Idaho Travel
If you’re looking for a place to “get away from it all,” Idaho may be the perfect fit. It’s known for being one of the most rural states in America. Use this Web guide to plan your Idaho retreat; it shows you some of the state’s best attractions, where to stay in Idaho and how to travel around while you’re there. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.
Travel in Idaho
Some stories say the name “Idaho” comes from an Indian term meaning “the gem off ... read more »
Where to Stay in Idaho
Long hours spent exploring will definitely earn you the right to sleep somewhere comfortable. Find a rustic guest ranch, the perfect camping spot or a great hotel using the Web sites recommended below.
Dulcinea's Insight
- To see what other travelers think of accommodations in Idaho, check a Web site like TravelPost.com to read user-submitted hotel reviews.
- Look for accommodation search engines on the Idaho tourism sites listed in the first section of this guide, as many tourism sites also provide lodging directories.
Dulcinea's Picks
For hotels and other accommodations …
The Official Idaho Vacation and Travel Planning Guide
has a great listing of hotels, bed and breakfast inns, and unique accommodations available in Idaho. Ever stayed in a yurt (a watertight tent with enough room for the whole family)?
For guest and dude ranches …
The Idaho Guest and Dude Ranch Association
invites you to “try on one of the many hats” of Idaho dude ranch vacations. Click on a hat on the map to see more specific information about the dude ranches in Idaho.
For camping …
Recreation.gov
is a one-stop shop for booking campground reservations, cabin rentals, RV sites and more. Use the dropdown menus at the left of the screen to make your reservations. You’ll need to sign up for a free membership to book reservations.
Kampgrounds of America
(KOA) provides a map of Idaho showing the KOA facilities available around the state.
The Idaho RV Campgrounds Association
contains a search tool that helps you find private RV parks and campgrounds, as well as public lands campgrounds in Idaho.
Idaho Transportation
Knowing how you’ll get around Idaho is just as important as planning what attractions ... read more »







