Camping Question

We are thinking about camping somewhere near-ish to Boise this year as part of our vacation. My family used to love camping near Warm Lake, especially at the South Fork of the Salmon River campground. I had heard that that particular campground might be closed permanently and that last summer the area really got hit with the fires. Has anyone who%26#39;s been to the area recently give me an update on the conditions? Thanks!

Camping Question

WriterGirl, I just wanted to let you know that I wasn%26#39;t ignoring your post -- I haven%26#39;t been to Warm Lake for many, many years. Hope somebody can help you!

Pug

Camping Question

We camped at Warm Lake last summer, and could see the fires around the lake and feel the ash dropping at our campsite. I don%26#39;t know about the particular campground you mention, but do know that fires were bad in the immediate area. Depending on the time of year you are coming through, I would recommend Big Trinity (north of Mountain Home past Anderson Ranch Reservoir) for later in the summer, but possible snow through June. Great hiking, fishing, etc. or continue up towards McCall if earlier in the season and camp at one of the smaller lakes above town or right on the main lake (depending on whether you are looking for some solitude, or like the idea of town being right around the corner with possible boating, restaurants, etc.)

I really love camping in the Cascade Donnely McCall area. You can easily find a camping spot that makes you feel like you are a million miles away from everything but still run to the local merc for whatever you need in a quick trip. The mountains and forests are beautiful and the lakes (Cascade and Payette) are very enjoyable. I have not been to warm lake in a few years but it is just a short ';road trip'; to check it out.