Road Trips
Get out and go. Southwest Idaho’s scenic byways (both official and unofficial) make for unforgettable road trips. Most Southwest Idaho road trips can be comfortably completed in a day or easily extended to a multi-day tour.
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Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway
The Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway (Idaho Highway 17) is a great way to take in views of Southwest Idaho’s rugged scenery and the wildlife that call it home.
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Main Oregon Trail Backcountry Byway
Walk (and ride) in the footsteps of Oregon Trail pioneers along the Main Oregon Trail Backcountry Byway. For history buffs, this drive is hard to beat.
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Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
If wild and rugged is what you're after, this remote scenic drive definitely delivers. There’s a reason Hells Canyon is such a popular bucket list destination.
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HWY 55 Guide
Hwy 55 — the essential Idaho road trip that takes you from sandy desert to green mountain views.
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HWY 95 Guide
Stretching from the Owyhee mountains to the depths of Hells Canyon, Hwy 95 takes you through some of the most picturesque places in Southwest Idaho.
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Ultimate SW Idaho Summer Road Trip
We’ve put together the ultimate 10-day summer road trip through the most awe-inspiring and action-packed places in Southwest Idaho.
WHEN TO GO
Spring, summer, and fall are the classic road trip seasons, though sunny winter days — assuming road conditions are safe — can provide unparalleled snowy views.
Accommodations, Activities & More
Jug Mountain Ranch
Jug Mountain Ranch is a 1,410-acre private residential community set beneath Jughandle Mountain’s rugged 8,310-foot peak. Roughly 75% of the Ranch (1,000 acres) has been set aside for preserved open space and a championship golf course.
Creekside Campground & Event Center
This private campground is tucked away in the Boise National Forest along highway 21, just a 45 minute drive north of Boise.
