Cruise ski slopes, kayak down rivers, and watch for wildlife on a camping trip near Banks.
Situated beside Boise National Forest, Banks brings campers to woodland trails, world-class rapids on the Payette River, and alpine winter sports at Bogus Basin. This one-road community only has a single cafe, but 70 campgrounds await in the nearby forest. Tent, RV, and equestrian campers can find tent and RV sites with amenities like picnic tables, grill-top fire rings, and modern restrooms. Rustic cabin rentals equipped with drinking water and vault toilets are also available. Head to the Deadwood Reservoir to reel in trout or hike the Whitehawk Basin Trail and look for moose grazing in meadows, or watch for more wildlife in Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey Conservation Area, roughly two hours south. Birdwatchers can search for eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons, while mountain bikers rip along the River Canyon Trail. Campgrounds here are tent and motorhome-friendly and include amenities like picnic tables, firepits, water taps, and vault toilets.