Dispersed Camping in Bear Lake County, Idaho
Showing 92 locations in Bear Lake County.
Alleman Boundary
A scenic dirt corridor traversing the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Montpelier. This road provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in a pristine wooded setting.
Bear Hollow Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the forest near Montpelier, offering opportunities for dispersed camping.
Bear Lake State Park Idaho Campground
A developed lakeside campground located within the Idaho portion of Bear Lake State Park, offering beautiful scenic vistas of the lake and surrounding white-capped mountains.
Beaver Green Canyon Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Beaver Green Canyon Road offering dispersed camping opportunities on federal forest lands near the Idaho-Utah border.
Beaver Green Canyon Dispersed
A rugged forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Bloomington Canyon Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities nestled along the forested canyon corridor leading up to Bloomington Lake in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area offers primitive pull-offs adjacent to the creek with beautiful mountain backdrops and convenient proximity to nearby hiking trails.
Boulder Mine North Road
A scenic forest corridor offering primitive dispersed camping options along a native dirt road in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Boulder Mine Road
A dirt corridor within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest providing remote, dispersed camping access in the scenic Paris Creek area.
Boulevard Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along the roadside. It is highly accessible for a variety of rig types looking for a quiet mountain setting.
Chappel Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Chappel Creek inside the Bridger-Teton National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road.
Cisco Beach Campground
A large, scenic developed campground offering lakefront sites right on the shores of Bear Lake, popular for paddle boarding and swimming. The facility features roughly 60 sites spaced out along the beach, with vault toilets and trash receptacles positioned periodically throughout.
Clear Creek Guard Station
A historic administrative site featuring an A-frame cabin built in 1980. The cabin accommodates up to 15 people and is surrounded by multi-use trails, hunting zones, and fishing spots in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Cloverleaf Campground
Situated in scenic St. Charles Canyon on the banks of St. Charles Creek, this campground offers spacious family and group sites shaded by pines and aspens. Paved roads lead directly to the campground, which is near the popular Minnetonka Cave and the national-tier Highline Trail.
Copenhagen Canyon Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Copenhagen Canyon Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The route offers peaceful wooded surroundings with native dirt pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Davis Canyon Campground
A beautiful, quiet developed campground situated along St. Charles Creek under a mixed canopy of conifers and aspens, offering vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings near the trailheads.
Dry Creek Dispersed Camping Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Dry Creek Road inside the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area offers quiet, primitive camping options amidst wooded settings with easy access to the surrounding forest.
East Beach State Park
A developed state park campground located along the sandy shores of Bear Lake, offering designated camping sites in a popular recreational area.
East Beach State Park
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Egan Basin Guard Station
A rustic Forest Service guard station located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho. This historic A-frame cabin can accommodate up to 15 people and is surrounded by opportunities for hiking, off-road vehicles, and stream fishing.
Emigration Archery Range Road Dispersed
Peaceful dispersed camping options located along the shaded gravel forest road near Emigration Campground, offering secluded sites nestled in tall pines.
Emigration Campground Group Site #3
A dedicated group campsite located in the Emigration Campground complex near Paris, Idaho, offering a structured setting surrounded by mature pine forest.
Emigration Campground
Tucked into a scenic canyon west of Montpelier, this developed campground features paved access loops, flush toilets, and drinking water near the high-country trailheads. It is highly convenient for outdoor recreationists exploring the Bear River Range. Several sites are designed specifically to accommodate larger travel trailers and motorized rigs. One separate group site is located slightly down the highway.
Emigration Flat Powerline East
A scenic corridor along a dirt road located within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native material surfaces.
Emigration Winter Parking Lot
This parking lot is managed by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, serving primarily as a winter access point but usable for summer parking and dispersed setups.
Fish Haven Canyon
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the canyon in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt pull-offs.
French Hollow Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along French Hollow Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area provides quiet, forested sites that are suitable for self-contained rigs looking to explore the Bear Lake region.
Garys Folly Corridor
A quiet mountain forest road corridor branching off through the pine trees of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options.
Georgetown Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding into Georgetown Canyon within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive camping opportunities near Hawks Peak.
Georgetown Mining Claim Road
An access route through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along the dirt and gravel roadbed in a scenic mountain setting.
German Dugway Dispersed
A rugged dirt road winding through the scenic foothills of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities near local highlights like the Paris Ice Cave and Paris Peak.
