Camper - The Mother Lode

From the South
Idaho City is approximately a one-hour drive from the Boise airport. Once you reach Idaho City, you’ll find our campground eight miles from the downtown area. For most visitors, the simplest way to get here is by taking ID route 21, the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway. This route is paved until the last eight  miles, and dirt for most of the remainder. All dirt road sections are well-maintained by Boise County . Roads may at times be wash-boarded, but are passable by passenger vehicles. Note the use of four wheel drive and/or chains is advised in winter, when roads may be slippery.

NOTE though GPS maps may suggest it, most locals avoid the lower section of Grimes Pass Road, bypassing the road’s first entry point further south along ID 21. That section of road is bumpier than the rest. You may also refer to the map on our website for additional information.

From the North
Travelers from the North might be closer to ID route 55. For a longer section of dirt road adventure, you can cut up this way through Horseshoe Bend. Along this route, Harris Creek Rd. is not fully maintained in winter, so skip this route in the snowy season!