Ore Ida Council - Where To Go Camping
Barber Pool
Description:
Just outside Boise on Highway 21, this is just below the Oregon Trail
Marker on BLM land, behind the Crow Inn. Nicely wooded with lots
of room to spread out, This area can camp a fairly large sized
troop. It is an excellent area for a summer evening Court of
Honor or Pack meeting for Boise units, since it is so close to
town. Since it is right off the Boise Greenbelt, it is a good
camping spot for a 5-10 mile bike trek.
Notes: Caution!!! There are large clumps of Poison Ivy throughout the area and need to be identified and pointed out to the Scouts.
Facilities: None
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Merit Badges, Poison Plant Identification, Biking
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 C:4
Directions: From Boise, take Warm Springs Avenue to Highway 21 just
pass the Crows Inn and turn into the parking area at the Oregon Trail
Historical Marker. To the right you will find a trail down the
hill to the Greenbelt fence. There is a gate through the
fence. Cross the green belt and You’re there.
Black Rock
Description: Approximately 12 improved campsites in a nicely
wooded area, with stream nearby. Good for spring, summer, and
fall camping. From Idaho City go 1 mile northeast on ID 21, then
12 miles east on Forest Road 304
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood
Special Activities Available: Fishing Hiking Swimming (brr-Cold)
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: page 35 B:6
Directions: Approximately 2 miles east of Idaho City, turn south on
Rabbit Creek Road and follow the signs to Rabbit Creek. Follow
unimproved dirt road approximately 20-25 miles to Black Rock.
Bonneville Point
Description: Just outside of Boise, this is a historical point where the French
Trappers first looked out over the Boise River and exclaimed “Le
Bois.” There is a display and fenced area established by the
Lions Club. Situated on the Oregon Trail, this is a good place to
complete the requirements for the Historical Trail Award. There
is always plenty of trash to be picked up and hauled back to town for a
service project.
Notes: Good area for a single night campout or a secondary campsite close to town.
Facilities: None
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Merit Badges, Historic Trail Award
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 25 A:4
Directions: From Boise, Take I-84 to Blacks Creek Road (first exit East
of Boise). Take the exit north and bear to the left at the sign.
Bruneau Dunes State Park
Description:
approximately 2 Hours east of Boise. Bruneau Dunes State Park is
great camping for Boy Scouts and family camping. Full facilities
and improved campsites are available in this fee area. Fees are
reasonable for large and small groups. Check ahead for current
fees. Once water and other facilities are shut down for the
winter, there is no fee for camping. Improved hiking trails are
available and of course Scouts love to climb the dunes themselves.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Shower Facilities
Special Activities Available: Highest Sand Dune in North America,
Hiking, Merit Badges, fishing
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 25 C:6
Directions: From Boise take I-84 east to Mountain Home. From
Mountain Home, take Air Base Road to Idaho highway 51. South on
Highway 51 approximately 20 miles to Idaho 78. About 2 miles east
on highway 78 to the park entrance. Follow the signs.
Bull Trout Lake
Description:
On the border of the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness, Bull Trout Lake is
located just South of Cape Horn (locations of the BSA Idaho Centennial
Jubilee) off Highway 21. Hiking, Fishing and outdoor games abound
in this summer playground.
Notes:
Facilities: Restrooms, Fire Wood, Fees always possible.
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Merit Badges, Plant identification, Orienteering, Boating, Wildlife
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 44 C:2
Directions: From Boise, take Warm Springs Avenue to Highway 21.
Take Highway 21 through Idaho City and Lowman. (VERSION 2 UPDATE
road from Banks to Lowman is better and shorter, depending on where you
start from). Just as you cross into Custer County, watch for
Forest Service Road #100 and #520 going off to the left and leading to
Bull Trout Lake. There is also signage on Highway 21 pointing the
way.
Baumgartner Campground
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 36 C:1
USGS MAP: Grouse Butte
Directions:
From Boise take I-84 south to Mountain Home, take Fairfield exit.
Turn Left at Anderson Ranch access road continue on to
Featherville. 12 Miles east on Forest Service Rd. 227.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood, Hot Springs
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Access: Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fees: campground fee
Beaver Creek Campground
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 44 C:2
USGS MAP: Cape Horn Lakes
Directions:
Take Highway 21 north from Boise or Banks to Lowman road. Travel
north from Lowman to the Cape Horn area. Turn left at the sign to
the Seafoam Area and Bradley Scout Camp. Take a right on the Seafoam
Road to Beaver Creek Campground it will be on the right.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Access: Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Fishing- Check fishing regulations for special requirements, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Fees: Campground fee
Blue Lake
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 43 C:4
GPS Coordinate: 44.4098 -116.135
USGS MAP: Alpha
Directions:
From Boise take Hwy. 55 north through Smith’s Ferry. Turn left on
Cabarton Rd. At the Clear Creek Inn/Lodge. Turn left on Forest
Service Rd., then right on Snow Bank Mountain Rd. (Travel Time 1
hour 20 minutes; approximately 70 miles).
