Velvet Falls Campground, Idaho Camping Information

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Langer Lake
12 miles away
Moderate uphill hike..couple of miles from road; classic rock wall mountain behind lake; nice place to backpack into..day trip or camp overnite; some wild life; hiked in here in summer and early spring when 1 - 2' of snow on ground (and melt was rushing down mountain side beneath snow...flowers growing in ground beneath crystal clear runoff (beneath snow...quite a site).Didn't catch any fish during August trips. Last time I was in there was the 1970's....

Tamarack
58 miles away
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When Tamarack Resort opened in December 2004, it was the first all-season resort to open in the U.S. in more than two decades. Tamarack features mountain, meadow and lake, and has the distinction of being a rare destination resort with ski, golf, lake, village, and lodging amenities all located in extremely close proximity.
Tamarack is nestled in Idaho?s Payette River Mountains. The resort is located about 90 miles north of Boise, west of the small town of Donnelly on the northwest shores of Lake Cascade. Bordered on the north, south, and west by National Forest land, Tamarack sits at the doorstep of the largest mountain wilderness in the lower 48 states?the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
The base elevation of the Tamarack Mountain is 4,900 feet and it rises to a summit of 7,700?providing 2,800 feet of vertical for skiers, hikers and mountain bikers. Tamarack features 1,100 acres of lift-accessed terrain, a 22? SuperPipe and two Terrain Parks all serviced by seven lifts, including three high-speed detachable quads. Guided backcountry trips provide access 5,054 acr...

Brundage Mountain
63 miles away
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...Families will enjoy the convenient location of the drive up Kids Center, which offers a wide selection of lesson options for all age groups and skill levels, in addition to licensed day care programs for those too little to tackle the slopes.
After the lessons, uncrowded slopes and a family-friendly layout make it possible for your whole crew to ride the same chairlift, choose different runs according to skill level, then easily re-group at the bottom for the next satisfying go-round.
For those who simply can't get enough powder, Brundage Mountain Adventures Cat-Skiing program offers access to another 19,000 acres of world-class skiing and riding. You'll relax in warmth and comfort while our sno-cat fleet ascends into the backcountry of the Payette National Forest. Our expert guides will help you find the steepest, deepest glades and snowfields, then treat you to a savory and satisfying backcountry lunch. Overnight trips are also popular and include two full days of guided powder runs, plus gourmet dining in a backcountry yurt high atop Granite Mountain.
Whether you're a sea...

Soldier Mountain Ski Resort
65 miles away
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Sun Valley
76 miles away
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Other campgrounds near Velvet Falls Campground, Idaho:

   Sheepeater Hot Springs Campground, Valley County, 7 miles away
      
   Fir Creek Campground, Valley County, 8 miles away
      
   Poker Meadows Campground, Valley County, 9 miles away
      
   Bruce Meadows Campground, Valley County, 9 miles away
      
   Bear Valley Campground, Valley County, 11 miles away
      
   Tennessee Creek Campground, Valley County, 11 miles away
      
   Pistol Creek Campground, Valley County, 12 miles away
      
   Lola Creek Campground, Custer County, 12 miles away
      
   Sack Creek Campground, Valley County, 14 miles away
      
   Guard Station Campground, Valley County, 15 miles away
      

Paddling Rivers Near Velvet Falls Campground, Idaho:

   Salmon River - Middle Fork, CusterCounty, 6 miles away
      Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Marsh Creek to Boundary Creek)

   Bear Valley Creek, ValleyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class II-III - 7 miles long (Fir Creek Campground to Middle Fork Salmon confluence)

   Marsh Creek, CusterCounty, 7 miles away
      Class II-III - 6 miles long (State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon)

   Rapid River, CusterCounty, 12 miles away
      Class IV - 13 miles long (Float Creek to confluence with Middle Fork Salmon)

   Johnson Creek, ValleyCounty, 19 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 31 miles long (Headwaters to Halfway Creek 31.1 mi to Ice Hole Campground)


Trails near Velvet Falls Campground, Idaho:

   Prospect Creek Trail, Valley County, 3 miles away
      
   Blue Bunch Trail, Valley County, 7 miles away
      
   Camptender Trail, Valley County, 7 miles away
      
   Sulphur Creek Trail, Valley County, 8 miles away
      
   Bear Valley Creek Trail, Valley County, 8 miles away
      
   Big Baldy Ridge Trail, Valley County, 11 miles away
      
   Indian Creek Trail, Valley County, 12 miles away
      

Lakes Near Velvet Falls Campground, Idaho:

   Morehead Lake, Valley CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      
   Cutthroat Lake, Custer CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      

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