Skip to content
Idaho Family FunExplore. Play. Make memories. Submit an event
Menu
Places to goCommunity calendarWeekend roundupsFamily guidesAdvertise with usAbout Idaho Family Fun

All Camping



{“hide_search_input”:””,”hide_near_input”:””,”input_size”:””,”bar_flex_wrap”:””,”bar_flex_wrap_md”:””,”bar_flex_wrap_lg”:””,”input_border”:””,”input_border_opacity”:””,”input_rounded_size”:””,”btn_bg”:””,”btn_rounded_size”:””,”btn_rounded_size_md”:””,”btn_rounded_size_lg”:””,”bg”:””,”mt”:””,”mr”:””,”mb”:3,”ml”:””,”pt”:””,”pr”:””,”pb”:””,”pl”:””,”border”:””,”rounded”:””,”rounded_size”:””,”rounded_size_md”:””,”rounded_size_lg”:””,”shadow”:””,”css_class”:””}


Big Eddy Campground

Banks, Idaho · Camping

Big Eddy Campground is a small riverside campground north of Banks on the North Fork Payette River.

Admission
Fee campground; exact current rate is not published. Pay by cash or check at the entrance; extra vehicle fees may apply
Hours
Currently marked closed by the Forest Service; confirm reopening before visiting
Parking
Paved roads and campsite parking spurs
Restrooms
Vault toilets during normal operations; do not assume service while closed
Access
Paved roads and parking spurs; detailed accessible-site features are not published
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages
Food available
Nearby food service is not confirmed; bring meals and supplies

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ 4 campsites
  • 🎣 River fishing
  • 🧺 Picnic tables
  • 🚣 Whitewater recreation nearby

💡 Good to Know

  • The four campsites are first come, first served; no reservations are required.
  • Bring drinking water; potable water is not available.
  • Highway 55 traffic noise is to be expected. Check current forest alerts before traveling.

Official information: Official listing

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The Forest Service currently marks this campground closed. Normal seasonal amenities and reservations are not evidence of present access. Check the official campground status before traveling.

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet

Bear Valley Campground

Lowman, Idaho · Camping

Bear Valley Campground sits along Bear Valley Creek, a headwater of the Middle Fork Salmon River.

Admission
No camping fees under the current post-season Forest Service notice; check the policy for your travel date
Hours
Open for post-season use; check snow, road and gate conditions before traveling
Parking
Off-Street Parking
Restrooms
Vault toilets are not cleaned or restocked with toilet paper during the post-season
Access
Limited Accessibility
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages
Food available
Nearby food service is not confirmed; bring meals and supplies

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Shaded forest campsites
  • 🎣 Creek fishing
  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🦌 Wildlife viewing
  • 🌲 Remote mountain setting

💡 Good to Know

  • Use is often high on summer weekends.
  • Bring drinking water and pack out all trash; neither potable water nor trash service is provided.
  • Published policy allows dispersed camping after September 30 until snow, without vault-toilet service. Confirm current access and closures before traveling.

Official information: Forest Service campground details

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The Forest Service page, updated October 5, allows post-season use without camping fees. Water pumps are locked, and toilet cleaning and toilet paper are not provided. Bring all drinking water and supplies and pack out trash.

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet

Bald Mountain Campground

Idaho City, Idaho · Camping

Bald Mountain Campground is a secluded four-site Forest Service campground near Idaho City, with access to trails toward the Middle Fork Boise River and the Thorn Creek Butte/Cottonwood Creek area.

Admission
No camping fees under the current post-season Forest Service notice; check the policy for your travel date
Hours
Open for post-season use; check snow, road and gate conditions before traveling
Parking
Details not confirmed
Restrooms
Vault toilets are not cleaned or restocked with toilet paper during the post-season
Access
Limited Accessibility
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages
Food available
No

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Four primitive campsites
  • 🧺 Picnic tables and fire rings
  • 🥾 Trail east toward the Middle Fork Boise River
  • 🥾 Trail from the Thorn Creek Butte Lookout area following Cottonwood Creek south
  • 🚵 Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV opportunities
  • 🌲 Secluded forest setting

💡 Good to Know

  • Bring drinking water; potable water is not available.
  • From Idaho City, travel about one mile north on Highway 21, take Forest Service Road 304 for approximately 13 miles, then follow Forest Service Road 203 south for about one-third mile.
  • The forest-road approach includes several junctions.

