Dispersed Camping in Valley County, Idaho
Showing 374 locations in Valley County (Page 1 of 2).
Amanita Campground
Located adjacent to Rainbow Point on the west shore of Lake Cascade, Amanita Campground features cozy sites nestled in a dense conifer canopy. The site provides picnic tables, grills, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water, making it an excellent base for fishing and boating. Active timber management helps preserve the forested surroundings.
Anderson Creek Contour Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest road within the scenic Payette National Forest near Cascade. This area offers standard National Forest dispersed camping opportunities during the summer and early autumn seasons.
Anderson Creek Contour
This dispersed camping corridor along Anderson Creek Contour offers quiet spots within Payette National Forest. The native dirt road is accessible to a wide variety of vehicles, including standard passenger cars.
Anderson Reservoir
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Payette National Forest near Anderson Reservoir. Dispersed camping spots are located along the native material road, suitable for most vehicle types.
Antelope Campground
A developed campground situated on the shores of Sagehen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest. The site provides standard campsites and a group area, offering access to fishing, non-motorized boating, and the scenic Sagehen Reservoir loop trail.
Arling Forest Road
Dispersed camping corridor along a native-dirt forest road in the Boise National Forest, offering easy access to wooded sites close to Cascade Lake.
Bally Mountain Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Bally Mountain Road within the Payette National Forest. It offers rustic roadside pull-outs set amidst a scenic pine forest.
Barney's Campground
A small, primitive campground situated along the northern shore of Deadwood Reservoir, providing quiet waterfront access and basic camping. This scenic site is surrounded by dense pine forest and offers a serene, remote escape.
Barneys Campground
A primitive developed campground situated on the northeast shore of the remote Deadwood Reservoir, offering shaded waterfront sites under a mixed pine canopy. It provides scenic water views and immediate shoreline access, ideal for quiet recreation.
Beach Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet pine grove corridor offering several free dispersed campsites with fire rings. Located within walking distance of the scenic Warm Lake beach area along a low-traffic forest road.
Bear Basin Road Dispersed
This gravel forest corridor near McCall offers easy access to Payette National Forest lands. Numerous dispersed boondocking sites and pull-offs branch off the main route, providing quiet wooded settings. The main road is well-maintained and suitable for most rigs during dry periods.
Bear Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Bear Creek in the Boise National Forest, offering wooded sites along a native-material dirt road.
Bear Valley Campground
Bear Valley Campground features spacious, well-spaced campsites nestled in a quiet, forested setting adjacent to Bear Valley Creek. It is a scenic location popular for fly fishing, offering a tranquil retreat with basic amenities like pit toilets.
Beaver Creek Campground
A developed U.S. Forest Service campground located along Beaver Creek and National Forest Development Road 008. Features basic amenities like pit toilets and drinking water in a peaceful forested environment.
Big Bend Campsite
Big Bend Campsite sits along the river curve, offering pristine forest scenery and typical wilderness peace.
Big Creek Campground
A quiet, remote four-unit USFS developed campground located next to the Big Creek airstrip, serving as an excellent staging point for the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. It features walk-in campsites situated near a small stream feeding into Big Creek, making it highly popular with pilots and wilderness hikers.
Big Eddy Campground
Big Eddy Campground is a small, quiet Boise National Forest campground situated along the Payette River off Highway 55. It features five developed campsites, with several located directly on the river's edge, offering scenic views and a small sandy beach. A pit toilet is available on-site, though some highway noise should be expected due to its close proximity to the road. The site operates seasonally and is gated during the winter and early spring.
Big Flat Campground
A developed US Forest Service campground located along the Little Weiser River within the Payette National Forest. The campground is currently closed indefinitely due to extensive wildfire damage sustained in Summer 2024. When operational, the facility features basic standard amenities including vault toilets and potable water. Currently, public entry and overnight stays are prohibited due to safety hazards in the burned area.
Big Sage Campground - Lake Cascade State Park
Big Sage Campground, situated within Lake Cascade State Park, offers easy access to sandy beaches and scenic lakefront views. The campground features clean vault toilets, drinking water, and some hookups, making it a great destination for both RVs and tents. Please note that shade is limited in several of the campsites.
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Big Snag Campsite
An undeveloped, rustic campsite located deep within the Idaho backcountry.
Blacklee Campground Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options on native dirt surfaces in the Payette National Forest near McCall. The road is accessible to standard passenger vehicles and provides convenient access to nearby hiking trails like Snowslide Peak.
Blue Bunch Ridge
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Blue Bunch Ridge in the Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. This scenic route offers natural camping spaces surrounded by pine forest and is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Blue Heron Campground State Park
A developed state park campground situated along the scenic shores of Lake Cascade. It features gravel parking spurs, a boat launch, and vault toilets, making it a convenient base for water recreation.
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Bluebird Hole Campsite
A quiet, primitive dispersed site located near the Bluebird Hole section of the Salmon River.
Boiling Springs Cabin
A historic US Forest Service cabin rental located in Valley County. The cabin is situated adjacent to natural geothermal hot springs and the Middle Fork Payette River, offering immediate access to hiking, off-road vehicle trails, and scenic hot springs soaking. Please note that the surrounding hot springs and trails remain open to public day-use, which can draw moderate foot traffic close to the cabin.
Boiling Springs Campground
A scenic developed campground situated in the Boise National Forest along the Middle Fork Payette River, offering easy access to nearby natural hot springs and forest trails.
Boise National Forest - Spur 618C Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road Spur 618C in the Boise National Forest near Cascade. The road offers several dirt pull-offs suitable for standard vehicles and smaller motorhomes seeking natural surroundings.
