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Camel’s Back Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,560 Google reviews · Running trail in Boise, Idaho · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Camel’s Back Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Dedicated in 1965, this 11-acre park features a playground, tennis courts, an outdoor gym & more.
What runners say about Camel’s Back Park
“the park is clean and has a nice playground with glued mulch so you dont have to worry much about your little ones getting splinters.”
“Walking up the main stairs you’re able to get a beautiful view of the city as well of the mountains.”
“Family friendly, great for letting kids, teens and adults alike get the hear rate going.”
Camel’s Back Park is the kind of place that quietly rewires your relationship with a city. I didn’t come here with a plan — just some leftover thoughts, a half-charged phone, and the vague need to breathe differently for a while. That turned out to be enough. What I love most is how effortlessly the park shifts moods.
Camel's back park is a nice park that also has acces to the foothill trail system with lots of great paths for hiking and biking. the park is clean and has a nice playground with glued mulch so you dont have to worry much about your little ones getting splinters.
Best Park in Boise. Bring your pets, kids, family, even your ex!! It's a beautiful place to share with people you really care about, or people you don't! 🤷♂️ Trails are perfect for running or biking. Some trails are exclusive to foot traffic but most are pet and bike friendly.
Looking for a good hike? Want the ability to bail at a moment’s notice if weather goes bad? What about sunbathing and a general sunny park vibe where you just want a spot of grass to call your own and relax? It’s family friendly too. Camel’s back has it all and right near downtown!
Trail conditions & character
“Walking up the main stairs you’re able to get a beautiful view of the city as well of the mountains.”
“One moment you’re watching kids conquer the playground with absolute seriousness, the next you’re halfway up the hill, Boise stretching out below you like it’s proud to be seen.”
Plan your run at Camel’s Back Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofboise.org
- Phone+1 208-389-9707
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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