2020 Article published: Preservation of our western heritage in Idaho City is so important. This is why the partners of Cowboy Campground LLC, with investment help through both small and large contributions from other caring horse people, have assembled in very short time in order to purchase the property known as Cowboy Campground from the Bill Sterling family trust. These 15 acres have become a steadfast fixture for the last 23 years for horsemen to get together in Idaho City for camping trips, riding events like the Equestrian Trail Sports, the annual St. Jude’s Fundraiser Ride and other fun horse related activities. We seek to build upon the heritage of the campground and incorporate it into an even greater legacy known as Legacy Park. Would you like to help in this important effort by either contributing time for improvements or help with contributions towards making this “Gem in the Rough” a memorable park, where truly memorable events such as rustic cowboy weddings can take place? Here are a few ideas on how you can become a benefactor of this wonderful place, just 1 mile from Idaho City and 2.5 miles from The Springs. Camp Site Sponsors Needed! Located only 40 miles from Boise in historic Idaho City and adjacent to the Boise National Forest, Cowboy Campground at Legacy Park is a special and unique place for horse lovers of all ages. We are one of the largest equine campgrounds in the Mountain West with access to miles of trails, over 30 horse friendly camping spots, a practice arena, quaint Western style buildings and more. We are working to improve and expand our existing camping spots which offers a unique opportunity for sponsorship by individuals, families, equine-related businesses, riding and breed organizations and businesses, as well as training facilities. When you choose to sponsor a campsite for improvement, all funds donated go towards new panels for the horse corrals, a permanently installed picnic table, new fire rings as well as other site improvements. Each sponsor/group will be featured on signage at the campsite and on our website and can also leave literature about their pursuits in a provided box or a small sign. Your $3,000 donation also provides ongoing name recognition of your support of the future Cowboy Campground Legacy Non-profit Foundation for a minimum of five years. Chapel Construction & Contributions! With over a million horses in Idaho, equine-related activities have been both an important part of Idaho’s history and its future. Cowboy Campground at Legacy Park has long been a very popular recreation destination for horse lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Cowboy Campground LLC has recently purchased this property to hold in trust to be managed through a soon to be created non-profit foundation for generations to come. We are excited to begin many improvements to this special facility. With already over 30 horse camping spots and overflow areas, an arena and access to the Idaho City Rodeo Grounds, many hundreds of horsemen and their families use the facility each year. Our new improvements will make Cowboy Campground even more special and suitable for hosting more and larger events such as clinics, workshops, retreats, and children’s day and week camps. Nestled among pine trees surrounding a large courtyard and adjacent to three historic cabins modeled after buildings present in pioneer gold mining towns, the Miner’s Chapel at Cowboy Campground will provide a perfect space for worship services, weddings, memorial services and more. Thanks to your corporate gift Cowboy Campground will be able to host an even larger variety of events and dramatically increase the number of people who will get to enjoy our beautiful mountainside location. As the corporate sponsor of the new chapel your contribution will not only ensure the preservation of the land and trail access but also provide a special place of peace, beauty, and reflection. By donating to the creation of the new chapel your organization will be recognized as a founding donor, provided with signage at Cowboy Campground with a beautiful plaque on the building, as well as on our website and other marketing materials. (A wedding photo shoot is in the planning as soon as the building is erected). Cowboy Campground is beloved by the thousands of horsemen who use our facility annually. By expanding access in the winter to nordic sports enthusiasts and snowmobiles, even more outdoorsmen will be part of supporting the ongoing operation of our non-profit foundation that is dedicated to preserving this unique facility. Your sponsorship will reflect your business’ ongoing commitment to the equestrian and recreational sports communities. Paving the way for generations to come! By sponsoring a brick for the courtyard in front of the chapel you can help us fulfill our mission to protect and preserve this special place for generations to come. An 8x4 laser engraved brick will become a permanent testimony of your support. Courtyard bricks can be engraved with your personal name, business name or in honor of a loved one. If you would like to create a memorial to honor a special horse, dog or other pet we would encourage you to sponsor an 8x8 laser engraved paving stone that will be placed along our new Reflection and Recreation Trail. Courtyard bricks sponsorship is $250 and memorial paving stones can be sponsored for $350. All funds raised go toward our non-profit foundation. Please go to our special fund-raising webpage where you can customize your brick size selection and your choice of engraved message... (Soon To Come) Resting - A bench will make that possible! Not only can you engrave your name on a brick, but we are looking in creating Memorial Benches along our trail and other special areas. If you like to help, please consider having us place a bench on the property and be part of our Idaho City Legacy Park. Cowboy Campground has long been a gathering place for hundreds of horse lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. We are currently starting on a half mile walking path that will not only feature signs about the area’s history, flora and fauna but will also include several exercise stops with nearby resting benches. Walking and staying healthy is a priority for many today, especially senior citizens and this walking path will be a fun and safe place to walk. By sponsoring a bench for the trail, you can help us fulfill our mission to preserve this special place for generations to come and also creating another wonderful place for local residents.The benches will be custom ordered and will be adorned with a sign and an inscription chosen by you. The benches are special orders and will be $1500. All funds raised go towards our upcoming non-profit foundation. Reflection & Recreation Trail! Legacy Park at Cowboy Campground is getting an exciting new foot walking trail in the tradition of German recreation parks: you walk a little, you exercise a little or more. We are currently starting on a .5 mile walking path that will not only feature different grades of difficulty, but we are looking for a corporate sponsor/gift to also add different outdoors exercise posted signage with three degrees of difficulties, for instance triple horizontal fitness bar for pull ups, or a few spots to lay down rubber mats for a sit ups, leg crunches, a fitness strider/air walker, tri fitness station, challenge ladders horizontals, parallel bars etc.. Each station will show exercises of elevating degrees, from beginner to experts, including breathing exercises for reflection, thoughtfulness, and stretching. By sponsoring this trail you will create a healthier guest and lots of fun in using this trail.