Idaho State University, Geology Field Camp

Geology Field Camp ...at Lost River Field Station

Students working in the field at Field Camp

Students viewing the landscape after hiking in to work area

View of Mount Borah from Lost River Field Station, Mackay, Idaho

May 27 to July 1, 2019

About Field Camp

This is a 5 week, 6-credit capstone course in field geology held at the beginning of summer every year at Lost River Field Station, located north of Mackay, Idaho.

Students walking through dead tree at Craters of the Moon

Application

The deadline for early acceptance is each February. Scholarship opportunities are available.

Students using GPS equipment in the field

How To Choose A Field Camp

Field camps are not all alike. You should decide what you hope to learn at a field camp and then shop around to see which one is best for you. Locations, instructors, pedagogy, and price are some of the items to consider.