If adventure calls and the open sky is your ceiling of choice, Idaho is your dream destination. Known as the "Gem State" for more than just its stones, Idaho is a camper's paradise packed with alpine lakes, towering peaks, wild rivers, hidden hot springs, and starry skies so clear they'll stop you in your tracks. Whether you're a rugged tent camper, an RV road tripper, or just looking to toast marshmallows with the kids, Idaho offers the ultimate outdoor experience. Here is a guide the Blind Appeal team put together to help you get inspired and prepared to enjoy an Idaho summer.
Variety Is the Name of the Game
Want high-mountain serenity? Forests full of wildlife? Desert dunes? How about crystal-clear lakes with postcard-perfect views? Idaho has it all.
North Idaho stuns with massive lakes like Pend Oreille and Coeur d’Alene, surrounded by thick forests and perfect for boating, fishing, or paddling into the sunset.
Central Idaho boasts the legendary Sawtooth Mountains and wild rivers like the Salmon, offering jaw-dropping backdrops for primitive camping, backpacking, and world-class whitewater rafting.
Southwest Idaho features high desert, hot springs, and easy-to-access family-friendly campsites like those in Lake Cascade and Bruneau Dunes State Park, where you can sandboard by day and stargaze by night.
No matter your camping style, there’s a corner of Idaho waiting to be your next base camp.
Choose Your Adventure Style
Car Camper: Idaho has you covered with hundreds of scenic and well-maintained campgrounds in state parks and national forests. Sites come with picnic tables, fire pits, and access to restrooms—perfect for weekends away.
Backpacker: Head to the Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness, one of the largest roadless areas in the lower 48. Here, it’s just you, your pack, and the silence of the wild.
RV Enthusiast: Hook up your home-on-wheels at parks like Farragut State Park, with modern amenities and unbeatable access to lakes and trails.
Glamping fan: Idaho’s yurts, cabins, and fire lookouts offer comfort with serious nature vibes. Check out the Hut System in the Boise National Forest or cozy up in a remote Idaho Panhandle yurt.
Make the Most of Every Trip
- Plan ahead. Idaho summers are popular, especially near lakes and rivers. Reserve your campsite early through Idaho State Parks or recreation.gov for federal lands.
- Pack layers. Hot days turn to mountain nights…and they get chilly, even in July.
- Leave no trace. Idaho’s wild beauty thrives when we all respect it. Pack out what you pack in, stay on trails, and be fire safe.
Hit the Road
Camping in Idaho is more than a weekend escape—it’s an adventure that never really ends. From sleepy alpine meadows to rugged canyons and peaceful rivers, every trip unlocks a new side of the state’s wild beauty.
So grab your tent, your gear, your family and friends—and get out and enjoy this great state of ours. While you enjoy the outdoors, let us take care of your indoors. Blind Appeal offers a great selection for window finishing that is timeless and will go with any seasonal design. Give us a call today for a free estimate and more information about all things window covering related for your resident or commercial building.