Facilities: Fire Wood
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service; Cascade Ranger District
Access: Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Mountain
Biking, Hiking, Other - Visit fire look out on Tripod Peak.
Brownlee Dam
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 42 A:1
USGS MAP: Brownlee Dam
Directions:
From Boise take I-84 to the New Plymouth exit then take Hwy. 95 North
to Cambridge turn on Hwy. 71 from Cambridge to Brownlee
Reservoir. Several Idaho Power campgrounds. (Travel time 3
to 3 ½ hours approximately 200+ miles).
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms
Contact Agency/Person: Idaho Power 1-800-422-3143 campground reservations.
Access: Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Boating
Cascade Reservoir
Description:
Approximately 2 hours north of Boise. Cascade Reservoir offers several
improved and unimproved camping areas for all seasons of the year.
Fishing can be great and if you have never been ice fishing, maybe time
to give it a try.Find someone who is experienced before trying this.
Notes:
The reservoir is not suitable for swimming at times due to high levels
of organic chemicals. Check for suitability of eating fish mid to late
summer.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Merit Badges, Fishing, Nature Study, Boating
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 43 B:4
Directions:
From Boise, take Idaho Highway 55 north to Cascade or Donnelly.The
reservoir is accessible from either town. Most of the camping areas are
on the north end of the reservoir (Donnelly).
Celebration Park
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 24 A:2
USGS MAP:Walters Butte
Directions:
Take I-84 to Meridian exit; take Meridian road South to Kuna. Take Main
Street to the fork in the road; take the left fork, Avalon Rd. Which
turns into Kuna Rd; take Kuna Rd. approximately 4 miles to Southside
Rd.; turn left at Southside Rd.; go approximately 8 miles to Melba;
once in Melba proceed through the first 4-way stop to the second four
way stop; turn right at Carrie Rex; go 2 blocks to 4-way stop
(Baseline); Turn left on Baseline and travel 3/4 mile to Can-Ada Rd;
turn right on Can-Ada Rd; go 4 miles to Victory; right at Victory; park
is at the end of the dirt road.
Note: The Victory road sign
is missing. There is a small red and white Celebration Park sign with
an arrow Victory Rd. Is approxamatley 1 mile past Warren Span Rd.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms
Contact Agency/Person:Canyon County Parks and Waterways
Celebration Rec. Area 1(208)495-2745
Special Activities Available: Indian Lore Merit Badge, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Access: Spring, Summer, Fall
Other: Possibility for Eagle Projects at this location.
City of Rocks National Reserve
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 20 C:2
USGS MAP:Basin, Cache Peak, Almo
Directions:
Take I-84 south to Burley; travel on hwys. 27 and 77 to Oakley and
Almo. Camping is allowed only at designated primitive sites.
Camping fees are on a self collection basis at Bath Rock Parking Area.
The City Of Rocks were an important landmark of the California Trail.
Facilities:Restrooms
Contact Agency/Person: City of Rocks National Reserve;
P.O. Box 169; Almo, Id 83312 (208)824-5519
Access:Â Spring, Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Awesome star gazing and excellent location for work on the NEW climbing merit badge. Also possible service projects for the Historic Trail Award.
C.J. Strike Reservoir
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer):Page 25 C:5
USGS MAP:Bruneau and C.J. Strike Dam
Directions:
Take I-84 south from Boise to Mountain Home; take the exit to Bruneau;
follow Hwy. 51 south from Mountain Home to Bruneau; follow Hwy. 78 from
Bruneau to C.J. Strike Reservoir.
Facilities: Restrooms
Contact Agency/Person:BLM Public Lands; Boise Office 1(208)384-3300
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Hiking
Access: Year Around Access
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 28 A:2
USGS MAP: Inferno Cone, The Watchman, Fissure Butte, North Laidlaw Butte, and Little Park.
Directions:
East from Boise on I-84, exit at Mountain Home/Fairfield Hwy. 20
exit.Take Hwy. 20 to the Craters of the Moon.(Travel time 3 hours;
approximately 165 miles).
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Visitor Center
Contact Agency/Person:Craters of the Moon National Monument; Box 29; Arco, Idaho 83213. Phone (208) 527-3257. Ask for special group camp site located north of hwy - excellent site with trees and shade.
