Beaver Creek

Are you looking for an overlander's paradise camping spot? This is it if you are looking for your own private fishing and camping spot on public land. Follow Beaver Creek, FR 8, to Josephus Lake and Josephus Lake Campground. The lakeside campground is almost 20 miles in. The campground is all primitive camping. The trail also has several dispersed camping spots along the way. The road is rocky gra...

When to go: Summer and Fall typically offer the best window.

Vehicles: Jeep/Truck, SUV. Carry full recovery gear (strap, shovel, tools) and consider a winch for technical sections.

Southwest Idaho context

Southwest Idaho splits across the Snake River. South of the river is Owyhee high desert — sage flats, slickrock canyons, and a million-plus acres of BLM. North is the Boise National Forest, with mining-era roads, ponderosa, and quick out-of-Boise access. Most weekend trips work off Boise, Mountain Home, Marsing, or McCall.

Best for drivers who understand their vehicle and the cost of a mistake in remote country.