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Free camping on Silver Creek. Four large spots. Vault toilet. Good fishing. Hiking and bicycling. Wildlife and bird watching. Directions: 3 mi. W of Picabo (US 20) PDF Map of area (0.4MB) Silver Creek Watershed Ebook (13.7MB) Camping area managed by Idaho Fish and Game Magic Valley Region 324 South 417 East – Suite 1 [...]
Next to Bailey’s Bar, there is a flat grassy campground. No showers but does have running water and fire pit.
Free camping in the Sawtooth National Forest This area is accessible for a season that varies between June through November. 6920-foot elevation. 2 campsites on East Fork of Baker Creek. Road continues past summer home areas into the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Fishing in the creek. Trail heads south up Alden Gulch Operating Days: 304 [...]
Salmon-Challis National Forest Operating Days: 185 Total Capacity: 25
Free camping in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest Operating Days: 170Total Capacity: 10 3 campsites on the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River. Excellent fishing for cutthroat trout. Trail from campground goes to Fly Peak. Directions: From Avery, go 29 miles east on St. Joe River Road (Forest Highway 50), then about 8 miles south [...]
$10/night Salmon-Challis National Forest. Beautiful camp setting along Beaver Creek. Trail head and horse areas are across the road. 6,700 Feet Elevation * Tables * Fire rings with cooking grills * Well water * Horse corrals and feeding stations are across the road. * Trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet * Vault toilets * [...]
Beaver Dick Park is located about 5 miles west of Rexburg on Highway 33. It was named after “Beaver Dick,” Richard Leigh, who was one of the last of the real mountain men of this valley. ?A large sign stands over the entrance of the park. The campground has graveled pads, fire rings and tables. [...]
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Located below fairgrounds in Gooding. Fee: $15 a night with utilities/$5 a night without. Site is very clean with grass and concrete pads at eash site. Free shower available at fairgrounds.
9 campsites and a day use area. Fishing in Big Creek. CCC trailhead to the south accesses Big Creek/East Fork National Recreation Trail, and offers a stock loading ramp and corral. Other trailheads to the north of the campground access Daugherty Hill NRT, Elsie Peak NRT and Bronson Meadow/Ames Ridge NRT. Hunting and berry picking [...]
Nice campsites in the lava formations. Interesting formations and lava tubes. Amazing walking trails through the lava beds. There are also some short caves (lava tubes). Take a flashlight. Boy Scout cave has openings at both ends. CG is warm in summer. There are no hookups or showers. Large RV’s and trailers can be accommodated [...]
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Nice campsites in the lava formations. Interesting formations and lava tubes. $5 with Golden Age pass. There is a Visitor’s Center.
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This was a campground that was closed because the sewer would not meet code. Then the owner of the Crystal Gold Mine cleaned it up. As far as camping goes, there is water at every site but no electric or sewer hookup. There is a dump and and water to flush. I talked to the [...]
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$10.00 Off season : $18.00 May 20th to September 8th Campground is open from late April to late November. 50 paved sites (49 pull-thru) w/Electric (50 amp), Water, and Sewer Tents welcome. Host on site 20 miles north of Orofino, Idaho, on Orofino-Elk River Road via Wells Bench. – Coordinates courtesy of MovinSue
Free camping in the Nez Perce National Forest 4 campsites on the Red River. Ditch Creek Campground sports campsites in an open area with few tall trees – a beautiful place to “catch the sun.” You can view wildlife near Ditch Creek Campground. There are roads for OHV riding, trails to hike, and opportunities to [...]
Some sites have shade trees and some sites are right along the river bank. There is also a big open lot for extra parking, and boat or trailer parking. Dworshak National Fish Hatchery Complex is located at the confluence of the North Fork and mainstem Clearwater River in Ahsahka, Idaho, 3 miles west of Orofino, [...]
Nice level spots on grass. Restrooms and picnic pavilion. Located behind the state fairgrounds. Dump station and fresh water available. More then enough room for kids and pets. Quiet area except when state fair is in town, labor day and six days after.
Nice level spots on grass. Restrooms and picnic pavilion. Located behind the state fairgrounds. More then enough room for kids and pets. Quiet area except when state fair is in town, labor day and six days after.
