I've done a good deal of camping in central and southern Idaho over the past two decades since visiting the state for the first time. There's one truly unique, lakeside campsite east of Twin Falls that is known for sprawling lawns, dog-friendly accommodations, top-notch water play, and its playful, nocturnal visitors. I recently returned to a campsite I hadn't spent an overnight at since the pre-COVID days. Get our free mobile appSouthern Idaho's Lake Walcott Is Known For Many Things, Including Those Tree Bandits That Visit After SunsetLake Walcott, ID Credit: Greg Jannetta Lake Walcott, ID Credit: Greg JannettaLocated roughly 50 miles east of Twin Falls is Lake Walcott. Lake Walcott, ID Credit: Greg Jannetta Lake Walcott, ID Credit: Greg JannettaRaccoon stares down at our campsite at Lake Walcott, Rupert ID Credit: Greg Jannetta Raccoon stares down at our campsite at Lake Walcott, Rupert ID Credit: Greg Jannetta