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Mineral Ridge Scenic Area and National Recreation Trail

Overview The 3.3-mile trail was the first BLM recreation site developed in Idaho in 1963. In 1982, the trail was designed as a National Recreation Trail and offers an invigorating hike and stunning views of Lake Coeur d'Alene. An interpretive...

Stinking Springs ATV and Mountain Biking Trail

Overview Around 10,000 visitors use the Stinking Springs Multiple Use area each year. This designated route is used by OHV/ATV riders, hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. It is seasonally closed to accommodate wintering mule deer. In other seasons, this...

Big Cottonwood Campground

Overview Two-wheel drive vehicles are sufficient to reach the campground, located on the East Fork of the Jarbidge River about half a mile north of Murphy Hot Springs.

McFarland Campground

Overview 10 campsites on the Lemhi River. The Lemhi Valley lies between the Beaverhead Mountains and the Lemhi Range, where the river creates a riparian zone in an otherwise arid region. Fishing in the river, and area roads lead into...

The Forks Campground

Overview This small campground is located on the East Fork of the Jarbidge Wild and Scenic River about two miles north of Murphy Hot Springs across from the Jarbidge River Put-in. Two-wheel drive vehicles are sufficient to reach the site.

Juniper Grove Campground

Overview Juniper Grove Campground has 3 developed sites. This site provides access to the Jarbidge Willd and Scenic River. The Jarbidge has a short boating season, typically it only has enough water to float in the spring. The river has...

Redpoint Campground

Overview This BLM managed site is located along the Bear River and has opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in...

McClendon Spring Campground

Overview Explore the Cotterel Mountains or hunt for upland birds and deer near this semi-developed camping destination. McClendon Spring was a favorite resting place for emigrants along the California Trail.
Steck Park Campground - BLM Idaho
Steck Park Campground - BLM Idaho

Steck Park

Overview Steck Park offers access to Brownlee Reservoir along the Snake River from the Idaho side of Hell's Canyon. The park is at the southern end of the 56-mile-long reservoir, not far from the town of Weiser, Idaho. Brownlee is...

Swan Falls Picnic Area

Overview Swan Falls Dam is on the Snake River about 40 miles south of Boise. It was built in 1901 to provide electricity to nearby mines in the Owyhee Mountains. Swan Falls is the oldest hydroelectric generating site on the...

Halverson Bar/Lake

Overview Named after brothers Al and Roy Halverson who once farmed property to the north, the Halverson Bar and Halverson Lake area is unique for its curving two-mile sandbar along the Snake River and its two shallow lakes nestled below...

Big Southern Butte

Overview Big Southern Butte is one of two rhyolitic domes rising from a sea of basalt near the center of the eastern Snake River Plain (of the nearby Twin Buttes, East Butte is rhyolitic and Middle Butte is basaltic). The...

Agency Creek Campground

Overview Agency Creek Campground (4 campsites) is located along the Lewis and Clark National Backcountry Byway, near the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. At the top of the pass, there is a...

Lower Herd Lake

Overview Lower Herd Lake is adjacent to Jerry Peak-Jim McClure Wilderness. There is one (1) first come, first served campsite located 10 miles southeast of the East Fork Road on Herd Lake Road. The site is located about 1 mile...

Maple Grove Campground

Overview Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash. Campsites: 12 developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for...
Blackfoot Reservoir Boat Ramp
Blackfoot Reservoir Boat Ramp

Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

Overview Blackfoot Reservoir Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is located on the southwest end of the Blackfoot Reservoir. The Reservoir covers 18,000 surface acres when full and is the second largest reservoir in southeastern...
Egin Lake
Egin Lake

Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area

Overview Located far from any ocean, the St. Anthony Sand Dunes appears as a rolling sea of sand on the eastern edge of Idaho’s volcanic Snake River Plain. These vast dunes are the largest in Idaho. They blanket an area...

Kelly Island Campground

Overview Scenic, semi-developed camping in a cottonwood gallery forest along the South Fork of the Snake River with views of the Snake River Range foothills. Excellent trout fishing along with hiking, boating, wildlife viewing and OHV riding opportunities nearby. Approximate...

Graves Creek Campground

Overview This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. Visitors are asked to follow to the “Leave No Trace” principles; pack...

Upper Lake Creek

Overview Upper Lake Creek Trail begins at Herd Lake Overlook at the end of Herd Lake Road. The trailhead contains a parking area, vault toilet, and informational kiosk. There is no cell service at the trailhead or within the Wilderness...

Silver City Campground

Seasonal Closure This site is seasonally closed from the first snowfall until Memorial Weekend. Please contact Owyhee County at 208-495-1154 for more information. Overview This small campground is located in a partially restored 19th-century mining town. Please plan to bring...

Hawkins Reservoir Campground

Overview This site is adjacent to the Hawkins Reservoir that has opportunities for fishing and boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash. Campsites...

Wolverine Canyon

Overview Wolverine Canyon has opportunities for dispersed camping, snowmobiling, rock climbing and mountain biking & hiking. Opportunities are also available for wildlife viewing - If you're lucky, you may see a Bald Eagle flying above the canyon.

Payette River: North Fork

Overview Whether you are just relaxing on the small sandy beach, swimming in its cool waters, or trying to coax a trout to the end of your line, the North Fork Payette River is very inviting on a hot summer...

Lower Hull's Gulch Trailhead

The Lower Hulls Gulch Trailhead provides pedestrian trail users with an alternative access point to the Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail and a short trail to the 8th Street Trailhead. This site has only a small dirt parking area (4-5 cars).

Hemingway Butte OHV Trailhead

Overview The Owyhee Front is a popular area offering a wide range of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails including single-track for OHV motorcycles and wider trails and two-tracks for ATVs and other motorized vehicles. This trail system including Hemingway Butte, Fossil...

