yurt was one heck of a way to…read morekick off the winter season. This yurt - named after the man responsible for the entire six-yurt system just north of Idaho City - is hidden away three miles in the Idaho City backcountry. During the winter months, this yurt is ideal for snowshoers and backcountry skiers. (Although, I wouldn't suggest trying to ski to it as it has a lofty climb towards the end of your ascent.) Every part of this experience was lovely. The hike in was fun and challenging, the yurt is housed with more than enough amenities necessary to make for a comfortable stay, and the views are priceless! This experience was not glamping by any means, but I wouldn't quite call it roughin' it in the wilderness. It falls somewhere between the two. It requires a 3 mile trek, is located out of cell phone service, houses no running water, no electricity, and its restroom facility is a permanent outhouse 20 yards away from the yurt which has no door (the most scenic view you'll ever have while using the restroom, IMO). Once you are in the yurt you'll find two sets of bunk beds, a futon, table, chairs, a kitchenette stocked with cups, mugs, knives, forks, plates, paper towels, pots and pans, as well as a wood fire stove (along with more than enough wood to keep it running) and a mini propane stove. This yurt is also stocked with board games, coloring pencils, and a journal so you can share your experience with future yurt patrons. The Hennessy yurt is brilliantly located on a peak that overlooks Pilots Peak, Sunset Peak, Trinity Mountains, Steele Mountain, Wolf Mountain and the Crooked River Valley. Watching the sunrise from the deck was unlike anything I've ever seen. There was a thick layer of mist that sat on the trees below us - it actually felt like we were up in the clouds! Other thoughts/things to note: - I was concerned that I would be cold throughout this experience, but I didn't even come close! Snowshoeing in made me work up a sweat, and the wood fire stove kept us cozy and warm through the wee hours of the night. - The view of the stars at night from this yurt is remarkable - you are aways out from any light pollution, allowing you to see stars you had no idea were there! - You'll have to pack in your own food. We brought chili that was prepped and cooked before hand for dinner, and SO MUCH BACON, veggies, and other fixin's to make a scramble for breakfast. I also suggest bringing tea, coffee, hot coco, or some other sort of warm drink to keep you feeling cozy! - While you can melt snow down and proceed to boil it for 15 minutes, then let it cool, then drink it - I would suggest packing in some water bottles, just to make your life a little easier. - Snowshoeing to the yurt is a blast, but be sure to take some time to snowshoe around the yurt once you've arrived! - Be sure to book in advance!!!! My friend who booked this yurt did so in September. From what I gathered, the yurt is completely booked for the 2018/19 winter season (on the weekends and optimal times, at least). If this is something you want to do, plan ahead, find out when booking opens up for these, and hop to it as soon as you can! - Cost was $115 a night - split between 6 people, that's a little less than $20 a person. That is a steal for the views and experience you get here!

Great little shop and visitor center on the edge of town. Very friendly staff and lots of little…read moretrinkets for sale including bookmarks, magnets, T-shirts, posters, Huckleberry candies, and a little something for everyone. Definitely make sure to stop by and say hi if you're planning to come to Idaho City.

When you gotta go, you gotta go! Thank goodness for convenient visitor centers in isolated locals.read more

Hosts were able to accommodate us on short notice and were incredibly helpful and inviting. Great…read moredrive from Boise to the site and if you keep driving up the mountain you're going to get to experience some fantastic curves. Event center is well maintained and the grounds are inviting. Campsite 1 is located near a large grass field was nice and soft to lay on. Owners made us feel welcome and happy to have us. Awesome experience!!

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.

Perfect , I give it a four star. A five star would be remodel the pool make it three times…read morebigger.lagoon shape and put in a 120 room 6 story hotel now that would be a five star

What a terrific day! Clean, warm water, and a lovely setting...what more can you ask for.read more

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.

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.

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 !!!!

If you are looking for a place to have a GREAT time... Look no further. We have booked #2 downtown…read moreCrouch, #3 at Lake Terrace and #1 in downtown Crouch. My favorites, well I like them all but if I had to choose I might pick Lake Terrace because of the lovely view on the back patio and if you golf you're in luck. There is a golf course near the unit. I love #2 as well it's great if you have a larger group. All of the trailers have everything you need from a blender (wink, wink) to a barbeque. The décor well, the name says it all lol. Christmas trees, beer cans, Uncle Billy Bob's brief case (Tighty whities with a handle.) It's all decked out and we love it! I could write a book about how wonderful it is while visiting there. We highly recommend! Susie Miller, Homedale, Idaho

All rentals were very dirty upon arrival. Houses didn't get enough toilet paper, the hot water…read moresmells like rotten eggs, the floors were dirty and the walls were flimsy. We rented 5 units and all of them had the same issues. Later we were told by the owner that they don't clean, they don't wash the bedding and they don't do dishes. They claimed that since we had chocolate on the sheet from kids, that they would have to wash all the bedding. It's crazy to know that they do not clean the bedding and get upset if they have to. It's very odd and unprofessional. Do not stay here unless you have your own RV. It's gross and she will ask for more money later to do the laundry that they should always do no mattet what.