3 MUST DO Overlanding Areas in IDAHO for Beginners

Will explains what he thinks are the Top 3 Best places for Overlanding Trips in Idaho if you are a beginner. He talks about Bear Valley, Succor Creek, and Copper Basin. Each overlanding area in Idaho is full of things to see and explore, while giving a beginner some easy terrain, access to services, and enough other people around to help if something goes wrong. Will does NOT give gps coordinates because part of overlanding is planning your route - so think if this as a great way to learn about some areas you can begin researching. And with any trip you embark upon, make sure to tread lightly and leave no trace.
00:00 intro
01:02 bear valley
02:44 succor creek
04:21 Copper Basin
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[@Venture2Roam]

These places are incredible…and they are ready for you to explore. Where’s your favorite place to Overland??

[@McCurdyOutdoors]

Awesome video and I agree with your list!

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you!!!

[@dharwood2727]

I spent a lot of time camping in Copper Basin as a kid. Awesome place! There are also some great camping and roads/trails between the top of Trail Creek, east to Copper Basin!

[@Venture2Roam]

Great tip!!!

[@ChambersFamilyOverland]

We were just looking at visiting Stanley for some of the hikes, but didn’t know where we could go camp. This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to make a route now!

[@Venture2Roam]

There’s a TON of camping and some really great trails around Stanley. You won’t be disappointed!

[@ChambersFamilyOverland]

@@Venture2Roam We can’t wait!

[@DocWrangler]

I like how you started with some safety stuff...good stuff to always be thinking about!

[@Venture2Roam]

Thanks Doc! Always gotta cover the basics.

[@AllThingsOverlanding]

Great info buddy!

[@Venture2Roam]

Thanks Fletch!

[@SJ-EOR]

Thanks! I’m in NE Oregon and had most of them bookmarked. Enjoyed seeing it through your storytelling eyes.

[@Venture2Roam]

NE Oregon is beautiful! We get out that way almost every year. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@briank.lunger4010]

Great video! Looking fwd to explore Idaho!

[@Venture2Roam]

So glad you liked it. Happy exploring!!

[@moejr14]

Been waiting for I video like this for a while

[@Venture2Roam]

Thanks! Hope this gets you pointed in the right direction!

[@WelcomeToTheOutdoors]

This is great! I cant wait to get into Idaho!

[@Venture2Roam]

Come on over!!!

[@crawlcommander2652]

I’m in East Idaho, can’t wait to check out some of these!

[@Venture2Roam]

I can’t wait to check out more places in East Idaho! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!

[@SimplyMustGo]

Man what a beautiful area! Great video. Guess I need to make an Idaho a road trip.

[@Venture2Roam]

You should definitely come out for a trip!!

[@GeefromBC]

Great video Will. Going to keep these places in mind when I swing by Idaho or just give you shout LOL

[@Venture2Roam]

Definitely just give me a shout out when you come through!

[@ChanceP]

Great advice

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you sir!

[@OutlastOverland]

Nice, gonna need to get down there sometime!

[@Venture2Roam]

Come on over!!!

[@victorsaenz9452]

I just moved to Idaho from Texas I’ll be bringing up my FJ in a month and I can’t wait! For work I drive all throughout the state to telecom tower sights and I’m so excited to do some exploring

[@Venture2Roam]

Welcome to Idaho! FJs are really great rigs…I’m sure you’ll have a blast getting started here. You have probably see a lot of open country here visiting those towers! Hope this vid have you some ideas!!

[@nickmcdvtt]

You’re givin’ away the goods, man! In all seriousness, though, great video.

[@Venture2Roam]

Thank you! It’s a fine line to walk between trying to get folks started the right way and over sharing to the point that these places get overwhelmed.

[@KUEHLKUEST]

IDAHO is on the list!! J&C

[@Venture2Roam]

We the UP is on our list lol!

[@dontully7015]

Love Idaho!!!

[@Venture2Roam]

Cheers!

[@colleenmacdonald9773]

These are great suggestions and definitely on our list. We were wondering if you had suggestions for beginner friendly areas in North Idaho? Thanks!

[@Venture2Roam]

I don't know North Idaho as well...but, Avery to Wallace via Moon Road is one of my favorite drives in Idaho. Lots of camping along the St. Joe.

[@colleenmacdonald9773]

⁠Oh, awesome, we will check that area out in the spring.

[@davidleadford6511]

Since I am a beginner, I'm all ears. Idaho has so many beautiful places to see. The Custer Motorway between Sunbeam and Challis is one that's also good. There's dispersed camping, and a small campground at Mill Cree, and if you're going to to into Copper Basin, as long as you don't do it in a car, I would also suggest a short trip up Wildhorse Canyon. I've taken a van into that with no problems. There is dry camping and a regular campground all the way in.

