![]() At 6,500 feet above sea level, the lake has turquoise blue, glacier-fed water and sandy shores. Redfish Lake, located near Stanley, Idaho, is such a beautiful spot that even the locals reserve campsites here. Camp with Glacial Waters and Rocky Mountains You’ll never be disappointed with the views at Redfish Lake. There aren’t many amenities, but the views are hard to beat. The campground is small and primitive, tucked into a stand of Lodgepole pines. Within a short walk of the springs is the US Forest Service’s Big Springs campground. The small pools of crystal clear water that form at the headwaters of the Henrys Fork of the Snake River-and the trout that live in them-are a sight to see. Near the eastern Idaho town of Island Park 120-million gallons of spring water flow out of the ground every day. Camp Near the Birthplace of a River Check out the crystal clear waters at Big Springs. Ponderosa State Park is popular during the summer so be sure to book in advance. Kayak and canoe rentals are available, and hiking trails crisscross the landscape. The swimming beach is perfect for families, and floating docks beg to be used for the perfect cannonball into the water. Amenities include bathrooms, showers, and hookup sites for RV’s. Tall ponderosa pines provide shade and a bit of privacy from your neighbors. Ponderosa State Park, in the beautiful resort town of McCall, Idaho, is situated on a thousand-acre peninsula on Payette Lake. Photo Credit: Idaho Parks and Recreation. Camp on the Peninsula at Ponderosa State Park The view from Osprey Point at Ponderosa State Park. Check out some of my favorite waterfront campgrounds in the Gem State. Whether you love kayaking, motor boating, fishing, paddle boarding or simply sitting with your toes in the sand, Idaho has a camping experience sure to delight. We have all of these, but perhaps our best-kept secret is our lakes and rivers. ![]() Or maybe, you know Idaho for its famous potatoes. Perhaps you know Idaho for its enticing natural hot springs. You may know Idaho for its mountains those dense ranges of rocky crags reaching for the sky. This includes TP, biodegradable soap, etc.Sara Sheehy worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip. ![]() ![]() Bring your own personal hygiene supplies. Plan on maintaining a 6-foot distance from other people even when you’re outdoors and wear a cloth face covering if you’re interacting with others. Human waste must be buried at least 6 inches underground and away from trails, parking areas, bodies of water, and any areas where people may be gathered. Leave no trace and take out everything that you brought in-including trash. No restrooms or garbage disposal sites are available at dispersed sites. So, if you’d like to maintain your access to outdoor spaces like these here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Remember when our National Parks turned into a literal sh*tshow during the government shutdown because there was no one to issue fines and run the parks? Yeah, it's crazy how a little bit of effort can keep these outdoor havens accessible for everyone. Expect these closures to persist through May 25 due to COVID-19 restrictions. And once again, we’re reminded why we can’t have nice things. RELATED: Tommy Caldwell on Climate Change and POW's Outdoor State of MindĬampers failed to take out their waste, and current conditions, “are hazardous to the public and our employees,” according to State Forester Peter Daugherty. As of Monday, May 11 the Oregon Department of Forestry closed sites in order to make them safe for public use again. Apparently, recent campers didn’t get the memo. You’re expected to pack out everything you bring in, in order to keep the site usable for future campers. Dispersed camping, better known as boondocking, is pretty barebones. Just on the cusp of camping season, dispersed camping in Oregon State Forests has been temporarily banned due to excessive trash and human waste accumulation. "Gee what a lovely place to dump my trash," apparently thought a few lazy campers.
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