BOISE — Idaho started doubling camping fees for out-of-staters at its five most popular state parks on Thursday, as required by a new law passed by the Legislature this year, ...

Idaho Parks and Receation has 30 parks, Idaho Power has 39 parks, the Boise National Forest has 70 campgrounds. With seven national forests in the state, there are plenty of camping from border to ...

Idaho’s state parks are thriving, just five years after Gov. Butch Otter proposed shutting down the parks department and eliminating funding. State funding for parks in Idaho is still less than ...

Sure, national parks are amazing. But don't forget there are plenty of gorgeous state parks also, including this pristine lakeside park in northern Idaho.

Idaho parks, which are seeing more visitors than ever, ... One of those projects will include a 50-space RV campground at Eagle Island State Park.

Idaho State Parks set a visitation record in 2020 with nearly 7.7 million people coming to the parks for day use and camping – a surge of 1.2 million over the previous high number.

Idaho State Parks and Recreation Fred Turner and his wife were serving as campground hosts at Bruneau Dunes State Park during a violent summer storm. While the wind shook their trailer, they heard ...

Camping is both and that's why the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is piloting WiFi access in the state park system. Read the full story at idahostatesman.com. This story was originally ...

With hundreds of campgrounds throughout Idaho, it is hard to pick a favorite. There are campgrounds next to lakes, in the ...

As Idaho’s population grows, state parks, Boise trails, national forests and other outdoor spots are busier. Ridge to Rivers, Idaho State Parks and Rec and other agencies say they see more visitors.

Idaho State Parks reported a visitation record in 2020 of nearly 7.7 million people coming to the parks for day use and camping — 1.2 million more than the previous high number.

Craig Quintana, spokesperson for Idaho State Parks and Recreation, ... Across more than a dozen parks that offer camping, Quintana said the 2023 season is already 27% booked.