Bottom Sixbit Road
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Bottom Sixbit Road within the Boise National Forest, featuring standard forest scenery and roadside pullouts. This road provides access to primitive camping spots with native dirt surfaces.
Boulder Creek Slope Dispersed Area
This Payette National Forest road offers native-surface dispersed camping opportunities along Boulder Creek Slope. The corridor is generally accessible to standard vehicles and motorhomes, subject to seasonal forest service road closures.
Boulder Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Payette National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping opportunities near McCall. The gravel road provides access to trailheads and mountain lakes for most vehicle types.
Boundary Creek Campground
Situated at the edge of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, this campground serves as a primary staging hub next to the Middle Fork Salmon River boat launch. It features fifteen campsites, vault toilets, and drinking water.
Boundary Creek Transfer Road Dispersed
A rugged wilderness dirt corridor leading toward the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, situated within the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This route serves as crucial access to the Boundary Creek Campground and nearby river launch sites, providing rustic dispersed camping opportunities directly adjacent to pristine canyon landscapes.
Boy Scout Campsite
A rustic, undeveloped campsite situated along the pristine waters of the Middle Fork Salmon River corridor.
Brundage Mountain Road Dispersed Corridor
A gravel Forest Service corridor offering dispersed camping options within the Payette National Forest near Brundage Mountain. Campers must set up outside the active ski resort's special use permit boundaries where overnight stays are prohibited.
Brundage Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the scenic forest roads ascending Brundage Mountain within Payette National Forest.
Brundage Mountain Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor of dispersed camping opportunities along the dirt roads near Brundage Mountain in the Payette National Forest, offering easy access to forested pullouts suitable for standard passenger vehicles and RVs.
Brundage Resort Centennial Lot
Brundage Mountain Resort offers designated overnight RV and van parking specifically within the Centennial Lot. During winter ski season, free overnight parking is permitted but requires registering for a permit at guest services. In summer, the area converts to paid, reservable designated campsites featuring picnic tables, portable toilets, and onsite Wi-Fi.
Brush Creek Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Brush Creek in the Payette National Forest offers easy access with standard vehicles on a native dirt road. The area provides a classic quiet forest setting not far from McCall, Idaho.
Buck Creek Spur A Dispersed
This scenic dirt spur in Boise National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by dense pine trees. The road has a native dirt surface that is generally accessible to most rigs during dry weather.
Buck Mountain Campground
A quiet and primitive Boise National Forest campground offering four sites situated along Buck Creek. Two of the sites are level, and the facility includes a vault toilet, but no drinking water or trash services are provided.
Buckhorn Bar Campground
An official U.S. Forest Service campground situated along the scenic South Fork Salmon River, offering quiet developed sites under a canopy of pines.
Buckhorn Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along Buckhorn Road in the scenic Payette National Forest. The gravel access road is well-graded, making it a viable option for many vehicle types.
Budding Plants Flat Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor offering quiet dispersed camping within the Payette National Forest. The access road is unpaved but generally manageable for standard vehicles in dry conditions during the summer season.
Burgdorf Campground
This small, quiet campground sits adjacent to scenic open meadows in the Payette National Forest. It features basic amenities including picnic tables and fire rings, with excellent access to regional trails and the adjacent historic hot springs. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for the gravel forest roads.
Burgdorf Summit Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the native dirt road climbing up to Burgdorf Summit in the Payette National Forest. It provides standard roadside pull-offs with quick access to backcountry trails and historical local attractions.
Burgdorf-French Creek Road (NF-246) Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Burgdorf-French Creek Road (Forest Road 246) in the Payette National Forest. Roadside pullouts offer camping options set within beautiful pine forests and rolling mountain terrain near Burgdorf Hot Springs.
Burgdorf-French Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities nested along Burgdorf-French Creek Road within the Payette National Forest. This dirt route offers several pullouts suitable for standard passenger vehicles and small RVs. The environment is heavily forested, peaceful, and perfect for dry camping outside of winter season closures. Please practice Leave No Trace principles.
Buttercup Campground State Park
A scenic developed state park campground nestled near the shores of Lake Cascade, providing well-maintained camping spots in a wooded environment. Ideal for water recreation and quiet stays.
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Cabin Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options situated along the Cabin Creek corridor within Boise National Forest, offering scenic access to nearby mountain peaks.
Cable Hole Campsite
A basic, rustic campsite located along the Middle Fork Salmon River canyon. Ideal for water recreation and wilderness exploring.
Cache Seart Forest Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along the Cache Seart forest corridor in the Boise National Forest. The native material road provides several pull-offs suitable for motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles.
Camp Creek Campground
A small, primitive Forest Service campground located along the South Fork Salmon River. Offering four campsites, this spot serves as a trailhead for backcountry hiking and pack-stock trips. It features basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and a vault toilet, but has no drinking water or trash services.
Camp Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Camp Creek Road within the Boise National Forest, offering wooded sites in a tranquil forest setting near Stolle Meadows.
Camp Maranatha Dispersed Area
This dispersed camping area along a dirt road corridor in the Boise National Forest offers quiet, forested sites near Warm Lake.
Campbell Boat Ramp
This scenic lakeside area at the Campbell Boat Ramp provides paved access and basic parking near Lake Cascade. While primarily a day-use boat launch, the surrounding Boise National Forest land offers dispersed camping opportunities subject to forest regulations.
Canada Saddle Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along Canada Saddle within the Payette National Forest, offering primitive sites with native material surfaces near Marshall Mountain. This area provides a peaceful, remote forest setting suitable for a variety of rigs in dry conditions.
Canyon Campground
Canyon Campground is a developed Forest Service facility situated in the scenic Boise National Forest. The campground features paved access and is suitable for motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles from mid-May through mid-October.
