United States

Idaho destinations

National parks, outdoor regions and road trip bases in Idaho, each with airports, rentals and a day-by-day plan.

Destinations

Boise National Forest

Boise National Forest

A vast expanse of rugged peaks, deep river canyons, and natural geothermal springs.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene

A pristine alpine lake retreat with a world-famous floating green and scenic waterfront trails.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Craters of the Moon National Monument

Craters of the Moon National Monument

Walk across a lunar-like landscape of vast lava fields and cavernous volcanic tubes.

May – June, September – OctoberSee the plan
Hells Canyon

Hells Canyon

Explore North America's deepest river gorge, a rugged wilderness of dramatic basalt cliffs and whitewater.

May – June, September – OctoberSee the plan
McCall

McCall

A high-mountain retreat where alpine forests meet the crystal waters of Payette Lake.

June – September, December – FebruarySee the plan
Priest Lake

Priest Lake

Crystal clear waters and white sand beaches tucked within the rugged Selkirk Mountains.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Salmon River

Salmon River

Follow the River of No Return through one of the deepest canyons in North America.

June – SeptemberSee the plan
Sandpoint

Sandpoint

A scenic mountain town resting on the pristine shores of Lake Pend Oreille.

June – September, December – MarchSee the plan
Sawtooth Mountains

Sawtooth Mountains

Jagged granite peaks and alpine lakes in the heart of the Idaho wilderness.

July – SeptemberSee the plan
Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Sawtooth National Recreation Area

A rugged wilderness of jagged granite peaks and crystal alpine lakes in the heart of the Rockies.

July – SeptemberSee the plan
Stanley

Stanley

A high-alpine gateway to the jagged Sawtooth Wilderness and the winding Salmon River.

July – SeptemberSee the plan
Sun Valley

Sun Valley

The birthplace of the American ski resort, nestled beneath the rugged peaks of the Sawtooth National Forest.

December – March, July – SeptemberSee the plan