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Sportsman’s Park

Aberdeen, Idaho · Camping, Playgrounds

Sportsman's Park near Aberdeen combines reservoir access with camping, playgrounds and picnic shelters. A paved rim trail provides opportunities for walking, biking and waterfowl observation.

Admission
Camping and reservations may have fees; confirm current rates
Hours
Check current visiting times before travel
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Park restrooms; confirm seasonal service
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Two boat ramps
  • Two playgrounds
  • Picnic shelters
  • RV and tent sites
  • Restrooms
  • 1.1-mile paved trail
  • Observation platforms

💡 Good to Know

  • The park is off Highway 39 at the end of Boat Dock Road/1700 S.; the county office in Blackfoot is not the park entrance.
  • The county lists sites with water/electricity, electric-only sites and tent sites, plus an RV dump station. Confirm seasonal services and fees.
  • Call 208-397-3000 about reservations. Hunting is not allowed inside the park, and reservoir levels can affect launching.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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North Shore (Alturas) Campground

Stanley, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

North Shore Campground beside Alturas Lake offers a small seasonal camping area with first-come sites. It is a base for lake recreation in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Admission
Camping fee; check current rate
Hours
Seasonal, generally June-September
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Vault toilets; confirm seasonal service
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Ten single and four double campsites
  • Vault toilets
  • Alturas Lake setting

💡 Good to Know

  • The Forest Service lists first-come, first-served sites and no potable water. Bring drinking water.
  • The normal season is June-September. A published September 21 closing notice is not a guarantee for every year; confirm current operations.
  • Dogs must be leashed. Check the applicable Sawtooth camping stay limits and current fire restrictions.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Easley Campground

Ketchum, Idaho · Camping

Easley Campground beside the Big Wood River north of Ketchum has a posted Forest Service closure notice. Confirm reopening before planning to camp.

Admission
Camping fees; confirm current rates
Hours
Closure notice posted; reopening unconfirmed
Parking
Campground access subject to gate closure
Restrooms
Vault toilets when campground services are available
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Eight single and two double campsites when open
  • 🎣 River fishing nearby
  • 🥾 Harriman Trail access
  • 🌲 Shaded camping setting

💡 Good to Know

  • The page says the gate closed September 15 for hazard-tree and other work, but the notice does not specify the year. It cannot establish a 2026 reopening.
  • When operating, campsites are first come, first served. Bring drinking water; the official amenities field says potable water is unavailable.
  • The independently operated Easley Hot Springs has its own swimming schedule.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Pettit Lake Campground

Stanley, Idaho · Camping

Pettit Lake Campground offers a small seasonal camping area beside the lake and near Tin Cup Trailhead. Families can use the lake for paddling and plan separate hikes suited to their experience.

Admission
Camping fees apply; confirm current rate
Hours
Seasonal June-September; confirm current closure
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Vault toilets; confirm seasonal service
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Nine single and three double campsites
  • Adjacent day-use picnic area
  • Vault toilets
  • Lake and trail access

💡 Good to Know

  • Sites are first-come, first-served. The Forest Service states there is no potable water; bring drinking water.
  • The listed season is June-September. A September 21 closing notice was last updated in 2025, so confirm current-year dates.
  • Keep pets leashed. Personal watercraft are prohibited on Pettit Lake; follow the applicable Sawtooth camping and wilderness rules.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Camp 3 Campground

St. Maries, Idaho · Camping

Camp 3 Campground is a small forest campground with stock facilities and trail access in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

Admission
$10/night includes two vehicles; $5 for a third vehicle; maximum three vehicles
Hours
Normally June–September; 24-hour access during the operating season
Parking
Campsite vehicle spaces; three-vehicle maximum
Restrooms
Vault toilets
Access
Accessible campsite features are not documented
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Four camping units
  • 🐴 Stock corral and loading ramp
  • 🥾 Nearby trails

💡 Good to Know

  • Bring all drinking water and pack out your trash. Confirm seasonal road and campground conditions before traveling.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Big Creek Campground

Kellogg, Idaho · Camping

Big Creek Campground is a forest recreation destination in the Idaho Panhandle.

Admission
$10/night includes two vehicles; a third vehicle is $5/night. Maximum three vehicles per site
Hours
Usual season May–September; open 24 hours during operation
Parking
Off-Street Parking
Restrooms
Vault toilets
Access
Limited Accessibility
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages
Food available
Nearby food service is not confirmed; bring meals and supplies

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ 9 campsites
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • 🥾 National Recreation Trail access
  • 🫐 Berry picking
  • 🧺 Day-use area

💡 Good to Know

  • Nine campsites are first come, first served; no reservations.
  • There is no potable water. Bring drinking water and pack out all waste.
  • Check current forest and fire conditions with St. Joe Ranger District at 208-245-2531.