Canyon Pines RV Resort
A well-maintained and tidy private RV resort situated along the Little Salmon River. The property features very accommodating onsite hosts and convenient utility services.
Carey Creek-Corduroy Creek Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Burgdorf Road (NF-246) and the Carey Creek-Corduroy Creek road within Payette National Forest. The area features established campsites with fire rings, some tree shade, and access to a nearby stream.
Carey Creek-Corduroy Creek Road Dispersed
This forest corridor in the Payette National Forest near Carey Dome offers quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt road.
Cartwright Ridge Campground
A rustic developed campground situated in the scenic Boise National Forest near Sagehen Reservoir, offering wooded surroundings and typical campground spacing.
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Cascade Reservoir - Anderson Creek Road
Dispersed camping options located along the Anderson Creek forest corridor near Cascade Reservoir in Boise National Forest.
Cats Paw Beach Campsite
A primitive beach campsite located along the scenic Salmon River, accessible via the graded Salmon River Road.
Cats Paw Beach Campsites
A scenic pair of primitive beach campsites along the Salmon River Road, offering sandy riverbank access and beautiful canyon views.
Chamberlain Gulch Campsite
A quiet dispersed camping area located along Salmon River Road near Chamberlain Gulch.
Charlie Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along a dirt road in the Payette National Forest, offering quiet sites among the pines.
Chief Eagle Eye Ridge
A scenic mountain ridge corridor in Boise National Forest, offering dispersed camping with expansive forest views along a dirt road.
Chimney Rock Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Chimney Rock Road in the scenic Payette National Forest, offering wooded sites within reach of the Chimney Rock trailhead.
Chinook Campground
A peaceful forested campground nestled along the Secesh River. Featuring rustic sites, this quiet location serves as a trailhead for the Loon Lake Loop and is a short distance from the historic town of Warren and Burgdorf Hot Springs.
Chokecherry Flat Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho, offering multiple pull-outs and dispersed camping options on native-surface roads.
Clear Creek North Dispersed Area
Accessible dispersed camping corridor located along Clear Creek North road in the Boise National Forest, featuring flat spots tucked among the pines.
Clear Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Clear Creek Road within the Boise National Forest.
Clear East Mountain Spur Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located in the Boise National Forest near East Mountain. This native-dirt spur offers secluded dispersed camping spots set within a scenic wooded environment.
Clear Railroad-Tyndall Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the Boise National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt pullouts. The route is accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions.
Cold Springs Campground - Boise National Forest
An official five-site group campground situated in a scenic forested canyon along the North Fork of the Payette River. Shaded by ponderosa and lodgepole pines, the area is popular for whitewater kayaking and rafting. Due to its close proximity to the highway, visitors should expect audible traffic noise.
Cook Ridge
Cook Ridge is a remote Forest Service road in the Boise National Forest offering primitive dispersed camping along its native dirt corridor. The road is seasonally open during the summer and early autumn months.
Corduroy Meadows / Elk Creek Trailhead
Primitive dispersed camping opportunities along the forest road near Corduroy Meadows and the Elk Creek Trailhead. Located within Boise National Forest, the native dirt road provides access to beautiful meadows and pine forests.
Cornice Point Dispersed Area
A scenic corridor along Cornice Point road in the Payette National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces. Accessible to standard passenger vehicles during dry conditions, this area provides a tranquil forested escape near McCall.
Cottontail Point
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along the road leading toward Cottontail Point in the Payette National Forest. This area offers native-surface road access and is surrounded by typical forest terrain.
Cougar Mine Road Dispersed Camping
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities nested along Cougar Mine Road within the scenic Salmon-Challis National Forest.
Cove Creek Campsite
A quiet dispersed camping area located along the scenic Secesh River canyon.
Cozy Cove Campground
A primitive developed Forest Service campground on the scenic southeast shore of Deadwood Reservoir. Situated on a bluff overlooking the water, the sites feature pine forest shade and lake views, with vault toilets and drinking water provided. The access roads and parking spurs are dirt, but generally accessible to standard vehicles. Ideal for boating, fishing, and hiking in a quiet wilderness setting.
Crown Point Campground - Lake Cascade State Park
Located on the scenic shores of Lake Cascade, this well-maintained campground features paved access and beautiful pine tree shading. The campground offers close proximity to water activities and a popular paved multi-use trail along the shoreline.
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Crystal Mountain Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along a dirt road near Crystal Mountain in the Payette National Forest, offering quiet forested sites.
Curlew Tent Area State Park
A dedicated, walk-in tent camping loop situated directly along the shoreline of Lake Cascade. This loop provides a quieter, car-free camping experience within the pine trees, though campers must park in the nearby common lot and walk to their sites.
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Curtis Cutoff Dispersed (NF 483)
Tucked away off Warm Lake Road and just a short distance from Trail Creek Hot Springs, this quiet forest corridor offers beautiful shaded dispersed sites right by the river. The access road is tight and narrow with low-hanging branches, making it unsuitable for trailers or medium-to-large RVs, but perfect for campervans and truck campers. Excellent access to nearby hot springs and hiking.
Dagger-Boundary Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor traversing Boise and Salmon-Challis National Forests, offering access to remote dispersed camping sites near the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
Dead Man Campsite
A primitive riverside campsite situated in the Payette National Forest along the scenic South Fork of the Salmon River. It offers flat, forested spots ideal for a quiet getaway.
Deadwood Mine Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Deadwood Mine Road within the scenic Boise National Forest. The dirt road offers access to rustic, wooded sites suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a quiet mountain retreat.
Deadwood Reservoir Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor provides access to several dispersed camping options near the Deadwood Reservoir. Campers can find rustic pull-outs with scenic views of the surrounding Boise National Forest.
