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Best Campgrounds in Idaho

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Idaho's campground network spans from the granite shores of Sawtooth Lake to the deep river corridors of Hells Canyon. PeakScout tracks availability across the state's developed USFS campgrounds and dispersed sites. Idaho has no state income tax and lower camping fees than neighboring states — it's one of the best-value camping destinations in the West.

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🏕️ 28 campgrounds tracked
Bear Lake County

Bear Lake State Park Campground — Idaho

🏔️ 5,930 ft $20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 48 sites $20/night
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Bruneau Dunes State Park, Owyhee County

Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground

🏔️ 2,600 ft $22/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 95 sites $22/night
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Custer County

Challis Hot Springs Campground

🏔️ 5,320 ft $15/night
📍 10 sites $15/night
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City of Rocks National Reserve

City of Rocks National Reserve Campground

🏔️ 6,250 ft $18/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 64 sites $18/night
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Butte County

Craters of the Moon — Lava Flow Campground

🏔️ 5,900 ft $20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 51 sites $20/night
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Clearwater County

Dworshak State Park Campground

🏔️ 1,540 ft $20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 105 sites $20/night
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Kootenai County

Farragut State Park Campground — Lake Pend Oreille

🏔️ 2,080 ft $20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 210 sites $20/night
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Island Park, Fremont County

Harriman State Park Campground

🏔️ 6,100 ft $22/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 50 sites $22/night
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Fremont County

Henry's Lake State Park Campground

🏔️ 6,470 ft $20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 45 sites $20/night
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Salmon-Challis NF, Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness

Indian Creek Campground — Frank Church Wilderness

🏔️ 3,080 ft $0/night
📍 10 sites $0/night
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Boise National Forest, Lowman

Kirkham Campground — Boise National Forest

🏔️ 3,830 ft $16/night
📅 Reservable 📍 16 sites $16/night
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Valley County

Lake Cascade State Park Campground

🏔️ 4,839 ft $20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 300 sites $20/night
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Payette National Forest, McCall

Lake Shore Campground — Payette National Forest

🏔️ 5,020 ft $22/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 56 sites $22/night
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Craters of the Moon NM

Lava Flow Campground - Craters of the Moon

🏔️ 5,900 ft $20/night
🚐 RV Sites 📍 51 sites $20/night
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Craters of the Moon National Monument

Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon

🏔️ 5,900 ft $20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 51 sites $20/night
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Washington County

Mann Creek Reservoir Campground — Weiser

🏔️ 2,800 ft $14/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 33 sites $14/night
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Owyhee County, Southwest Idaho

Owyhee Canyonlands Dispersed Camping — BLM

🏔️ 3,200 ft $0/night
🌲 Dispersed $0/night
🏕 Dispersed
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Idaho County

Pittsburg Landing Campground — Hells Canyon NRA

🏔️ 1,340 ft $10/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 22 sites $10/night
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McCall, Valley County

Ponderosa State Park Campground — McCall

🏔️ 5,020 ft $27/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 175 sites $27/night
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Clearwater National Forest, Lolo Pass

Powell Campground — Clearwater National Forest

🏔️ 3,260 ft $18/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 39 sites $18/night
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Bonner County

Priest Lake State Park Campground

🏔️ 2,440 ft $20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 152 sites $20/night
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Sawtooth NRA

Redfish Lake Campground

🏔️ 6,550 ft $32/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 131 sites $32/night
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Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Custer County

Redfish Lake Campground — Sawtooth NRA

🏔️ 6,549 ft $24/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 215 sites $24/night
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Sawtooth NRA, Custer County

Salmon River Campground — Stanley Basin

🏔️ 6,260 ft $18/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites 📍 30 sites $18/night
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Lemhi County

Salmon-Challis NF Dispersed — Lemhi Range

🏔️ 7,200 ft $0/night
🌲 Dispersed $0/night
🏕 Dispersed
Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Blaine/Custer County

Sawtooth NRA Dispersed Camping

🏔️ 7,200 ft $0/night
🌲 Dispersed $0/night
🏕 Dispersed
Clark County

Springfield Campground — Targhee NF

🏔️ 6,200 ft $0/night
📍 10 sites $0/night
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Elmore County

Three Island Crossing State Park Campground

🏔️ 2,540 ft $20/night
📅 Reservable 🚐 RV Sites ⚡ Hookups 📍 82 sites $20/night
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Idaho campgrounds are reservable?
Many USFS campgrounds in the Sawtooth Valley (Redfish, Alturas, Stanley Lake) accept reservations at recreation.gov. Idaho State Parks (Ponderosa Pine, Lucky Peak, etc.) require reservations at ReserveAmerica.com. Most rural USFS sites are first-come, first-served.
What makes Idaho camping special?
Idaho remains one of the least-visited mountain states despite having world-class scenery (Sawtooths, Bitterroots, Hells Canyon, Craters of the Moon). No crowds, low fees, and dispersed camping available almost everywhere. The state has 3 national forests covering 62% of the land.

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📡 Data sources: Campground availability from recreation.gov (federal), ReserveAmerica (CPW state parks MT/CO, FWP MT), and BLM booking systems. Fire restriction tiers from USFS/BLM/CDPS announcements updated in real-time. Fees, amenities, and site counts from RIDB + agency feeds.