A 4x4 with a roof tent parked on a rocky forest track below a volcanic spire.

Overlanding Idaho

Region
Pacific Northwest Forest roads, volcanic peaks and the high desert east of the Cascades.
Federal land
61.9% 32.8 million of 52.9 million acres, managed by the BLM, Forest Service, Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Defense, as of September 30, 2024. Source: Congressional Research Service (R42346).
Location

Planning a trip in Idaho

  1. 01

    Destinations

    Where to go in Idaho, what makes each place worth the drive, and what to expect when you get there.

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  2. 02

    Routes

    Mapped routes with difficulty, vehicle suitability and the official sources to check before you leave.

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  3. 03

    Camping

    Where camping is allowed, how to find it, and the rules that apply on each type of land.

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  4. 04

    Seasons and conditions

    When to go, and where to confirm current closures, fire restrictions and road conditions.

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