Deer Creek Dispersed
A peaceful forest service road offering dispersed camping corridors along Deer Creek in the Boise National Forest.
Deer Flat Campground
Deer Flat Campground is a quiet, primitive US Forest Service campground situated in a scenic pine forest within the Boise National Forest. The campground features basic amenities including vault toilets and established fire rings, offering a rustic camping experience. Access is along a dirt road that is generally passable for standard passenger vehicles and small to mid-sized RVs under dry conditions. It serves as an excellent, peaceful base camp for exploring the surrounding wilderness and nearby waterways.
Del Davis Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Del Davis road in the Payette National Forest. The route consists of native dirt material and offers roadside pull-offs.
Ditch Creek Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Ditch Creek within the Boise National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along a native-material dirt road.
Ditch Middle Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Ditch Middle Road offers quiet wooded spots within the Boise National Forest. The dirt road is accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions and provides a peaceful rustic retreat.
Dollar Creek Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping area located along Dollar Creek within the Boise National Forest. The road is composed of native dirt and is suitable for all vehicle types under dry conditions, winding through typical pine forest surroundings with opportunities for quiet nights.
Dolly Lake Campsite
A quiet dispersed camping area near the alpine waters of Dolly Lake.
Dome Hole Campsite
A rustic backcountry campsite situated along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River corridor.
Donnelly City Campground
A quiet, city-managed campground featuring level, gravel lanes and premium lakefront views on the edge of Lake Fork near Lake Cascade. Standard amenities include clean vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, though campers must pack out all waste and bring their own water.
Dry Buck Ridge
An expansive forest corridor along Dry Buck Ridge offering quiet dispersed camping with views of the surrounding Boise National Forest mountains. Native-surface turnouts along the ridge provide several pull-off spots suitable for a quiet overnight stay.
Eagle Nest - Gold Fork River Road
A scenic forest road corridor providing access to dispersed camping along the Gold Fork River basin within the Boise National Forest. Standard dirt roads lead to several pull-offs suitable for typical campers.
East Fork Burntlog Creek Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along East Fork Burntlog Creek in the Boise National Forest.
East Fork Powelson Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options within the Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho.
East Fork Scriver Creek Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along East Fork Scriver Creek within the Boise National Forest. The gravel and dirt road offers access to pullouts suitable for standard vehicles and smaller RVs in dry conditions.
East French Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along East French Creek Road within the Payette National Forest. The dirt road offers direct access to multiple native-surface pull-outs suitable for various rig sizes.
East Mountain Lookout Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the East Mountain Lookout road within Boise National Forest. The route features a native dirt surface accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
East Round Valley Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along East Round Valley Road in the Payette National Forest. This area offers simple, rustic pull-offs shaded by pines, perfect for self-contained campers seeking a peaceful retreat near McCall.
Eastside Campground
Eastside Campground is located on the eastern shore of Sagehen Reservoir within the Boise National Forest. The site operates as a developed campground featuring individual campsites and a reservable group site, offering scenic pine-forested views and basic vault toilet facilities.
Elk Creek Cabins
These rustic winter-use cabins offer a remote backcountry retreat near the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, ideal for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Access requires a 15-mile trek by snowmobile, snowshoe, or skis from the designated winter parking area.
Elk Meadows
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the native-surface Elk Meadows road in Payette National Forest. It provides easy access for most rigs seeking standard forest service camping near McCall.
Elkhorn Basin Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Elkhorn Basin road in Payette National Forest, offering quiet wooded sites in a natural setting. The road is composed of native material and is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Elkhorn Creek Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Elkhorn Creek is situated in the Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. The route offers multiple pullouts along a dirt road with native material surface.
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Eureka Point Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along the Eureka Point forest road in the Boise National Forest. It offers direct access to wooded settings and is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Fall Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Fall Creek Road near the shores of Little Payette Lake. The area features forested sites with varying degrees of shade, stone fire rings, and easy access to the water when levels are high. It is a highly peaceful option located just a short drive from downtown McCall.
Fawn Creek Cutoff Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material dirt road in the Boise National Forest.
Fir Creek Campground
A quiet Forest Service developed campground offering peaceful, rustic camping along Fir Creek inside the scenic Boise National Forest.
Fire Island Campsite
A prime primitive camp option located on a gravel bar feature along the wilderness riverway.
First Bridge Dispersed Area
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor nestled in the Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. Situated along a native material dirt road, this location offers convenient access to quiet, forested sites and is located near Slick Rock.
Fisher Creek Bottom Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Fisher Creek Bottom in the Payette National Forest. The area offers wooded sites with easy access to nearby landmarks like Slab Butte and Granite Lake.
Flat Rock Campsite
An easily accessible dispersed site featuring flat, shaded ground suitable for small rigs.
Fletcher Butte Forest Road
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options winding through the scenic Boise National Forest terrain near Fletcher Butte and Ola Summit. Accessible to most standard vehicles, the native dirt road has several natural clearing spots.
Four Mile Campground
A small, quiet developed campground situated along the scenic South Fork Salmon River within the Payette National Forest. It features four first-come, first-served campsites, a vault toilet, and facilities for stock animals, offering easy access to riverside fishing and nearby trail networks.
French Creek Campground
Spacious developed campground located next to scenic Lake Cascade on the western shore. The facility is split into two sections along West Mountain Road, with some campsites directly on the lakeshore offering beautiful water views, and others situated on the hillside above. Amenities include campfire rings, vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection, with gravel parking spurs and roads throughout.
Gardells Hole Campsite
A remote primitive campsite located south of Big Soldier Mountain. Offering an excellent wilderness escape, it serves as a quiet basecamp for hiking and river activities.
