Bayhorse Campground 5400-foot elevation. 11 camspites on the Salmon River. Fishing in the river for resident cutthroat and rainbow trout, steelhead and whitefish. Road goes west to Bayhorse Lake, near a number of historic mines. The entire area is rich in mining history, and you can use this comfortable campground as your base camp for exploring the Land of the Yankee Fork.
Bear Lake NWR Bear Lake Refuge is located in southeast Idaho, 7 miles south of Montpelier. Surrounded by mountains, it lies in the Bear Lake Valley at elevations ranging ranging from 5,925 feet on the marsh to 6,800 feet on the rocky slopes of Merkley Mountain.The 18,000-acre refuge is comprised mainly of a bulrush marsh, open water, and flooded meadows of sedges, rushes, and grasses. Portions of the refuge include scattered grasslands and brush-covered mountain slopes. Bear Lake Refuge encompasses what is locally referred to as Dingle Swamp or Dingle Marsh. Along with Bear Lake proper, the marsh was once part of a larger prehistoric lake that filled the valley. As it drained and receded, Dingle Marsh was reduced from 25,000 acres to less than 17,000 before it became part of the refuge.The interspersion of bulrush, open water, and uplands provides ideal habitat for numerous waterfowl species. Common nesting species include the Canada goose, redhead, canvasback, mallard, gadwall, cinnamon teal, and northern shoveler. In a typical breeding season, the refuge will produce 4,500 ducks and 1,800 geese. Trumpeter swans are also beginning to nest on the refuge.The refuge provides valuable habitat for 12 species that nest in colonies in bulrush. These include the white-faced ibis, snowy egret, black-crowned night heron, great blue heron, double-crested cormorant, California gull, Franklin's gull, Caspian tern, Forster's tern, black tern, western grebe, and eared grebe. Sandhill cranes are frequently observed on the refuge. The refuge's shallow water and mudflat areas provide habitat for willets, avocets, and stilts. Elusive rails are also present along with that master of camouflage, the bittern. The refuge supports a rich variety of other migratory birds such as hawks, owls, and many species of songbirds. Hundreds of mule deer winter along Merkley Mountain, and one or two moose are present during most seasons in refuge willows. Smaller mammals often seen are muskrats, skunks, and cottontail rabbits. Residents less frequently seen vary from small meadow voles to beavers, coyotes, badgers, mink, and weasels.
Birch Creek Campground 12 campsites in the Birch Creek valley. Fishing for trout. Easy access to the Targhee National Forest. Nearby is the Indian Massacre historic site.
Birds of Prey Scenic Float You can see the birds of prey in their natural river canyon habitat on a scenic float trip. South of Boise, the Snake River has cut a canyon where more eagles, hawks, and falcons nest each spring in greater concentrations than at any other place in North America. The Snake River Birds of Prey Area is protected here. These are scenic trips only. There are no rapids on this stretch. The best time to take this float is in the spring.
Black Canyon Reservoir Black Canyon Reservoir is formed by Black Canyon Diversion Dam which is part of the Boise Project. Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, this 1,100-acre reservoir offers 12 miles of shoreline. Boating and fishing are the major recreation activities at Black Canyon Reservoir, located Northeast of Emmett in Southwest Idaho. Fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, rainbow trout, crappie, white fish, bullhead and channel catfish. Season open year-round. Site offers: restrooms, boat ramps, campground (for reservations call 208-398-8211), parking, picnic tables, swimming, and disabled angler facilities. Additional camping is available near Emmett.
Blackfoot River Nesting golden eagles, prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks, and great horned owls inhabit the cliffs of this steep canyon. Outside the canyon, upland game birds live in the sage grasslands. Blackfoot Dam to Cutthroat Creek Campground 10 miles, primarily Class I with one Class II section. Cutthroat Trout Campground to Trail Creek Bridge 12 miles, Class II rapids. Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek (near Aldridge) 12 miles, Class III-IV or IV-V rapids depending on water levels.
