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Why It's So Hard To Get A Reserved Camping Site In Idaho – And What You Can Do About It

The Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley.
Chadd Cripe
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Idaho Statesman

As the official first day of fall is just two weeks away, perhaps you’re thinking about getting one last camping trip in this year. But if you haven’t made plans yet, you might find it difficult to secure your camping spot online. We talk with reporter Nicole Blanchard of the Idaho Statesman about what folks can do to reserve a spot in the wilds of Idaho this fall and next summer (hint: it helps to be flexible).

 

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Frankie Barnhill was the Senior Producer of Idaho Matters, Boise State Public Radio's daily show and podcast.

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