Golden Gate Campground
A small, quiet developed campground situated along the scenic Johnson Creek in Boise National Forest. It provides a peaceful, shaded setting with vault toilets and picnic tables, ideal for small to mid-sized rigs.
Golden Hill Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Golden Hill Road within the Boise National Forest near McCall, Idaho. The route traverses pine-forested terrain, offering quiet camping options and easy access to remote wilderness areas near Golden Gate Hill. Camping is available in multiple pullouts along the road.
Goose Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities on the edge of the Payette National Forest. The road is composed of dirt and gravel, providing straightforward access for most vehicle types in dry weather.
Granite Lake Dam Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along the dirt access road near the Granite Lake Dam in the Payette National Forest. The area offers scenic forested sites with convenient access to the water.
Greyhound Campsite
Secluded backcountry camp area nestled along the river corridor.
Grouse Campground
Developed campground located on the shores of Goose Lake in the Salmon River Mountain range. It offers single and double-family sites with scenic lake views, vault toilets, drinking water, and horse-unloading facilities. Ideal for trout fishing and canoeing.
Grouse Creek - Marshall Mountain Road
This remote dirt corridor winds through the scenic Payette National Forest near Marshall Mountain, providing quiet dispersed camping areas. The road features a native dirt and gravel surface that is suitable for most vehicles in dry weather, though larger rigs should proceed with caution.
Grouse Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping sites are nested along the Grouse Creek Road corridor near Goose Lake. The road is gravel and generally accessible to most passenger vehicles, but heavy winter snowpack can persist into early summer and delay vehicle access.
Hamilton Bar Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor situated along Hamilton Bar road in the Payette National Forest. The sites sit in a peaceful, wooded mountain environment accessible via a native-dirt forest road.
Hard Butte Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping area located in the Payette National Forest near Hard Butte.
Hard Creek Guard Station Road
A rustic dirt road corridor within the Payette National Forest providing dispersed camping opportunities near McCall. The route is accessible to most vehicles and offers a quiet, wooded setting close to local trailheads.
Hardscrabble Campground
This developed Forest Service campground sits along the North Fork Payette River, offering shaded sites in a scenic pine forest.
Haynie Bar Campsite (South)
A scenic river-bend campsite offering rustic, dispersed camping along the Salmon River.
Haynie Bar Campsite
A primitive dispersed campsite set on a sandy river bar along Painter Mine Road.
Hazard Lake Campground
Situated directly along the shore of Hazard Lake, this quiet developed campground offers convenient lakeside access and direct trail connections. It features nicely spaced sites equipped with fire rings and picnic tables, with seasonal potable water available during the summer months. Ideal for campervans and standard-sized rigs, it operates entirely on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hazard Loop Road Dispersed
Rustic dispersed camping corridor situated along Hazard Loop Road, located just north of Hazard Lake. These sites provide a peaceful forest setting with higher privacy than the nearby developed campground, though turnarounds are limited for larger setups.
Hazard Tepee Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor along Hazard Tepee Road winds through the Payette National Forest near McCall. The native dirt road offers multiple spots suitable for standard rigs, though conditions can become slick and muddy when wet.
Herrick Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Boise National Forest along Herrick Road. Dispersed camping is permitted along the corridor in accordance with standard forestry guidelines, offering peaceful woodland surroundings and easy access to nearby mountain trailheads.
High Valley-Recompense Road Dispersed
This native dirt road corridor within the Boise National Forest provides dispersed camping opportunities. It is situated in a scenic forested setting near Ola Summit and remains open to all vehicle classes.
Horse Heaven Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along the Horse Heaven forest road within the Boise National Forest. This area offers quiet, wooded roadside pull-offs near McCall.
Horsethief Reservoir Campground
An established developed campground on the shores of Horsethief Reservoir, offering well-maintained sites with level pads, fire rings, and picnic tables in a scenic forested setting.
Horsethief- Clear Creek Dispersed
This corridor along Horsethief-Clear Creek Road offers dispersed camping options within the Boise National Forest. The native-dirt route provides accessible camping opportunities close to natural scenery.
Howers Campground
A primitive developed campground located on the northeast shore of the remote Deadwood Reservoir. It offers waterfront sites with direct shoreline access, shaded by a mixed-growth pine forest, and featuring views of the reservoir. Vault toilets and drinking water are available, though roads and spurs within the campground are native dirt. It is a quiet and scenic destination for boating, fishing, and paddling.
Huckleberry State Park
A developed, scenic campground loop located in the West Mountain area of Lake Cascade State Park. Wooded campsites sit just a short distance from the water, offering a comfortable base for both RV and tent campers looking to enjoy lakeside recreation.
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Ice Hole Campground
An official developed campground situated in a secluded forest setting alongside a peaceful creek. Access is via a well-graded gravel road suitable for most vehicles.
Jeanette Campground
Nestled under a shady forest canopy, this rustic campground offers six flat, first-come, first-served campsites. The site is a short walk from the popular hot springs and provides excellent access to multiple wilderness trails, including the Idaho Centennial Trail. Due to tight clearances, larger rigs and travel trailers are not recommended.
Joe Bump Campsite
Rustic riverside campsite sitting deep within the Middle Fork canyon system.
Johns Campsite
A scenic backcountry river camp ideal for rafters and hikers exploring the deep wilderness.
Johnson Creek Guard Station
The historic Johnson Creek Guard Station, built in 1922, offers a comfortable wilderness retreat with basic modern conveniences in the mountains. Located near trailheads leading into the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, it provides an excellent base for hiking and fishing.
Johnson Creek Road Dispersed
This corridor along Johnson Creek in the Boise National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The native dirt and gravel road runs through scenic pine forests and valley terrain near Golden Gate Hill. The road is generally accessible to most vehicle types.