Official information: Forest Service campground details

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The Forest Service page, updated October 5, allows post-season use without camping fees. Water pumps are locked, and toilet cleaning and toilet paper are not provided. Bring all drinking water and supplies and pack out trash.

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet

Badger Creek Campground

Boise, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

Badger Creek Campground has five campsites along the Middle Fork Boise River, east of Arrowrock Reservoir. Families can camp, fish, watch wildlife, and explore nearby trails.

Current service notice: The Forest Service update dated October 5, 2026 says the campground is open for use without regular services. Toilet cleaning and paper stocking are limited, and no fees are being charged during this period. Check the official campground page and road conditions before traveling.

Admission
No camping fee listed
Hours
Usual season: late May through late September. Current notice allows use without regular services; weather and road conditions may affect access.
Parking
Campground access via Forest Road 268; parking capacity is not published
Restrooms
Vault toilet; current cleaning and paper stocking are limited
Access
Wheelchair and stroller access not verified; approach road can be rough
Setting
Outdoor · Seasonal campground
Food and water
Bring food and drinking water; no potable water on site

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Five riverside campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills
  • 🎣 River fishing and wildlife viewing
  • 🥾 Corral Creek Trail #129 and William Pogue National Recreation Trail #122 are north of the campground

💡 Good to Know

  • From State Highway 21, take Forest Road 268, also called Middle Fork Boise River Road, for approximately 25 miles along Arrowrock Reservoir. Continue past Arrowrock Dam and Willow Creek Campground.
  • Forest Road 268 is narrow and can be rough. Check conditions with the Mountain Home Ranger District at 208-587-7961 before heading out.
  • Bring drinking water and toilet paper. Supervise children closely beside the river.

Official information: Forest Service campground details and current status

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet

Bad Bear Campground

Idaho City, Idaho · Camping

Bad Bear Campground is a six-site Forest Service campground along Mores Creek and the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, about 10 miles north of Idaho City at 5,100 feet.

Admission
Single site $15 per night; double site $30 per night
Hours
Currently marked closed by the Forest Service; confirm reopening before visiting
Parking
Paved parking spurs
Restrooms
Vault toilets during normal operations; do not assume service while closed
Access
Specific accessible routes and facilities are not confirmed; contact the operator about your needs
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages
Food available
Nearby

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Six campsites accommodating up to six people each
  • 🎣 Whitefish and rainbow trout fishing in adjacent Mores Creek
  • 🧺 Picnic tables
  • 🔥 BBQ grills and fire rings with benches
  • 🌲 Open ponderosa pine setting with shade, wildlife, and summer wildflowers
  • 🥾 Nearby hiking, biking, horseback-riding, and ATV opportunities

💡 Good to Know

  • Bring drinking water; potable water is unavailable.
  • Both reservable and first-come, first-served sites are offered.
  • Highway traffic may be audible.
  • Horses and pack animals are not permitted in the campground.

Official information: Forest Service campground details

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The Forest Service currently marks this campground closed. Normal seasonal amenities and reservations are not evidence of present access. Check the official campground status before traveling.

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet

Amanita Campground

Donnelly, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

Amanita Campground beside Lake Cascade near Donnelly offers a base for shoreline recreation and nearby trails.

Admission
Normal single-site rate $15/night; campground currently closed
Hours
Currently marked closed by the Forest Service; confirm reopening before visiting
Parking
Off-Street Parking
Restrooms
Vault toilets during normal operations; do not assume service while closed
Access
Specific accessible routes and facilities are not confirmed; contact the operator about your needs
Setting
Outdoor · all ages
Food available
Nearby
Drinking water
Normal-season service only; do not rely on water while closed

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ 10 family campsites
  • 🎣 Lake fishing
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🛶 Paddling and boating nearby
  • 🥾 Hiking and biking nearby

💡 Good to Know

  • There is no electricity.