Henrys Lake Boat Access

Overview Henry's Lake lies high in a mountain bowl (elev. 6,470 feet) 15 miles from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. With a backdrop of Sawtell Peak, the shallow lake is known for its trout fishery. The Henry's Fork...

Killarney Lake Access

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview A concrete boat ramp, docks, paved parking and 12 camp units are situated on the shore of 500-acre Killarney Lake. Campsites do not have electrical or water...

Sheep Springs Overlook

This is a primitive backcountry site serving as the trailhead to the Crystal Lake Trail. Crystal Lake Trail is a high-elevation rugged backcountry trail provides foot access to Crystal Lake. It is dangerous and not suitable for motorized, equestrian or...

John C. Pointner MWS

Overview Constructed in 2014, the 1.2-mile John C. Pointner Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary trail is located just a few miles south of Coeur d'Alene. The trail lies in the 155-acre parcel managed by the BLM, which was acquired from Mr. Pointner...

Gamlin Lake

Overview Gamlin Lake Trail system offers three miles of gentle and easy trail through a forest overstory, providing foot access to Gamlin Lake. The trail is closed to motorized use and equestrians. The trail can also be used for cross-country...

Beauty Bay Recreation Site

Overview This small, seven unit picnic area offers a pleasant highway rest stop near the edge of the forest. A short half-mile trail offers scenic views of Coeur d’Alene Lake. An 800-foot paved path leads to a viewing deck overlooking...

Crater Peak

This is one of three primitive backcountry campsites along Forest Road 301 on the south side of the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA). A vault toilet is available at the site however no garbage or other services are provided.

Wolf Flats Recreation Area

Overview Wolf Flats is a dispersed, undeveloped camping area with 25 locations to camp. Some large areas are can accommodate groups of 50 people. There is an adjacent undeveloped boat access to the South Fork of the Snake River. Fees/Rules/Facilities...

Tower Creek Pyramids Day Use Area

Overview This site was homesteaded some years after the Lewis & Clark Expedition visited in 1805 and was donated back to the BLM in 2002. A picnic/day-use area in the homestead's old apple orchard lies within view of the geologic...

Williams Lake Campground

Overview This campground has 11 sites near Williams Lake. Opportunities abound to hike or ride into the Salmon-Challis National Forest or to fish in the nearby lake or creek. The lake can be accessed at the Forest Service boat ramp...

Big Lost River Access Trail

Overview The Big Lost River Access Trail begins outside of Mackay, Idaho and provides visitors with hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. This trail is about 1 mile long, one way, and open to non-motorized use only. The Big Lost...

Shoup Bridge Recreation Site

Overview The BLM Shoup Bridge Recreation Site is a small, convenient campground that accommodates both RVs and tents located on the main Salmon River. The site is named after George Shoup, the first Governor of Idaho, who later became a...

Orphan Point Saddle

This is one of three primitive backcountry camp sites along Forest Road 301 on the south side of Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA) and serves as the trailhead for the Lookout Mountain and Delaney Creek Trails.

Mineral Ridge Boat Launch

Overview Payment of fees is encouraged by credit card or check; no cash please. Season passes are also available by calling 208-769-5000. This popular fishing access site on the east end of Coeur d'Alene Lake has a concrete launching ramp...

Killarney Lake Picnic Site

Overview This small site on the shore of Killarney Lake includes one picnic unit, toilet, boat dock and two tent camping spots. Access is by boat or a short foot path. No drinking water is available.

Little Gem

Overview Challenge your skills as you ride your motorcycle or OHV on a variety of terrains in this OHV play area. Numerous trails, hill climbs and dry washes will test your abilities and help you hone your riding skills. Several...

Harpers Bend Recreation Site

Harpers Bend is a day use area located along the Clearwater River and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This site has a developed boat ramp which offers access to the Clearwater River, an area known for world-renowned salmon and...
McKay's Bend Recreation Site Fall
McKay's Bend Recreation Site Fall

McKay's Bend Recreation Site

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview McKay’s Bend, which is jointly managed by the BLM and Idaho Fish and Game, is a developed recreation site located along the Clearwater River and Lewis and...

Bayhorse Recreation Site

Overview Bayhorse Campground is at 5400-foot elevation and is ten miles south of Challis on Highway 75. Named for a historic mining district, Bayhorse Campground has 11 campsites along the Salmon River offering plentiful fishing. Anglers come for the resident...

South Fork of the Snake River: Conant Boat Access

This BLM site features a concrete boat ramp and separate raft launch facilities. There is a large pool to launch boats and a back channel for rafts. The water at the raft launch is swift and the last couple steps...

South Fork of the Snake River: Lorenzo Boat Access

This BLM site features a concrete boat ramp. Motorized boats beware of the gravel bar in front of the boat ramp. Facilities and Services: Bathrooms - Vault toilets open year-round in the parking lot Potable Water - No Trash services...

South Fork of the Snake River: Byington Boat Access

This BLM site features a two-lane concrete boat ramp and separate raft launch/takeout facilities. Boat ramp is past the first parking lot. Raft launch/takeout are past the host site. Facilities and Services: Bathrooms - Vault toilets open year around next...

South Fork of the Snake River: Menan Boat Access

This BLM site features a narrow concrete boat ramp. There is a tight turn around to reach the boat launch. The current is a little swift by the boat ramp. Watch for underwater hazards near the access. Facilities and Services...

Payette River: Confluence

Overview The South Fork Payette River is a classic pool-drop river. The Confluence recreation site is just downstream from the confluence of the Middle Fork and South Fork Payette Rivers. This site serves as a take-out point for boaters floating...