Josephine Creek Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Josephine Creek in the Payette National Forest offers primitive roadside sites in a quiet, wooded setting. The native material dirt road is accessible to a variety of vehicles under dry conditions, providing an ideal base for exploring nearby natural landmarks.
Kennally Creek Campground
A peaceful Forest Service developed campground nestled in a mature forest alongside the banks of Kennally Creek. It offers 11 first-come, first-served sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, along with trailhead access and stock facilities.
Kennally Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Kennally Creek Road within the Payette National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The road leads toward the Kennally Creek trailhead, making it a great base camp for hikers.
King Hill - Fall Creek Dispersed Camping
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options winding through scenic wooded areas near Cascade. The road is composed of native dirt and gravel, providing access to multiple roadside clearings suitable for standard vehicles during dry periods.
Kinney Point Road Dispersed
This scenic forest road corridor provides access to dispersed camping opportunities within the Boise National Forest near Warm Lake. The native material route is generally accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Kiosk Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is situated along a gravel road near Cascade Lake, offering excellent access for lakeside recreation. The spacious pull-off accommodates larger motorhomes and trailers, making it a highly accessible choice for standard rigs. Visitors can enjoy activities like rock hounding and fishing when water levels are low. Expect some passing traffic noise during the day, which tapers off to a quiet environment at night.
Krassel District, Payette National Forest
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Lake Creek Campsite
Remote riverfront camp spot situated where Lake Creek feeds the main river canyon.
Lake Creek Dispersed Camping Corridor
This forest corridor along Lake Creek provides access to scenic dispersed camping spots within the Payette National Forest. It is a straightforward option for travelers seeking a natural wooded setting.
Lake Fork Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the North Fork of Lake Fork Creek in the Payette National Forest. It features nine first-come, first-served campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, vault toilets, and well water. Highly convenient for exploring nearby Slick Rock climbing area and local hiking trails.
Landing Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Landing Road within the Boise National Forest. The native dirt road offers easy access for standard vehicles looking for a quiet forest retreat.
Landmark Airfield Road Dispersed
This dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping in the scenic Boise National Forest near Landmark Airfield, providing basic native-material pull-outs suitable for various rigs under dry conditions.
Landmark Flat Forest Road
Landmark Flat offers dispersed camping opportunities along a forest road in the Boise National Forest. The native dirt road is accessible to most vehicle types and provides standard rustic camping in a scenic wooded environment.
Last Chance Campground
A scenic Forest Service campground situated along Goose Creek within a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. It features 23 first-come, first-served campsites. The area offers nearby hiking access to Goose Creek Falls and Brundage Reservoir.
Lightning Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Lightning Creek within the Boise National Forest, offering roadside pullouts on a native dirt surface. The area provides a quiet wooded setting with easy access to nearby mountain recreation. Most standard vehicles can manage the road during dry conditions. Please practice Pack It In, Pack It Out principles to keep the area clean.
Little Buckskin Campsite
A secluded backcountry campsite located near Buckskin Bill's historic cabin along the river.
Little Creek Cutoff Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Little Creek Cutoff in the Boise National Forest, providing primitive roadside pullouts nestled in a pine forest setting.
Lodgepole Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Lodgepole Creek in the Boise National Forest, providing convenient access to Vulcan Hot Springs located just over two miles away.
Lodgepole Creek Trailhead Road
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along the native-surface road accessing the Lodgepole Creek Trailhead in the Boise National Forest.
Lodgepole Group Campground
Lodgepole Group Campground is a developed Forest Service facility located in the Boise National Forest. Accessible via a native-dirt road, it provides a quiet setting for group camping near Silver Creek.
Long Plunge Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Long Plunge Road in the Boise National Forest near Cascade, Idaho. This route offers basic roadside pull-offs in a standard forested environment.
Lost Basin Cutoff Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Boise National Forest near Horsethief Reservoir. It is accessible for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing a quiet forested setting.
Lost Fork Contour Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Lost Fork Contour road winds through the scenic Payette National Forest. The route offers several rustic roadside pullouts suitable for quiet, dry camping surrounded by pine forest. The road is native dirt and gravel, which is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions, though seasonal closures apply to parts of the route.
Lower Brush Mountain Forest Road
Forest road corridor within the Payette National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt pullouts near McCall.
Lower Camp Creek Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Lower Camp Creek Road runs through the Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. The native dirt road is accessible to all vehicle types, including small motorhomes, and offers standard forest camping options.
Lower Cats Paw Beach Campsite
A primitive, sandy beach campsite situated along the Salmon River just downstream from the main Cats Paw Beach area.
Lower Deer Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Lower Deer Creek Road on the western shore of Lake Cascade. This area features multiple dirt pullouts and small forested clearings nestled among the trees, offering excellent views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Lower Donnelly
Lower Donnelly is a native material forest road located near McCall in the Boise National Forest, offering dispersed camping access. The dirt road is open to passenger vehicles and motorhomes during dry conditions.
Lower Elkhorn Campsite
This dispersed camping spot provides convenient access to the riverbank and nearby sandy beaches.
Lower Hard Creek Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Lower Hard Creek within the Payette National Forest. This area provides primitive roadside spots on a native-material dirt road, offering a peaceful forest retreat.
Lower James Ranch Campsite
A secluded riverside spot with good shade and easy access to the water.
Lunch Creek Spur 415A1
A quiet forest spur road located in the Boise National Forest near Buck Mountain. Offers dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic wooded setting with easy access for standard vehicles during the dry summer season.
Mace Creek Corral Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along a native dirt road in the Boise National Forest near Cascade, Idaho. The route provides access to wooded streamside areas suitable for various vehicle types during dry conditions.