German-birch Powerline Access
A scenic mountain access road tucked within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Grandy Hollow
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Grandy Hollow Road near Paris, Idaho, offering convenient access to the surrounding national forest lands and nearby natural springs.
Gully (Forest Road Corridor)
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along a dirt forest road in the beautiful Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard primitive dispersed opportunities.
Hell Ridge Alternate
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Hell Ridge Alternate within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive camping opportunities surrounded by quiet woods.
Hole Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options.
Home Canyon Road
A scenic mountain canyon road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities with great forest scenery.
Horseshoe Basin
A rugged forest road corridor within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. The road meanders through scenic high country near Midnight Mountain, offering primitive, self-contained camping settings.
Lazy 6 T Ranch
This spot offers peaceful pasture camping with basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and an outhouse. Set on a working ranch, it provides a quiet rural experience that must be booked in advance.
Left Fork Fish Haven Canyon Road
Scenic dispersed camping spots located along a gravel road on National Forest land near a clean flowing creek. The area is highly tranquil but experiences periodic daytime and evening ATV traffic.
Left Fork Home Canyon Road
This scenic canyon corridor offers primitive roadside camping opportunities in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Little Beaver Creek
Dispersed forest corridor located along Little Beaver Creek within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside spots amidst a scenic wooded setting. Ideal for those seeking quiet nature access with straightforward forest service road entry.
Little Valley Reservoir #2
This forest service corridor offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities near the reservoir in Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Lower Aegetter Hollow Corridor
A scenic mountain valley in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest featuring natural dispersed camping areas along the dirt road corridor near Montpelier.
Lower White Dugway
A scenic forest service road offering dispersed camping corridors within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Middle Fork Bloomington Creek Road Dispersed
An unpaved forest service corridor providing primitive dispersed camping opportunities nestled deep within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Middle Fork Dry Creek
An expansive dispersed camping corridor running along Middle Fork Dry Creek in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area offers primitive camping options surrounded by native forest scenery, ideal for self-sufficient travelers.
Mill Hollow Road Dispersed
This forest road offers access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, following Mill Hollow Creek. It features a native dirt surface and is situated in a pleasant forested draw.
Montpelier Canyon Campground
Montpelier Canyon Campground provides a rustic, streamside camping opportunity along Montpelier Creek just off Highway 89. This small, budget-friendly facility features fifteen closely spaced sites tucked among dense willow stands that provide a natural screen from highway traffic. The campground has narrow gravel spurs and dense vegetation, making it best suited for smaller setups and campervans. While vault toilets are provided, visitors must bring their own drinking water. The nearby Montpelier Reservoir is within five miles and offers fishing, boating, and canoeing opportunities.
Montpelier Canyon Fish Access
A convenient gravel pull-off providing easy access to the river within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Montpelier Canyon Picnic Area
A scenic day-use area and picnic site along Montpelier Creek managed by the Forest Service.
Montpelier Creek Dam Loop
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Montpelier Creek Dam Loop, providing easy access to the reservoir and nearby creek. The area features a few large, established sites with fire rings and a vault toilet nearby, though proximity to the highway brings occasional traffic noise.
Montpelier Creek KOA Campground
A private, developed KOA campground situated just outside of town. It offers grassy tent areas, RV hookup sites, and cabins alongside a small creek.
Montpelier District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Montpelier Urban Stealth Parking
An urban area in Montpelier featuring public and regional park parking lots where low-profile overnight stays are possible during off-seasons. Local municipal codes regulate vehicle habitation on public property.
Muddy Pockets Corridor
This forest road corridor winds through the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options.
North Fork Amazon Hollow Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options located along the North Fork Amazon Hollow dirt corridor in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The road sits close to scenic forest trailheads and the historical Amazon Mine.
North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon
An active forest campground situated within St. Charles Canyon offering quick access to the North Fork trailhead. A dense conifer canopy provides plenty of shade alongside the creek, with gravel spurs accommodating standard vehicles.
North Fork St Charles Spur A
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering dispersed camping options close to local canyon attractions and trailheads.
North of Pritchert Spring Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, north of Pritchert Spring and near Summit View Campground.
North Stauffer Road Dispersed
An unpaved forest road nestled within the Montpelier Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along its route.
Old Logan Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Old Logan Road within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive camping spots amidst pine forests and rolling mountain terrain.
Paris Canyon Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic mountain canyon road located within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities along the creek drainage.
Paris Springs Campground
Quiet, shaded sites nestled under mixed conifers and aspens along Paris Creek. Known for the delicious, clean water bubbling up at nearby Paris Spring.