[@Venture2Roam]

Great suggestions! I’ve never done the Sunbeam area. It’s always crowded out there when we want to go. I’m planning on doing a Pinyon Peak loop though. Just need to catch at the right time.

[@davidleadford6511]

@@Venture2Roam You could easily do the Custer Motorway in a day. I got started on it late Sunday afternoon, spent the night at Mill Creek campground. Had the whole place to myself. I want to drive Panther Creek, N. Fork to Ellis, as well as Railroad Ridge.

[@jasonperry2244]

Caribou mountain is one of my favorite spots, lots of cool history with the old mines, the road in is pretty rough, and sloppy when wet. The only other thing id mention is to bring something to defend yourself against bears be it a gun or the pepper spray.

[@Venture2Roam]

The self defense/protection is a great tip. We always have something out and ready just in case. We’ve also have had some bad experiences with folks who are quick to pull the trigger…so make sure to get trained on whatever you choose to bring!!

[@KelliGrayoffroad]

Be aware when heading out to Succor Creek that the side roads get bad quick, main road is nice all weather road mostly (closed in the winter) but if you turn off that road it can get rough fast and Owyhee County is horrible when wet. Just some advice from someone who literally grew up out there.

[@KelliGrayoffroad]

And loads of rattlesnakes in the summer.

[@Venture2Roam]

Hi Kelly, yes that’s all true about the Owyhees. The mud is deadly (we mention this in our Owyhee trip vids), there are rattlesnakes out there as well. However, a beginner could stay on the main road and stay at campgrounds, or established campsites and have a relatively low risk experience. But it is a good idea to mention some of those aspects, so thanks for bringing those up!!!

[@shadowgrabber]

I want to start overlanding. I have a 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD PRO. But not sure if I can do this 3 easy route you told me. I will try to go this 3 places During March. Is it ok during March ?

[@Venture2Roam]

Your Sequoia should do fine in these areas. However, March is not the best month to go. I'd wait until at least April for the Owyhees, and June/July for Bear Valley.

[@kenjohnston1257]

Copper Basin is great but some of the campers are the worst. You find yourself a lonely spot off by yourself and people will pull up right next to you and say they've been camping that spot for years, its a free country, and expect YOU to leave. A couple summers ago things almost came to blows. I thought it was just me and bad luck but then I watched a fishing video in Copper Basin and the EXACT same thing happened.

[@Venture2Roam]

People are the worst. I’m sorry to hear this is happening out there!

[@kenjohnston1257]

@@Venture2Roam It's cool to get a response after you've had this posted for a couple years!

[@Venture2Roam]

@@kenjohnston1257 Right on man. I read every comment!

[@OverlandPNW]

Great video! Idaho is so amazing for overlanding. I've been on two trips to Idaho. Cheers!

[@Venture2Roam]

Come on Back - we'll show you around :)

[@alanbravo7005]

Anybody know of any spots to go off roading near Idaho falls around February??

[@Venture2Roam]

There are some Facebook groups for off-roading in Eastern Idaho. I’d check there.

[@romokid64]

Ever go to North Idaho?

[@Venture2Roam]

I do..but I don't know it well enough to make a recommendation outside of driving the trail tunnels between Avery and Wallace. I need to get back up there and explore more!

[@romokid64]

@@Venture2Roam Hiawatha Trail I believe is what you're thinking. That's a fun trail. I can't seem to find any videos for Northern Idaho yet... Figured I would ask. Thousands of miles of mountains trails.

[@Venture2Roam]

@@romokid64 not quite the Hiawatha..but very close to it. I covered Northern Idaho in my BDR Series. Check out Eps 4,5,&6!

[@dallasball6624]

Only 2 were in Idaho

[@Venture2Roam]

That’s technically true, Succor Creek is 2-3 miles into Oregon. However, it’s part of the Owyhees, which spans western Idaho, eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada. I would venture to wager most visitors to Succor Creek are from Idaho though as it’s close to Caldwell, Nampa, Meridian, and Boise, which have larger populations than the surrounding Oregon towns of Adrian, Nysa, Vale, and Ontario.

[@zenofthemoment]

Step 1: Drive into Idaho Step 2: Avoid the Treasure Valley Congratulations! You’re exploring Idaho! 🤣

[@WeldedDiff84]

Love the vids. Love to do a trip with u guys sometime. Just started my own channel just about fixing all my crap. Check it out!

[@Venture2Roam]

Lol, sounds like a fun channel. We may do a meet up this year! So glad you are liking the channel!!