East of Orofino, Idaho, to headquarters, then 28 miles north on Silver Creek Road, or continue north on Beaver Creek Road and take Grandad turnoff in 17 miles. There are many miles of gravel road and no signs. Located on beautiful Dworshak Reservoir. Pets must be kept on a leash. There is no phone in [...]
The campground is a field with some large shade trees and great views of the surrounding mountains. From Carey, drive west on US 20 about 13 miles. Look for the Hayspur hatchery sign.
BLM or National Forest land – take Main St. in Id. City to Bear Run. Turn right on Bear Run and follow it out to the woods. There are many “sites” already cleared and waiting for you within 2 or 3 miles. Beautiful area with big pine trees. Elk, bear, wolves, deer, mountain lions are [...]
A nice park on the Snake River includes drive-through sites for big rigs. No hookups but water is available. Boat ramp/fishing on Snake River. About a mile south of Idaho Falls on Highway 91. Courtesy of Moving Sue. Very well kept park and a great overnight stop for free.
Off Hwy 20, North of Hungry Bear store, left on Boot Jack Pass rd, make a quick right on a dirt road, just past the fence line off to the left is an area people spend the summer boondocking. Dump station and H@O at Mack’s inn for $5 GPS N44.57835 W111.34218 N44° 34′ 42.06 W111° [...]
Water and electric sites marked off on pavement in parking area of Jerome County Fairgrounds. Exit 165 off I-84. Turn right on Idaho 25 (West Main Street). 200 N. Fir Street, right behind the Stinker Gas Station. $10/night. Slip payment under office door if they are closed.
Also known as Riverfront Park and Long Camp. It’s a well maintained city park at the east end of town on Route 12. The sites are graveled , back in. Some have electricity which is $5.00 a night. Camping is free without electric. Grass , shade trees and river access.
Nice, quiet, monitored campground right on the river. They do have quiet hours that start at 10:00 p.m. and there is an onsite monitor who checks on the campground regularly. They lock the campground up at the same time. The monitor lives on site just in case of an emergency and you need out. Tank [...]
Interpretive Center $9.00/night? – Coordinates courtesy of MovinSue
The Leadore City Park and rodeo grounds are about ½ mile north of town on the west side of Idaho Highway #28 about 50 miles south of Salmon, ID. Dry camping only. From Moving Sue.
Small BLM campground on Salmon Creek Falls Reservoir with 20 sites. Good fishing camp with boat ramp. Medium-sized gravel sites with cabanas over tables; some shade trees. Park is just off good paved county road (1520 North Road) 7.5 miles west of Rogerson, which is 18 miles north of Jackpot. 20 RV sites (25′ length) [...]
Primitive and standard camping opportunities only. Vault toilets are available for use and potable water is now available within the park and located at approximately mile 8.25 on Skyline Drive. 26 miles N. of Moscow near the Latah-Benewah county line, turn west on Skyline Drive This 5300-acre ridgeline park is dedicated to pioneer women. McCroskey [...]
This popular and attractive developed site offers camping and picnicking opportunities within the scenic beauty of the North Fork of the Owyhee River Canyon. Location: About 27 miles southeast of Jordan Valley, Oregon; along the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway. Facilities/Fees: * Primitive campsite with seven sites * One vault toilet * Picnic tables * Fire [...]
Park is next to a golf course. Courtesy of Moving Sue
$15/night Full Hookup $10/night Dry Very busy on summer weekends. 1 mile East of Hwy 95 on HWY 6 as you enter Potlatch. . Coordinates courtesy of MovinSue
The Shoup Bridge Site is a small, convenient and developed campground suitable for RVs and tents located on the Main Salmon River. Popular activities in the area include camping, fishing and non-motorized boating. The area is shaded with Cottonwood trees and is also a popular launch site for rafters and anglers. Only hatchery steelhead, identifiable [...]
About 21 miles from Dubois Id. From town go west over I-15, make first right, go 11 miles. Look for antelope on left they are plentiful. Turn left at NFS road 323 go 9 miles to east cottonwood creek area. Camping also at Petelzic creek area. Will see Elk, Deer & Moose. Dump station & [...]
Free camping with a 10 day limit along the Big Wood River.