RV Rental Lake Owyhee State Park, OR

One of the biggest attractions drawing visitors to Lake Owyhee State Park is, of course, Lake Owyhee itself. The lake is famed for being a very fertile and rewarding fishing lake, bringing in fishermen and women from all over the state. Lake Owyhee is home to a wide verity of freshwater game fish, and with the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountains, Lake Owyhee State Park campers will be hard-pressed to find a more pleasing fishing spot. Campers fishing here can expect to catch largemouth bass, white crappie, channel catfish, and occasionally rainbow trout.

As well as the great fishing to be had on Lake Owyhee, there is also great boating too. The size of the lake naturally lends itself to those who love to explore lakes via all sorts of boats. Much of the surrounding geology and rock formations can only be viewed from a boat, so getting out onto the water is well worth it. Those travel trailer camping without their own boats can find several boat-renting services in the nearby town of Nampa. Whether it is kayaking, speedboating, canoeing, or gently sailing along in a pontoon boat, at Lake Owyhee State Park, you can do it all.

Venture away from the shores of Lake Owyhee, and the rest of Lake Owyhee State Park opens up as a hiking and rock climbing haven. The state park itself has a network of trails leading out from the eastern edges of the lake right through to the nearby foothills and beyond. Most of these trails can be completed by even the most beginner of hikers, though some may wind off for quite some time. These hikes also give campers the chance to view much of the local wildlife, including big-horned sheep and pronghorn antelope.

Those RV camping at Lake Owyhee State Park will find a very accommodating campground within the state park itself. Though the campground is short on facilities, its location will allow campers to park right up alongside Lake Owyhee, offering fantastic views. Full 20 amp electric, water, and sewer hookups are provided at the Lake Owyhee State Park campground. Facilities here include a dump station, flushing toilets, and a shower block.

An alternative campground for RV campers is the Snake River RV Resort east of Lake Owyhee State Park. Full 20, 30, 50 amp electric, water, and sewer hookups are provided here. Facilities include a dump station, laundry service, and free WiFi. There are many pull-thru sites here, meaning all sized rigs are welcome.

Boise, one of Idaho’s largest cities and the capital, is only an hour’s drive east from Lake Owyhee State Park. The city is full of must-see sights and day-tripping opportunities for the whole family. The Old Idaho State Penitentiary is a must-see for anyone interested in America’s social history. Functioning as a prison form 1872 to 1970, it was then placed on the register for historic places in 1973. Visitors can take a tour of this historic prison and view its many exhibitions showcasing what life was like for its staff and prisoners.

Those with a keen eye for all things flora should not pass up on the opportunity to visit Boise’s Idaho Botanical Gardens. The gardens cover fifty acres of land and are home to several stylized gardens. These include the English Garden, Herb Garden, Idaho Native Plant Garden, and the Water Garden. Visitors can wander around these gardens at their leisure, taking in the peaceful setting and the picturesque ambiance of the gardens. Formerly the State Penitentiary Gardens, the Idaho Botanical Gardens also have their own unique state history.

Campers with an interest in wildlife should take a visit to the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise. The center is home to hundreds of endangered birds of prey, such as hawks, falcons, eagles, and owls. Through interpretive displays and multi-media shows and live demonstrations with the birds, visitors can learn about the lives, behaviors, and habitats of these endangered birds.