Meridian, Idaho, offers campers and nature enthusiasts a wide variety of outdoor adventures and recreation activities, from Boise National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest to Eagle Island State Park. Visitors can enjoy rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, swimming, biking and hiking.
Location
Meridian is located about 20 minutes west of Boise along U.S. Interstate 84. Surrounded by state parks and national forests, Meridian offers the perfect jumping off point for explorations in every direction. Nampa is 25 minutes to the southwest of Meridian, just beyond the Nampa Municipal Airport.
Camping Accommodations
Meridian and the surrounding area offer several camping options. Eagle Island State Park, just to the west, features year-round tent camping facilities including restrooms, emergency services and fire rings. The Playground RV Park boasts 72 sites, including several pull-through sites. The Boise Meridian RV Resort features full hook-up sites with TV and Wi-Fi service.
Amenities
Eagle Island offers hiking, cycling and equestrian trails, canoeing, boating, kayaking and fishing on the open waters and several sport courts. The park playground has a swimming pool. Laundry facilities and a dump station are available for guests. Boise Meridian RV Resort features a pool and spa, group meeting area and phone connections.
Activities
The Boise National Forest offers biking and hiking during the warm summer months and skiing and snowboarding, on over 45 groomed runs over 2,000 acres, during the winter. The forest features the Sagehen Reservoir Trail and the Jennie Lake Trail, leading to high elevation lakes packed with trout, bass and crappie. Both trails offer access to campgrounds in the forest as well. Sawtooth National Forest, southeast of Boise National Forest, also features skiing at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, with 36 runs spread over 572 acres.
Considerations
During your stay in Meridian and trips to the national forests, be aware that Idaho allows individuals younger than 16 to operate off-highway vehicles on National Forest System roadways. Individuals under 16 can operate these vehicles with or without a license.
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