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The Forks Campground

Rogerson, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

The Forks Campground is a BLM camping area beside the East Fork of the Jarbidge River, about two miles north of Murphy Hot Springs. It offers a remote river setting for a simple camping stop.

Admission
Free; 14-day stay limit
Hours
Check current visiting times before travel
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Remote approach; check current road conditions
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Riverside camping
  • Jarbidge River scenery

💡 Good to Know

  • BLM lists no camping fee and a 14-day stay limit.
  • Use the campground coordinates 42.03722222, -115.3947222. The Twin Falls field-office address is not the campsite.
  • Check road and river conditions before travel. Bring drinking water and confirm toilet service; nearby hot springs are separate destinations.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Huckleberry Campground

Calder, Idaho · Camping

Huckleberry Campground is on the St. Joe River near Calder, about 29 miles east of St. Maries. It offers developed RV camping, fishing and river access.

Admission
Paid camping; check the current site price when reserving
Hours
2026 reservations May 21–October 25; off-season services limited
Parking
RV site parking plus a small day-use area
Restrooms
Six vault toilets
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ 30 single RV sites and three group sites
  • 💧 Water and electric hookups
  • 🧺 Picnic tables and fire rings
  • 🛶 Undeveloped non-motorized launch
  • 🎣 River fishing
  • 🚐 Dump station for registered overnight guests

💡 Good to Know

  • Reserve through Recreation.gov. The 2026 reservation window runs May 21–October 25; improvements continue during the season.
  • Water shutdown may begin during the week of October 20 or earlier in cold weather. Water will be unavailable from October 26; bring your own if visiting late in the season.
  • Check-in is 3 p.m.; checkout is 11 a.m. Pets must be leashed and stays are limited to 14 nights.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Sam Owen Campground

Hope, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

Sam Owen Campground on Lake Pend Oreille is closed for construction. Recreation.gov states that the closure continues through October 2027, with a planned return in 2028.

Admission
Camping unavailable during closure; future rates need confirmation
Hours
Closed for construction through October 2027; planned reopening in 2028
Parking
Construction access restrictions; confirm any day-use parking
Restrooms
Availability during closure needs confirmation
Access
Previously listed accessible facilities are affected by construction; confirm reopening
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Lakeside campground undergoing improvements
  • Beach and trail facilities listed for the recreation area; access needs confirmation

💡 Good to Know

  • Do not plan a camping stay until the operator announces reopening and releases reservations.
  • The closure notice takes priority over the page's general descriptions of camping, boat access and rentals.
  • Ask the operator whether any day-use areas remain accessible during construction. Previously listed amenities should not be assumed available.

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Maple Grove Campground

Preston, Idaho · Camping

Maple Grove Campground on Oneida Narrows Road is a small developed BLM campground with reservoir access. Its facilities are reserved for paying overnight campers.

Admission
$15 per campsite per night; overnight campers only
Hours
Confirm current access; no day use
Parking
Two-vehicle maximum per campsite under BLM site rules
Restrooms
Vault toilets
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Twelve campsites
  • Picnic tables and fire rings
  • Vault toilets
  • Boat ramp and dock
  • Horseshoe pits

💡 Good to Know

  • Camping is first-come, first-served with a 14-day limit; BLM lists $15 per night.
  • No day use is allowed. Campsites must be occupied each night and vehicle limits apply.
  • There are no dumpsters, so pack out all trash. Bring drinking water unless current availability is confirmed.

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American Falls Reservoir

American Falls, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

American Falls Reservoir offers boating, fishing, paddling, picnicking and wildlife watching, with several separately managed places to reach the water. Choose your access site before setting out: Sportsman’s Park, Willow Bay, Seagull Bay and the West Boat Ramp have different facilities and operating arrangements.

Admission
Day-use, launch and camping charges vary by site; confirm current fees with the operator.
Hours
Seasons and facility hours vary. Check the selected site and current water levels before travel.
Parking
Use the designated parking area at your chosen park or boat launch; access and ramp usability depend on conditions.
Restrooms
County and operator pages list toilets at Sportsman’s Park, showers at Willow Bay and public bathrooms at Seagull Bay. Confirm seasonal service.
Access
Sportsman’s Park has a paved rim trail. Specific accessible parking, toilets, docks and routes still need site-level confirmation.
Setting
Outdoor reservoir recreation; choose activities and shoreline conditions suitable for your family.

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Sportsman’s Park: Bingham County lists boat ramps, playgrounds, picnic shelters, camping, toilets and a 1.1-mile paved rim trail with bird observation platforms. Access is from Highway 39 via Boat Dock Road (1700 S), near Aberdeen.
  • Willow Bay: the city describes a boat launch, public beaches, playgrounds, picnic and camping facilities, showers and a bike path. Its campground address is 2710 Marina Road.
  • Seagull Bay: the operator lists a boat launch and public bathrooms. Visitors are asked to check in.
  • The West Boat Ramp is a separate Bureau of Reclamation access site.