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Moon Like landscapes with caves and over 30 lava flows.
, Fees $60.00
Access:Spring, Summer, Fall
Curtis Park
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): page 34 B:2
USGS MAP: Caldwell
Directions: NOTE a refundable key fee and reservations are required to use Curtis Park.
From Boise take State Street (Hwy. 44) to Channel Road approximately
2.3 miles from Middleton. Turn South on Channel Road then follow the
road around the corner Look for the Kiwanis-Curtis Park gateway on the
South side of the road. Turn down the lane to the locked gate. Proceed
pass the gate to the park. A great place for outdoor Courts of Honor
and Pack Meetings.
Facilities: Restrooms, Fire pits and Picnic tables - NO POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE
Contact Agency/Person:
Caldwell City Park Office; 648 Irving Street; Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone (208) 455-3060
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Hiking, Other:
Nature Study, Merit Badges :
Follow Channel Road past river road about 1 mile to old Highway 30 to the Oregon Trail Crossing and access to a greenbelt.
Access: Year Around Access :(Can be very wet in spring)
Deer Park, North Fork of the Boise River
Description:
Room for approximately 4 to 5 patrols right on the North Fork of the
Boise River. This isgreat for summer and early fall camping. Excellent
fishing depending on the water. Several trail heads are located within
a mile or so of camp.
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 B:6
Notes: Normal water years will find fishing best during late July and August.In Low water years try late June for best fishing.
Facilities: Fire Wood
Special Activities Available:Hiking, Merit Badges, Fishing, Swimming (Brrr-Cold)
Directions:
Approximately 2 miles east of Idaho City.Turn south on Rabbit Creek
Road and follow signs to Rabbit Creek. Follow unimproved dirt road
approximately 25-30 miles until the road crosses the North Fork of the
Boise River.After Crossing the River, the campground is immediately on
the left (north).
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 43 C:6
USGS MAP:Deadwood Reservoir
Directions:
Take Hwy. 55 north to Cascade; turn just past the spillway onto Warm
Lake Hwy; follow Warm Lake Hwy. to junction with Landmark / Stanley Rd;
travel south to Deadwood Reservoir.Also accessible from Garden Valley
Rd. between Garden Valley and Lowman.
(Travel time is 4 Hrs.)
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available:Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Boating
Access:Summer, Fall
Ore Ida Council - Where To Go Camping
Barber Pool Description: Just outside Boise on Highway 21, this is just below the Oregon Trail Marker on BLM land, behind the Crow Inn. Nicely wooded with lots of room to spread out, This area can camp a fairly large sized troop. It is an excellent area for a summer evening Court of Honor or Pack meeting for Boise units, since it is so close to town. Since it is right off the Boise Greenbelt, it is a good camping spot for a 5-10 mile bike trek.Notes: Caution!!! There are large clumps of Poison Ivy throughout the area and need to be identified and pointed out to the Scouts.
Facilities: None
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Merit Badges, Poison Plant Identification, Biking
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 C:4
Directions: From Boise, take Warm Springs Avenue to Highway 21 just
pass the Crows Inn and turn into the parking area at the Oregon Trail
Historical Marker. To the right you will find a trail down the
hill to the Greenbelt fence. There is a gate through the
fence. Cross the green belt and You’re there.
Black Rock
Description: Approximately 12 improved campsites in a nicely wooded area, with stream nearby. Good for spring, summer, and fall camping. From Idaho City go 1 mile northeast on ID 21, then 12 miles east on Forest Road 304
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood
Special Activities Available: Fishing Hiking Swimming (brr-Cold)
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: page 35 B:6
Directions: Approximately 2 miles east of Idaho City, turn south on Rabbit Creek Road and follow the signs to Rabbit Creek. Follow unimproved dirt road approximately 20-25 miles to Black Rock.
Bonneville Point
Description: Just outside of Boise, this is a historical point where the French
Trappers first looked out over the Boise River and exclaimed “Le
Bois.” There is a display and fenced area established by the
Lions Club. Situated on the Oregon Trail, this is a good place to
complete the requirements for the Historical Trail Award. There
is always plenty of trash to be picked up and hauled back to town for a
service project.
Notes: Good area for a single night campout or a secondary campsite close to town.
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Merit Badges, Historic Trail Award
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 25 A:4
Directions: From Boise, Take I-84 to Blacks Creek Road (first exit East of Boise). Take the exit north and bear to the left at the sign.
