BOISE, Idaho — With snow blanketing the ground in the Boise area (and more in the forecast), summer camping feels like a distant thought. But it’s prime time for people to book next year’s camping sites through state and federal reservation systems, and many popular Idaho spots are filling up fast.
Reservation dates on Recreation.gov, which handles federal campsites, and through Idaho State Parks and Recreation open months ahead of camping season. Many of the federal sites open on a rolling basis, often six months out, meaning prime June camping started to open up on Dec. 1.
Federal and state officials told the Idaho Statesman campers still have plenty of opportunities for spots, but urged planning ahead and being flexible if you want to snag your preferred campsite.
