Garden Valley, Idaho
Looking for the best fishing in Garden Valley? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Garden Valley. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Fishing Spots in and near Garden Valley
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Cascade, Idaho
Camp at Blue Lake
5.0Blue Lake is a great spot to spend a night next to the lake but is also the perfect escape if you're looking to get away for just the day. The stars at night are worth the trip alone, as it's far away from light pollution. It gets a little windy sometimes but there is plenty of cover and trees to...Read more -
Boise County, Idaho
Jennie Lake Trail
4.08.38 mi / 1998 ft gainPerhaps one of the best beginner-esque lake hikes closest to Boise, making your way to Jennie Lake can either be packed-in overnight or and out-and-back day hike. You'll be delighted by the secluded ambiance of the lake and the cool mountain breeze rushing through the pines. Getting There: Make ...Read more -
Elmore County, Idaho
Explore the South Fork of the Boise River
3.8In just over an hour, you can leave downtown Boise and arrive above Arrowrock Reservoir in a location so unique that you won't believe you're still in Idaho. The South Fork of the Boise River provides excitement for campers, wildlife lovers, and outdoor goers. Although I just visited for the firs...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Trail Creek Lakes
4.510.39 mi / 2923 ft gainBased in Grandjean, one of the lesser utilized access points to the Sawtooth mountains, this trailhead is one of the most accessible in the range. A short trek on a dirt road, smooth for even Prius standards, off the highway is the gateway to mountainous adventure. The hike starts at 5200' above...Read more -
Mountain Home, Idaho
Relax at Big and Little Trinity Lakes
6 mi / 300 ft gainBecause of the altitude of the this lake, the road to it doesn't open up until mid to late July. You can still get to the lake, but it is a 6 mi round trip hike down a dusty dirt road. It gets old. When the road is open, you can drive right up to the lake. To get there, right before the town of ...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Marten Lake and Kelly Lake
5.09.16 mi / 1434 ft gainThe Sawtooth mountain range consists of hundreds, maybe thousands, of small, crystal clear lakes. Because of the sheer number of lakes, there are many destinations where the foot traffic is considerably low. Most weekend packers will stick to the familiar: they find themselves hiking to Sawtooth ...Read more -
Cascade, Idaho
Raft the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
5.0100 mi / -3294 ft gainIf you're looking for an all-around start-to-finish epic adventure, rafting the Middle Fork of the Salmon River arguably checks off more boxes than any other trip in the world. This adventure of a lifetime can be enjoyed two different ways: privately and commercially. We've been lucky enough to d...Read more -
Stanley, Idaho
Paddle on Stanley Lake
5.0Stanley Lake is an Idaho alpine lake located at the base of the magnificent Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is about 7 miles from the historic town of Stanley, Idaho and just over an hour from popular Sun Valley, Idaho.Our photography and hiking adventure cap...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Cramer Lakes via Redfish Inlet Trailhead
4.014.78 mi / 1880 ft gainBefore beginning this hike, you'll want to take the ferry from the Redfish Lake Lodge to the other side of the lake, where the trailhead is. From there, you'll progress along the valley floor, following the Redfish Lake Inlet as towering Sawtooths rise up on both sides. During the first few miles...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Redfish Lake to Alpine Lake
5.010.85 mi / 1893 ft gainJust south of the beautiful town of Stanley, Idaho lays one of coolest lakes in the region: Redfish Lake. Redfish is a banana shaped lake that boasts some of the most epic camping spots in all of Idaho. Using this area as home base, there's countless adventures within just a few miles. One of the...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Saddleback Lakes
5.08.64 mi / 2129 ft gainThe adventure starts taking a boat shuttle over between the north and south ends of Redfish Lake. The boat ride has a fee and is approximately 7 minutes each way. You can learn more on the Redfish Lake blog. Once across the lake at its southern end (Redfish Inlet Transfer Camp), hike the Redfish...Read more
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