Bruneau Dunes State Park
Description:
approximately 2 Hours east of Boise. Bruneau Dunes State Park is
great camping for Boy Scouts and family camping. Full facilities
and improved campsites are available in this fee area. Fees are
reasonable for large and small groups. Check ahead for current
fees. Once water and other facilities are shut down for the
winter, there is no fee for camping. Improved hiking trails are
available and of course Scouts love to climb the dunes themselves.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Shower Facilities
Special Activities Available: Highest Sand Dune in North America,
Hiking, Merit Badges, fishing
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 25 C:6
Directions: From Boise take I-84 east to Mountain Home. From
Mountain Home, take Air Base Road to Idaho highway 51. South on
Highway 51 approximately 20 miles to Idaho 78. About 2 miles east
on highway 78 to the park entrance. Follow the signs.
Bull Trout Lake
Description:
On the border of the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness, Bull Trout Lake is
located just South of Cape Horn (locations of the BSA Idaho Centennial
Jubilee) off Highway 21. Hiking, Fishing and outdoor games abound
in this summer playground.
Notes:
Facilities: Restrooms, Fire Wood, Fees always possible.
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Merit Badges, Plant identification, Orienteering, Boating, Wildlife
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 44 C:2
Directions: From Boise, take Warm Springs Avenue to Highway 21.
Take Highway 21 through Idaho City and Lowman. (VERSION 2 UPDATE
road from Banks to Lowman is better and shorter, depending on where you
start from). Just as you cross into Custer County, watch for
Forest Service Road #100 and #520 going off to the left and leading to
Bull Trout Lake. There is also signage on Highway 21 pointing the
way.
Baumgartner Campground
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 36 C:1
USGS MAP: Grouse Butte
Directions:
From Boise take I-84 south to Mountain Home, take Fairfield exit.
Turn Left at Anderson Ranch access road continue on to
Featherville. 12 Miles east on Forest Service Rd. 227.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood, Hot Springs
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Access: Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fees: campground fee
Beaver Creek Campground
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 44 C:2
USGS MAP: Cape Horn Lakes
Directions:
Take Highway 21 north from Boise or Banks to Lowman road. Travel
north from Lowman to the Cape Horn area. Turn left at the sign to
the Seafoam Area and Bradley Scout Camp. Take a right on the Seafoam
Road to Beaver Creek Campground it will be on the right.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Access: Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Fishing- Check fishing regulations for special requirements, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Fees: Campground fee
Blue Lake
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 43 C:4
GPS Coordinate: 44.4098 -116.135
USGS MAP: Alpha
Directions:
From Boise take Hwy. 55 north through Smith’s Ferry. Turn left on
Cabarton Rd. At the Clear Creek Inn/Lodge. Turn left on Forest
Service Rd., then right on Snow Bank Mountain Rd. (Travel Time 1
hour 20 minutes; approximately 70 miles).
Facilities: Fire Wood
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service; Cascade Ranger District
Access: Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Mountain
Biking, Hiking, Other - Visit fire look out on Tripod Peak.
Brownlee Dam
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 42 A:1
USGS MAP: Brownlee Dam
Directions:
From Boise take I-84 to the New Plymouth exit then take Hwy. 95 North
to Cambridge turn on Hwy. 71 from Cambridge to Brownlee
Reservoir. Several Idaho Power campgrounds. (Travel time 3
to 3 ½ hours approximately 200+ miles).
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms
Contact Agency/Person: Idaho Power 1-800-422-3143 campground reservations.
Access: Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Boating
Cascade Reservoir
Description: Approximately 2 hours north of Boise. Cascade Reservoir offers several improved and unimproved camping areas for all seasons of the year. Fishing can be great and if you have never been ice fishing, maybe time to give it a try.Find someone who is experienced before trying this.
Notes: The reservoir is not suitable for swimming at times due to high levels of organic chemicals. Check for suitability of eating fish mid to late summer.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Merit Badges, Fishing, Nature Study, Boating
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 43 B:4
Directions: From Boise, take Idaho Highway 55 north to Cascade or Donnelly.The reservoir is accessible from either town. Most of the camping areas are on the north end of the reservoir (Donnelly).
Celebration Park
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 24 A:2
USGS MAP:Walters Butte
Directions:
Take I-84 to Meridian exit; take Meridian road South to Kuna. Take Main
Street to the fork in the road; take the left fork, Avalon Rd. Which
turns into Kuna Rd; take Kuna Rd. approximately 4 miles to Southside
Rd.; turn left at Southside Rd.; go approximately 8 miles to Melba;
once in Melba proceed through the first 4-way stop to the second four
way stop; turn right at Carrie Rex; go 2 blocks to 4-way stop
(Baseline); Turn left on Baseline and travel 3/4 mile to Can-Ada Rd;
turn right on Can-Ada Rd; go 4 miles to Victory; right at Victory; park
is at the end of the dirt road.