💡 Good to Know

  • Check water levels and current launch conditions before bringing a boat.
  • For Sportsman’s Park information, the county lists the caretaker at 208-397-3000.
  • Willow Bay’s city RV campground and the short-term resort have separate arrangements. Confirm that you are contacting the correct operator; the city campground page lists 208-541-0111.
  • At Seagull Bay, swimming, diving and fishing from the docks are prohibited.
  • Current fees, restroom service and accessible facilities remain site-specific questions.

Bingham County: Sportsman’s Park · City of American Falls: Willow Bay · Seagull Bay operator · Seagull Bay rules · Bureau of Reclamation recreation

Content reviewed: 2026-10-17. Access-site descriptions reviewed; current fees, service and conditions require confirmation.

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Malad Summit Campground

Malad, Idaho · Camping

Malad Summit Campground is a forest camping area along Mill Creek north of Malad. Its maintained season and its off-season arrangements differ, especially for water, toilets and winter vehicle access.

Admission
Seasonal fees; off-season first-come camping without fees when accessible
Hours
Serviced season late May-early September; winter roads close
Parking
Gravel campground roads and parking
Restrooms
Seasonal vault toilets; no off-season toilet service
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Forest campsites
  • Mill Creek setting
  • Group camping option
  • Seasonal water and vault toilets

💡 Good to Know

  • The Forest Service lists the serviced season as late May through early September.
  • After the season, camping is first-come without a fee, but water and toilet service are not provided. Winter road closures apply.
  • Keep pets leashed. The campground prohibits horses and off-road vehicle riding within the campground.

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Hunter Creek Transfer Camp

Fairfield, Idaho · Camping

Hunter Creek Transfer Camp northwest of Fairfield is a small forest campground and trailhead used by hikers, campers and horseback riders.

Admission
No camping fee
Hours
Typical season May–October 31, weather permitting
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Vault toilet
Access
Barrier-free stock-loading ramp; this does not establish general campsite accessibility
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Three single sites and one multi-family site
  • 🐎 Corrals, mangers and stock-loading facilities
  • 🥾 Idaho Centennial Trail connection
  • 🏍️ Nearby OHV routes

💡 Good to Know

  • Bring all drinking water. Picnic tables are not provided, and campsites are first come, first served.
  • Reach the camp by Forest Road 055. Check road and trail conditions with the Fairfield Ranger District before traveling.

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Park Creek Campground

Lowman, Idaho · Camping

Park Creek Campground near Lowman provides individual campsites and reservable group areas along a forest road. Seasonal services change after September, so plan water and sanitation carefully for an autumn visit.

Admission
Current reduced-service camping has no fee; normal serviced-season rates differ
Hours
Currently open with reduced services; gate closes when snow is on the ground
Parking
Dirt campsite parking
Restrooms
Vault toilets without cleaning service or stocked toilet paper during reduced-service period
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Individual campsites
  • Two large group camping areas
  • Picnic tables and fire rings
  • Seasonal drinking water
  • Vault toilets

💡 Good to Know

  • The current Forest Service notice says the campground is open without fees. The water pump is locked, toilets are not cleaned or supplied with paper, and the gate will close when snow is on the ground. Bring water and toilet supplies and pack out trash.
  • The published $12 individual-site and $100 group-area rates describe the serviced season, not the current no-fee period. Confirm group access and reservations separately.
  • The campground is about 3.6 miles up Clear Creek Road 582 from Lowman. Confirm road and fire conditions before leaving.

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Jim Moore Pond

Roberts, Idaho · Camping

Jim Moore Pond near Roberts is an Idaho Fish and Game access site for fishing, non-motorized boating and camping.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Check current visiting times before travel
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Accessible restroom
Access
IDFG lists accessible facilities; confirm the specific route you need
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🎣 Pond fishing
  • 🛶 Gravel non-motorized boat ramp
  • ⚓ Dock
  • 🏕️ Camping
  • ♿ Accessible facilities

💡 Good to Know

  • Camping is limited to 10 days in any 30-day period. Keep pets leashed, use only approved fire pits and pack out rubbish.
  • Groups of 15 or more must obtain a permit from the IDFG regional office. Check current fishing rules and water conditions.

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Dog Creek Campground

Pine, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

Dog Creek Campground near Pine offers forest camping close to the South Fork Boise River and trails in the Trinity Mountains area.

Admission
Single site $10/night; double site $20/night
Hours
Currently marked closed by the Forest Service; confirm reopening before visiting
Parking
Campground parking
Restrooms
Vault toilets during normal operations; do not assume service while closed
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Reservable and first-come campsites
  • 🎣 Nearby river fishing
  • 🥾 Nearby hiking and multi-use trails
  • 🧺 Picnic tables

💡 Good to Know

  • Bring drinking water. The current Forest Service page says potable water is unavailable; electricity and telephone service are also unavailable.
  • The official page gives both mid-May and late-May opening language, with closure normally at the end of September. Confirm actual dates and road conditions before travel.

Official information

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.

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