Pilot Flying J Montpelier
A commercial truck stop with a large, flat paved parking lot suitable for overnight stays. Restrooms, showers, laundry, and convenience services are available inside, though the building closes overnight from 12 AM to 6 AM.
Pole Canyon Gravel Source
This zone encompasses the Pole Canyon Forest Road corridor situated in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The area is accessed via a native material dirt and gravel road that is typically suitable for most vehicle types under dry conditions, offering a rustic dispersed camping setting surrounded by quiet forest landscapes.
Pole Creek Bench Dispersed
A scenic forest service corridor located high in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Paris, Idaho, offering open space for dispersed camping along a dirt road.
Porcupine Campground
Porcupine Campground is nestled along St. Charles Creek in the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard developed camping close to the popular Minnetonka Cave. The facility features paved access roads and a quiet riparian forest setting.
Red Mountain Forest Road
A scenic mountain route winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering opportunities for dispersed camping along the corridor.
Red Pine Ridge Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain forest corridor located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Montpelier, offering undeveloped dispersed camping options along the dirt roadway.
Red Pine Spring Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor accessed along the Red Pine Spring forest road, providing quiet spots under the pine canopy of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
Relief Society Hollow
A scenic mountain corridor situated in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering dispersed camping options along the dirt forest road.
Richardson Fork Road Dispersed
A rugged dirt road located in the scenic backcountry of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest near Bear Lake, offering primitive dispersed camping options.
Right Hand Fork Georgetown Canyon
A scenic mountain corridor nestled in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho. This dirt road winds through native terrain, providing access to secluded areas suitable for self-contained campers seeking a wilderness experience.
Sawmill CR Spur A Dispersed Camping
A quiet National Forest corridor situated along Sawmill CR Spur A, offering scenic dispersed camping opportunities in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Sinks Winter Sports Trailhead
A scenic winter sports trailhead located in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, serving as an access point for outdoor activities near the spectacular Bear Lake Overlook.
St Charles Dry Canyon
A scenic dirt road corridor extending into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options.
St. Charles Campground
St. Charles Campground sits in a lush mountain canyon along St. Charles Creek, surrounded by aspens and lodgepole pine. It serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the scenic Wasatch Range trails and nearby Bear Lake.
Strawberry Spring Flat Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Strawberry Spring Flat in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area offers quiet, native-surface primitive camping amidst the Idaho pines.
Summit View Campground
An official developed campground situated high in the Bear River Range within a scenic lodgepole pine forest. The site features eighteen single-family sites and three group loops with access to the Great Western Trail and Harrington Peak trail.
Sunrise Campground
A scenic developed campground situated near Bear Lake Summit in a mixed conifer and aspen forest. It features paved loops and spurs, offering partial shade, good site privacy, and quick access to local hiking trails.
Swan Flat Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor traversing the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities near the Idaho-Utah state line with mountain vistas near Bridger Peak.
Telegraph Hollow Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, ideal for quiet forest camping with easy access to Paris Creek and local springs.
Trapper Cabin Road Dispersed
An unpaved forest corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest near Montpelier, offering secluded roadside camping.
Upper Dry Valley Dispersed Camping
A rugged dispersed camping corridor running through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering vast natural scenery and direct access to regional trail networks.
Upper North Fork North Creek Corridor
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the beautiful Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive camping opportunities with a native dirt surface road.
Upper Squirrel Hollow Road
This scenic dispersed camping corridor follows a dirt road through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard primitive sites close to Emigration Creek.
West Of Freeman Ridge D3
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Whitman Hollow Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through Whitman Hollow within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This area offers tranquil forest settings with easy access off the highway, suitable for a variety of rig setups looking for quiet backcountry camping.
Wild Flat Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, ideal for travelers seeking a natural retreat with easy road access.
Willow Flat Campground
Willow Flat Campground is located on the banks of the Cub River in southeastern Idaho. Surrounded by scenic mountain views, this large facility sits in a forested valley offering great fishing and multiple trailhead connections including the multi-use Cub River Trail.
Willow Spring Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor offering dispersed camping options tucked inside the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The route sits near Swan Flat and provides immediate access to scenic mountain vistas and hiking opportunities.
Wood Canyon Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities nestled along Wood Canyon within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering standard public land access just off the highway near Geneva Summit. Ideal for those seeking a rustic forest setting with convenient gravel access.