Overland Campers for Idaho

Idaho has some of the largest roadless country in the lower 48, plus long gravel roads, hot springs and few services. Trips there tend to be long and remote, and a camper has to carry its own power and shelter and stay light enough for climbs on forest roads. Here is how Cascadia's campers line up for Idaho.

Idaho terrain and trip ideas

• Sawtooth Mountains. Alpine lakes and high trailheads with cold nights, even in July.
• Salmon River country and the Frank Church wilderness. Deep canyons and remote backcountry roads on the edge of designated wilderness.
• Magruder Corridor. About 100 miles of single-lane dirt between the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church wilderness areas, with no services. Best in the summer months.
• Hells Canyon and Snake River country. Hot, steep, dry roads with big elevation changes.
• Boise National Forest. Dispersed camping and gravel roads within reach of the Boise valley.

Choosing a camper for Idaho

• Weight on long climbs: the Frontier (about 300-350 lb) is easy on engines and brakes on high passes.
• Multi-day trips for a group: the Summit sleeps three to four and has standing room for cooking and changing.
• Cold shoulder seasons and long off-grid stays: the Apex has an insulated shell, onboard water and a 3000W inverter with solar, so you can stay out longer.

In remote country, carry recovery gear and a satellite messenger, and fill up whenever you can. Our PNW overland routes guide lists the Magruder Corridor and other trips.

Ordering from Idaho

Installation and service happen at our shop in Monroe, WA. Frontier and Summit can ship disassembled to the contiguous US for free, if you would rather not make the drive. Apex campers can be factory drop-shipped, arriving without the battery and needing a forklift to unload, but a Monroe install is recommended. We confirm fitment from your VIN first (see the vehicle measurement guide). All campers carry a 24-month limited warranty, with 5-year structural on the Apex. Current lead times | Browse campers