Note: The Victory road sign
is missing. There is a small red and white Celebration Park sign with
an arrow Victory Rd. Is approxamatley 1 mile past Warren Span Rd.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms
Contact Agency/Person:Canyon County Parks and Waterways
Celebration Rec. Area 1(208)495-2745
Special Activities Available: Indian Lore Merit Badge, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Access: Spring, Summer, Fall
Other: Possibility for Eagle Projects at this location.
City of Rocks National Reserve
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 20 C:2
USGS MAP:Basin, Cache Peak, Almo
Directions: Take I-84 south to Burley; travel on hwys. 27 and 77 to Oakley and Almo. Camping is allowed only at designated primitive sites. Camping fees are on a self collection basis at Bath Rock Parking Area. The City Of Rocks were an important landmark of the California Trail.
Facilities:Restrooms
Contact Agency/Person: City of Rocks National Reserve;
P.O. Box 169; Almo, Id 83312 (208)824-5519
Access:Â Spring, Summer, Fall
Special Activities Available: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Awesome star gazing and excellent location for work on the NEW climbing merit badge. Also possible service projects for the Historic Trail Award.
C.J. Strike Reservoir
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer):Page 25 C:5
USGS MAP:Bruneau and C.J. Strike Dam
Directions: Take I-84 south from Boise to Mountain Home; take the exit to Bruneau; follow Hwy. 51 south from Mountain Home to Bruneau; follow Hwy. 78 from Bruneau to C.J. Strike Reservoir.
Facilities: Restrooms
Contact Agency/Person:BLM Public Lands; Boise Office 1(208)384-3300
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Hiking
Access: Year Around Access
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 28 A:2
USGS MAP: Inferno Cone, The Watchman, Fissure Butte, North Laidlaw Butte, and Little Park.
Directions: East from Boise on I-84, exit at Mountain Home/Fairfield Hwy. 20 exit.Take Hwy. 20 to the Craters of the Moon.(Travel time 3 hours; approximately 165 miles).
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Visitor Center
Contact Agency/Person:Craters of the Moon National Monument; Box 29; Arco, Idaho 83213. Phone (208) 527-3257. Ask for special group camp site located north of hwy - excellent site with trees and shade.
Special Activities Available: Hiking, Moon Like landscapes with caves and over 30 lava flows. , Fees $60.00
Access:Spring, Summer, Fall
Curtis Park
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): page 34 B:2
USGS MAP: Caldwell
Directions: NOTE a refundable key fee and reservations are required to use Curtis Park. From Boise take State Street (Hwy. 44) to Channel Road approximately 2.3 miles from Middleton. Turn South on Channel Road then follow the road around the corner Look for the Kiwanis-Curtis Park gateway on the South side of the road. Turn down the lane to the locked gate. Proceed pass the gate to the park. A great place for outdoor Courts of Honor and Pack Meetings.
Facilities: Restrooms, Fire pits and Picnic tables - NO POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE
Contact Agency/Person:
Caldwell City Park Office; 648 Irving Street; Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone (208) 455-3060
Special Activities Available: Fishing, Hiking, Other: Nature Study, Merit Badges : Follow Channel Road past river road about 1 mile to old Highway 30 to the Oregon Trail Crossing and access to a greenbelt.
Access: Year Around Access :(Can be very wet in spring)
Deer Park, North Fork of the Boise River
Description: Room for approximately 4 to 5 patrols right on the North Fork of the Boise River. This isgreat for summer and early fall camping. Excellent fishing depending on the water. Several trail heads are located within a mile or so of camp.
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 B:6
Notes: Normal water years will find fishing best during late July and August.In Low water years try late June for best fishing.
Facilities: Fire Wood
Special Activities Available:Hiking, Merit Badges, Fishing, Swimming (Brrr-Cold)
Directions: Approximately 2 miles east of Idaho City.Turn south on Rabbit Creek Road and follow signs to Rabbit Creek. Follow unimproved dirt road approximately 25-30 miles until the road crosses the North Fork of the Boise River.After Crossing the River, the campground is immediately on the left (north).
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 43 C:6
USGS MAP:Deadwood Reservoir
Directions:
Take Hwy. 55 north to Cascade; turn just past the spillway onto Warm
Lake Hwy; follow Warm Lake Hwy. to junction with Landmark / Stanley Rd;
travel south to Deadwood Reservoir.Also accessible from Garden Valley
Rd. between Garden Valley and Lowman.
(Travel time is 4 Hrs.)
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water, Restrooms, Fire Wood
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available:Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Boating
Access:Summer, Fall
