The 5 Best Places To Go Huckleberry Picking In Idaho This Summer
Potato? For many Idahoans, it’s all about the huckleberry! The huckleberry was officially named the state fruit in 2010, and for good reason. We love huckleberries and all things containing huckleberries. However, the best part about enjoying this delicious berry is the adventure in finding it! It’s notoriously difficult to cultivate huckleberries commercially, and the main method of obtaining them is by….well, going out and picking them.
Since huckleberries thrive at higher elevations, going into the mountains is a must. Berry picking season begins usually in mid-June and goes through August, but of course this varies based on weather and other factors. Many Idahoans are pretty tight lipped about their favorite huckleberry picking spots, but this list contains some good places for you to start!
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Although finding a huckleberry patch can be fairly challenging, they are usually quite abundant once you find them. The Coeur d'Alene mountains are especially known for their great quantity of berries. Most people's strategy is to pick a hiking trail and follow it until you spot a berry bush!
Northern Idaho is truly where it's at when it comes to berry picking. Priest Lake is great if you're looking for a camping-oriented excursion. It's not hard to find a trove of huckleberry bushes here. There's plenty for everyone!
Ponderosa State Park near McCall is a popular spot for berry pickers. Does anything sound better than spending the day in a beautiful forest scavenging for berries? Not really.
The Teton Valley is located on the western slope of the Teton Mountains. Seasoned berry pickers know that if there is a sweet tartness in the air, berries are nearby. So follow your nose.
Aptly named, Huckleberry Creek is a great spot for huckleberry picking. It's remote location ensures a certain amount of solitude while you're out searching for berries. However, Idahoans aren't the only lovers of huckleberries...please watch out for bears!
Have you gone huckleberry picking? What’s your favorite spot? Let us know!