Mann Creek Campsite
A scenic pull-off near the creek junction offering basic dispersed camping under the pines.
Martin Creek Forest Road Dispersed Camping
A dispersed camping corridor located along the Martin Creek area within the Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. This native material dirt road offers quiet wooded camping spots with rustic charm, ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful forest setting.
McCall Campground & RV Park
This developed park offers full-hookup sites and standard amenities with convenient, paved access to the nearby town of McCall.
McCall District, Payette National Forest
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Meadow Creek Lookout Road Dispersed
This rugged corridor along Meadow Creek Lookout Road runs through the scenic Payette National Forest. It provides opportunities for dispersed camping in a peaceful pine forest setting, accessible by most vehicles during dry conditions.
Middle Elkhorn Campsite
A basic roadside pull-off offering dispersed camping along the scenic Salmon River corridor.
Middle Foolhen Road Dispersed
This quiet forest corridor provides native-surface access to dispersed camping within the Boise and Payette National Forests. Standard 14-day USFS regulations apply along the dirt road.
Middle Fork Payette Dispersed Corridor
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Middle Fork Payette River in the Boise National Forest. Multiple primitive spots are scattered along the forest road, providing a quiet forest getaway.
Middle Fork Payette Ridge
A scenic dirt road corridor along Middle Fork Payette Ridge within the Boise National Forest. The native material road offers seasonal dispersed camping opportunities.
Middle Fork Payette Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along the Middle Fork Payette River in Boise National Forest. The native dirt and gravel road provides access to multiple dispersed pullouts suitable for various rig types.
Middle Fork Salmon River Wilderness Campsites
A cluster of remote wilderness river campsites along the scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon River, including Boot, Saddle, Rapid, and Elkhorn Bar camps. These primitive locations are primary access points for backcountry rafters and wilderness hikers exploring the deep river canyon.
Middle Fork Scriver Road Dispersed
This forest corridor along Middle Fork Scriver Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Boise National Forest near Cascade. The native dirt road is accessible to all vehicle types and winds through a quiet pine forest with several rustic pull-offs.
Middle Fork Scriver Road Dispersed
This Forest Service road in the Boise National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along the Middle Fork Scriver corridor. The native dirt route is accessible by most vehicles during the summer season.
Mike's Campsite
A remote, primitive campsite situated along the wild Salmon River canyon.
Moorehead Flat Forest Road
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along the native dirt and gravel roads of Moorehead Flat within the Payette National Forest. It provides a peaceful forest setting with easy access to nearby trails.
Mosquito Creek Dispersed Camping
Quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping options under the canopy of Boise National Forest. The dirt road is generally accessible to standard vehicles and provides easy entry to the surrounding wilderness, with Pen Basin Campground located nearby.
Mud Lake Road
A natural dirt corridor winding through the scenic Boise National Forest, offering access to quiet dispersed camping areas. Standard vehicles can navigate the native-material surface under dry conditions.
Nance Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities located along Nance Road within the Payette National Forest, offering a tranquil wooded environment.
Nature Trail Parking Lot
A quiet parking area situated along the Nature Trail within the Boise National Forest near Cascade, Idaho. The site provides a rustic camping option with a dirt and native material surface, surrounded by mature pines.
New Meadows District, Payette National Forest
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No Man Campsite
A secluded riverside backcountry campsite along the Salmon River offering a pristine wilderness setting.
Norm Close Campsite
A quiet, secluded camping pocket along the river corridor surrounded by dense mixed conifers.
North Deer Creek Pass Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities along a forest service road corridor in the Boise National Forest. Accessible primarily during the summer season.
North Fork Elkhorn Creek Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the North Fork Elkhorn Creek in the Boise National Forest. The native material dirt road winds through scenic pine forests and offers multiple pullouts suitable for various rigs during the summer season.
North Fork Meadows
This scenic corridor along the North Fork Meadows road offers primitive dispersed camping within the Payette National Forest. Surrounded by quiet pine forests and meadows, the native material road provides several pull-offs suitable for varying rig sizes during its open season.
North Fork Ridge Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest corridor along North Fork Ridge in Boise National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping spots tucked into a typical wooded pine setting.
North Fork Sheep Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along North Fork Sheep Creek Road in Boise National Forest, offering primitive campsites. This native material dirt road is accessible to most vehicles and provides a quiet forest setting.
North Fork Sulphur Creek Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor situated along North Fork Sulphur Creek within the Boise National Forest. The area provides a peaceful wooded setting with rustic pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs looking for quiet seclusion.
North Gold Fork Loop
North Gold Fork Loop offers scenic dispersed camping corridors within the Boise National Forest. The road winds through peaceful pine forests and is accessible to most standard vehicles in dry weather.
Northwest Passage Campground
A quiet, wooded campground nestled along the scenic shores of Payette Lake. This developed state park location offers standard campsites with basic amenities, providing excellent access to water activities and forest trails.
Northwest Passage State Park
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Oakie Point Campsite
An isolated wilderness campsite positioned along the scenic Middle Fork Salmon River.
Osprey Point Group Use Area State Park
Osprey Point is a scenic group use area located within Lake Cascade State Park, offering premium facilities overlooking the water. It is ideal for large gatherings and requires advance reservations through the state park system.
Osprey Point Group Use Area State Park
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Outlet Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Outlet Creek in the Payette National Forest. This area offers quiet, forested sites accessible by standard vehicles during the dry season.
Packer John's Cabin State Park
A quiet and historically significant state-managed campground located just off the highway, offering access to a nearby creek and basic rustic amenities.
