Dispersed Camping in Bonneville County, Idaho
Showing 16 locations in Bonneville County.
Antelope Creek (FR 261)
A rugged national forest road corridor winding through the scenic foothills near Mount Baldy. The area offers opportunities for quiet, dispersed camping along the creek valley on native dirt tracks.
Antelope Creek Road (Head) Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the upper headwaters of the Antelope Creek drainage within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options.
Anytime Fitness Ammon
An Anytime Fitness gym parking lot situated in a suburban commercial plaza in Ammon.
Cabela's Ammon
A quiet and flat paved commercial parking lot located between Cabela's and Culver's in Ammon. The store is highly welcoming of overnight travelers, encouraging them to park in the far back of the lot nearest to Culver's. It provides a convenient, level, and well-lit option for standard and small rigs passing through the area.
Gibson Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor weaving through Caribou-Targhee National Forest, ideal for rustic dispersed camping. The road consists of natural native materials and provides access to secluded, quiet forest clearings near Gibson Creek.
Idaho Falls Waterfront Stealth Parking
Street parking along the Snake River corridor and Idaho Falls parkway. Be aware of varying parking regulations; while the curved area directly adjacent to the falls has explicit signs prohibiting overnight RV parking, unrestricted street-side spots can be found further north near local hotels. The rushing river provides continuous white noise, but automatic park sprinklers may spray vehicles overnight. The parking surfaces are notably unlevel.
Indian Fork (FR 066)
A scenic dirt corridor weaving through the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering dispersed camping access along the Indian Fork route.
June Creek Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor runs along the scenic June Creek within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering quiet forested sites with rustic, natural beauty.
Mt Baldy Forest Road
A scenic mountain access road located within Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Peterson Creek
A scenic mountain corridor situated within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering dispersed camping access along a dirt road. It provides a peaceful forested retreat with standard national forest accessibility.
Planet Fitness Idaho Falls
A large commercial parking lot adjacent to Planet Fitness that permits overnight parking. It is a convenient option in an urban setting, especially for members needing gym access or showers.
Snake River RV Park & Campground
A full-service developed RV park and campground offering basic amenities including a pool, hot tub, laundry, and showers. While the park is functional and provides clean facilities, the sites are spaced close together with minimal privacy. The property borders an industrial area and sits near transport corridors, leading to noticeable highway and train noise.
Snow Eagle Brewery & Pub
A welcoming local brewery and sushi restaurant offering overnight parking in their private lot for patrons. The owners are exceptionally accommodating and have occasionally provided hookups to friendly travelers, though spaces are limited. The adjacent river falls generate a loud, continuous white noise resembling a train engine, which serves as effective white noise for light sleepers. Excellent food and draft selection are steps from your vehicle.
South Fork Lava Creek
A scenic corridor along South Fork Lava Creek in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering primitive camping opportunities. This area is surrounded by quiet pine woodlands and is best suited for self-contained rigs.
South Tourist Park Camping
A grassy municipal campground managed by the city along the Snake River, featuring quick access to walking and biking trails. The facility includes standard first-come, first-served campsites, a public boat ramp, flush restrooms, and a free RV dump station with potable water.
Walmart Idaho Falls
A standard retail parking lot offering convenient one-night stays for travelers passing through the city. The location is close to restaurants and shopping, with several rigs regularly present on the perimeter.