Originally published Jan. 5 on KTVB.COM.

Adventure is just around the corner for Idahoans, and outdoor enthusiasts wanting to visit Idaho. Starting Monday, Jan. 6, campers are able to use Idaho Parks and Recreation’s (IDPR) new campsite reservation system.

Robbie Johnson, communications manager for IDPR, said the new system will make Idaho’s 30 state parks and 2,500 campsites more accessible.

“Idaho time is something everybody wants, not just people in Idaho, but people from across the country,” Johnson said.

IPPR used to use a system called Reserve America, but now it is switching to Idaho Time. Idaho Time is designed to vary camper prices based on demand and location rather than having a set price for all campsites on any weekend.

“The new reservation system is a little bit like booking a hotel online or getting a plane ticket,” Johnson said. “The price could vary from one day to the next, and it’s really based on demand.”

Johnson said holiday weekends will be more expensive than regular weekends, and locations with higher demand will also be more expensive.

“It’s going to be a way for it to be more affordable for people who are like, ‘Hey, I want to go camping when it’s not Fourth of July weekend,’” Johnson said.

The range of prices will allow people to explore Idaho without breaking the bank, Johnson said.

“We are not trying to price out Idahoans from camping,” Johnson said. “We want to encourage and make it easy for Idahoans to camp.”

Starting Jan. 6, locals and tourists will have equal opportunity to snag a site under the stars, but it will be gradually phased in. The list of the day to book, depending on when you’re looking at reserving a site, is on IDPR’s website.

“Look at our schedule for when your dates are there, and then do it at that time,” Johnson said.

Campers looking to reserve a site will enter the waiting room portal on IDPR’s website. Once they are out of the queue, they can reserve up to three campsites per session. After it’s reserved, campers are ready to pitch their tents in Idaho’s outdoor playground.

‘It’s more than just camping,” Johnson said. “It’s this whole state of experiences that we’re preserving and making sure Idahoans can enjoy.”