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The Forest Service currently marks this campground closed. Normal seasonal amenities and reservations are not evidence of present access. Check the official campground status before traveling.

Official source for this update

Listing review date: 2026-10-15. Unconfirmed details remain noted in this listing.

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet

Pipeline Campground

American Falls, Idaho · Camping

Pipeline Campground provides basic camping and Snake River access near American Falls. Families can picnic, fish or use the boat ramp while planning for limited services.

Admission
Visitor page lists no fee; confirm after later fee proposal
Hours
Check current visiting times before travel
Parking
Parking lot
Restrooms
Vault toilet
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • First-come campsites
  • Picnic tables and fire rings
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Boat ramp and docks
  • Vault toilet
  • Parking lot

💡 Good to Know

  • The current BLM visitor page lists no fee, but a separate 2025 proposal discussed introducing charges. Confirm the current posted fee before camping.
  • There are no dumpsters; pack out all trash. The stated stay limit is 14 days.
  • Follow the Pipeline Recreation Area sign from Neeley Road near American Falls. Check river and launch conditions.

Source information · BLM fee proposal

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet

Kelly Island Campground

Ririe, Idaho · Camping

Kelly Island Campground offers riverside camping in a cottonwood forest along the South Fork Snake River.

Admission
Single $15, double $30, group $60 per night
Hours
Seasonal; confirm September closing
Parking
Pull-through campsites and day-use area
Restrooms
Vault toilets
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Single, double and group camping
  • 🎣 Fishing access
  • 🧺 Picnic tables
  • 🔥 Fire rings
  • 🚰 Seasonal water

💡 Good to Know

  • BLM lists a typical season from mid-May to mid/late September. Confirm that the campground and water supply remain open before a late-season trip.
  • Only the group site can be reserved, through the Upper Snake Field Office. There are no electrical hookups, and riding ATVs inside the campground is prohibited.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet

McKay’s Bend Recreation Site

Lewiston, Idaho · Camping

McKay's Bend Recreation Site is a developed campground and day-use stop on the Clearwater River east of Lewiston. It offers both RV hookups and tent sites, with separate group-pavilion arrangements.

Admission
Paid camping; separate group-pavilion fee
Hours
Year-round, subject to current conditions
Parking
Campground and day-use parking
Restrooms
Flush toilets; showers restricted to registered campers
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Fourteen full-hookup RV sites
  • Three large tent sites
  • Picnic day-use area
  • Flush toilets and drinking water
  • Showers for registered campers

💡 Good to Know

  • Camping is year-round and first-come, first-served; sites cannot be reserved.
  • BLM lists $18 per night for an RV site, $10 for tent camping and $4 for an extra vehicle. Pay within 30 minutes of occupying a site.
  • There is no RV dump station. Keep dogs on a leash of six feet or less.
  • The group day-use pavilion is separately reservable for $50 per day.

Source information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet

Alturas Lake Inlet Campground

Stanley, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is a Sawtooth National Forest campground beside Alturas Lake, south of Stanley.

Admission
Paid
Hours
Confirm current opening times
Parking
Off-Street Parking
Restrooms
Yes
Access
Specific accessible routes and facilities are not confirmed; contact the operator about your needs
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages · Seasonal
Food available
Nearby

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Family campsites
  • 🏖️ Swim beach nearby
  • 🚤 Boat access nearby
  • 🎣 Lake fishing
  • 🏔️ Sawtooth scenery

💡 Good to Know

  • Mountain nights can be cold even in summer.
  • Reservations are recommended during peak season.

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel and sites have no hookups. The nearby designated beach charges a separate day-use fee; pets are prohibited on the beach and jet skis are not allowed on Alturas Lake.

Official source for this update

Listing review date: 2026-10-15. Unconfirmed details remain noted in this listing.

View full listingOfficial website ↗
No reviews yet