Idaho City Yurts
The yurts operate year-round and require advance reservations through Idaho State Parks. Reservations can be made 9 months in advance via getoutside.idaho.gov or by calling 1-888-922-6743. Check-in is 3PM, check-out is 11AM. Winter visitors (November 15 through April 30) must have a Park N' Ski pass for parking.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
About
The Idaho City Backcountry Yurt Program offers seven unique yurts (Petersen, Banner Ridge, Elkhorn, Skyline, Hennessy, Rocky Ridge, and Stargaze) on US Forest Service land in the Boise National Forest. Each yurt provides a comfortable, self-guided backcountry experience with no park employees on-site. Standard amenities include a futon, two bunk beds sleeping up to six guests, solar-powered lighting, a propane cook stove with basic kitchen supplies, a wood stove with provided firewood, and a nearby well-maintained vault toilet. The yurts feature dining tables with chairs, outdoor fire pits, and picnic tables. Guests must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available. Summer provides non-potable water tanks for cleaning only. A high-clearance, all-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for accessing the trailhead parking areas. Access varies by season: summer visitors enjoy a short hike of a few hundred yards, while winter access requires a 1-3 mile ski or snowshoe trek. From November 15 through April 30, a Park N' Ski pass is required for parking at Whoop Um Up, Gold Fork, Banner Ridge, or Beaver Creek lots.
Directions
Located 56-63 miles north of Boise via Highway 21. A high-clearance, all-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Summer access requires a short hike from parking areas; winter access requires a 1-3 mile ski or snowshoe trek from designated Park N' Ski lots.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $115 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| zane.patterson@idpr.idaho.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (888) 922-6743 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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