Official information: Official listing

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Berlin Flats Group Campground

Kingston, Idaho · Camping

Berlin Flats Group Campground is along Shoshone Creek near the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River.

Admission
Group site $123/night; confirm total booking charges
Hours
Late May/June through late October; reduced services after Labor Day. Confirm exact dates
Parking
Gravel campground roads and parking spurs
Restrooms
Vault toilets listed by the operator and Forest Service
Access
Gravel surfaces; detailed accessible facilities are not confirmed
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages · Seasonal
Food available
Nearby food service is not confirmed; bring meals and supplies

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Group camping
  • 🎣 Creek and river fishing
  • 🌲 Forest setting
  • 🧺 Group picnic space
  • ❄️ Seasonal recreation

💡 Good to Know

  • Nine former individual campsites are rented together as one group area; reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
  • The operator lists hand-pump water through the last Monday in September, weather permitting; the Forest Service water field says none. Bring drinking water and confirm service.
  • Check current fire restrictions before using fire rings or campfires.

Official information: Official listing · Campground operator

Location reference: Official campground booking page

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Beaver Creek Campground

Nordman, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

Beaver Creek Campground on Priest Lake overlooks the water toward the Selkirk Mountains.

Admission
Single $26/night; double $52/night; group $94/night. Day use $8/vehicle; extra camping vehicle $10
Hours
Seasonal, May–late September; confirm exact opening and closing dates
Parking
Paved campsite spurs; separate day-use parking for about 20 cars
Restrooms
Vault toilets
Access
Beach access uses a steep trail or steps; paved campsite parking does not establish accessible beach access
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages · Seasonal
Food available
Nearby food service is not confirmed; bring meals and supplies

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Family camping
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • 🏔️ Selkirk Mountain views
  • 🥾 Hiking

💡 Good to Know

  • Drinking water and bear-resistant dumpsters are provided; pack out waste from the day-use area.
  • The campground has 41 campsites and a group area for up to 35 people. Reserve designated sites through Recreation.gov.
  • A primitive sandy boat launch south of the campground is intended for boats up to 20 feet long.
  • Check current Forest Service alerts and fire restrictions before visiting.

Official information: Official listing · Campground operator

Location reference: Official campground booking page

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Water spigots are for filling containers, not RV tanks. Bring the water your RV needs and follow posted food-storage rules.

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Bartoo Island Group Site/Campgrounds

Nordman, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming

Bartoo Island Group Site on Priest Lake offers rustic camping surrounded by water and Selkirk Mountain scenery.

Admission
Published September 15–October 31, 2026 rates: boat-in sites $15/night; group site $10/night. Extra charges may apply
Hours
Usual season: late May–late October; September 21–October 31, 2026 is first come, first served
Parking
Mainland boat-launch parking; display your camping reservation on the dashboard at Kalispell Bay when applicable
Restrooms
Bring a portable toilet for the group site and most campsites; vault toilets are at Sunshine and Lone Pine day use
Access
Limited Accessibility
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages
Food available
Nearby food service is not confirmed; bring meals and supplies

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Rustic group camping
  • 🚤 Boat access only
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • 🏊 Lake recreation
  • 🌲 Priest Lake scenery

💡 Good to Know

  • Bring drinking water and pack out all waste. The island has no developed drinking-water system.
  • Reservations are available for designated sites during the booking season. Check the live campground calendar; fall sites are first come, first served.
  • Recreation.gov identifies Sunrise Group Site as site 23, formerly site 001, for groups of 10–30 people. Select the named group site when booking.
  • Check current fire restrictions and lake conditions before taking your boat to the island.

Official information: Forest Service island details · Current booking calendar and fees

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Chemeketan Campground – Salmon River Headwaters

Ketchum, Idaho · Camping

Chemeketan Campground near Galena Summit is a secluded group camping area in lodgepole pine near the Salmon River headwaters. The Forest Service lists September 21 as its seasonal closing date.

Admission
Check the current group reservation rate and individual-site fees
Hours
Usually June–September; published closing date September 21
Parking
Maximum 75 vehicles for the group area
Restrooms
Vault toilets
Access
Specific accessible campsite features are not documented
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🏕️ Group camping
  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚵 Nearby biking
  • 🎣 River fishing
  • 🧺 Picnic tables

💡 Good to Know

  • The group area accommodates up to 150 people and 75 vehicles. Reserve group use through Recreation.gov.
  • Individual sites may be used first come, first served when the group area is not reserved. Bring all drinking water.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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