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

Great resort right next to snake river! Amazing service! This place is one of the best RV resorts…read morewe have stayed.

Beautiful campground, great staff, we had a great trip and we plan to come back. Great location tooread 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.

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.

Beautiful well maintained campground. Nice community center. Clean bathrooms and showers. Great…read morewater pressure. A pool and jacuzzi! Don't miss it.

It was funny this RV park was just a place for us to wait a few days before we were able to get to…read moreanother RV park closer to the Basque Block. We didn't have any expectations but we really loved Hi Valley RV Park!! We appreciated how quiet it was and all the staff members were helpful and friendly. I strongly recommend this park and we look forward to next time we are in town. BTW we didn't like the next RV park. We kept comparing it to Hi Valley LOL

Nice park lots of amenities to enjoy nice clean dog park staff is friendly and helpful had a great…read morestay

This is a great pull through site. It is very clean throughout the RV park, pool area, laundry, and…read moreshower/bathrooms. They sell propane on their site too. They have a well kept pet area. This place is big to get some dog walking in. There is a Maverick gas station across the street with the best diesel price that we found. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The only negative is you do hear loud traffic due to a major road if your up by the office. It is close to the highway, which makes it easy for exiting and entering.

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 !!!!

Excellent quality, price and place employees are super attentive and courteous…read moreWebsite works great for setting appointments

Nice place. Closed under construction but it really is a very short walk. Bathroom I didn't go in…read morebut hubby used it to change and said it was nasty. Worth the trip through those majestic mountain ranges.

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!