Paddy Flat Guard Station
Fully renovated historic guard station in the Payette National Forest, offering cabin rentals. Located in a remote forest setting, the facility serves as an excellent base for hiking, trail riding, and off-highway vehicle recreation.
Paddy Flat Road (FR 389) Dispersed Camping
A remote dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 389 (Paddy Flat Road) in the Payette National Forest. This area offers primitive sites along Paddy Creek and Rapid Creek, with basic forest service amenities like a pit toilet available near the dispersed camping area. Access becomes progressively rougher and is best suited for high-clearance or 4WD vehicles; trailers are not recommended due to narrow turnarounds and rough surfaces.
Painter Beach Campsite
A primitive beachside campsite located along the scenic Salmon River near Painter Creek.
Payette National Forest Dispersed
This primitive dispersed site sits within the Payette National Forest near the Little Salmon River corridor, offering a quiet forest retreat accessible by a gravel road.
Payette Ridge Dispersed Camping
A scenic ridge road corridor winding through the Boise and Payette National Forests. This native material dirt road offers several quiet pull-offs and dispersed sites with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It provides an ideal setting for boondocking with good spacing between sites.
Peace Valley Campground
Peace Valley Campground is a small, quiet developed facility situated in a scenic valley near Peace Creek, offering access to numerous hiking and motorized trails.
Pen Basin Campground
Pen Basin Campground offers a peaceful mountain retreat situated deep within the Boise National Forest. The site is accessed via native dirt roads that are generally accessible to most passenger vehicles and motorhomes in dry weather. Towering pines and proximity to local streams provide excellent scenery and quiet surroundings. Standard Forest Service rules and seasonal accessibility apply.
Peninsula State Park
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Penny Spring Campground
A primitive forest campground situated next to the South Fork Salmon River. Features basic amenities and direct access to the water.
Picnic Point Campground
A developed campground situated on a forested bluff overlooking Warm Lake in Boise National Forest. The site features walk-in, tent-only campsites accessible by a short foot path from the central vehicle parking area.
Pid Creek Road Dispersed
This native-material dirt road in the Boise National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along Pid Creek. The corridor provides straightforward access to quiet, wooded pull-outs.
Pilot Peak Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities located along the Pilot Peak forest road within the Payette National Forest. The area features scenic wooded surroundings with easy access to nature.
Pine Tree Hole Campsite
Tucked away under mature pines, this spot provides a peaceful setting near the river.
Pistol Creek Campsite
Pistol Creek Campsite is a remote, primitive camping area situated along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River corridor in the Boise National Forest.
Plunge and Cabin Creek Roads Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along unpaved forest roads in the Boise National Forest. The route offers quiet camping opportunities amidst dense pine forest, with native dirt surfaces that are best suited for dry summer travel.
Poison Creek Campground State Park
An official developed state park campground located right along Lake Cascade. Ideal for those looking for established sites, boat ramps, and basic amenities.
Poison Creek Campground State Park
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Poison Creek Road Dispersed
Quiet, secluded dispersed camping areas along Poison Creek Road (Forest Road 436) in the Boise National Forest. The corridor provides a large dirt turnaround area close to the Tamarack Resort trail network.
Pollock Creek Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping options scattered along Pollock Creek Road within the Payette National Forest, providing a rustic and peaceful forest experience.
Ponderosa Campground
Ponderosa Campground is a scenic developed forest campground situated adjacent to the Secesh River. It features eleven first-come, first-served campsites equipped with drinking water, picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. This peaceful spot offers excellent river views, fishing access, and hiking trail connections.
Ponderosa State Park
An established state park campground set in a mature conifer forest along the scenic shores of Payette Lake. The park offers spacious, well-separated campsites equipped with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Visitors can enjoy walking and biking trails, excellent water access for swimming, and modern restroom facilities. Note that non-resident overnight fees are significantly higher than standard resident rates.
Pony Meadows
Scenic dispersed camping along Pony Meadows in the Payette National Forest. Accessible via a native-material dirt road, this corridor provides rustic forest spots suitable for most rigs.
Porcupine Flat
Porcupine Flat offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Boise National Forest. The dirt access road is generally passable for standard vehicles and larger motorhomes, providing easy access to wooded sites.
Poverty Flat Campground
This paved developed campground is nestled along the scenic South Fork of the Salmon River, offering quiet sites with access to extensive trail systems and river recreation. Facilities include drinking water, vault toilets, and fire rings, operating on a paid, first-come, first-served basis.
Pueblo Summit Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities along the dirt corridor of Pueblo Summit in the Payette National Forest. This dirt road route features native-material surfaces and offers quiet pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs looking to camp in a remote forest setting.
Rabbit Creek Campsite
This quiet clearing along Rabbit Creek in the Payette National Forest offers a rustic, streamside camping experience.
Radio Point Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor located along the Radio Point road within the scenic Payette National Forest. This area offers primitive roadside sites amidst dense pine forests and mountain terrain.
Rainbow Point Campground
Nestled on the scenic west shore of Lake Cascade, Rainbow Point Campground offers lakeside single-family sites under a mixed-growth conifer forest. Popular for boating, canoeing, and fishing, the facility features a boat ramp, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Sites provide easy shoreline access and picturesque water views.
Rammage Meadows
This scenic dispersed camping corridor along Rammage Meadows offers easy access into the Boise National Forest. Standard national forest stay limits apply with plenty of room for various rig sizes.
Rapid Camp Dispersed
A gravel forest road corridor offering accessible dispersed camping options within the scenic Payette National Forest.
Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Rapid Creek in the Payette National Forest. This area offers primitive camping options surrounded by pine forest near McCall, Idaho.
Rapid River Campsite
A basic, remote backcountry-style camping footprint situated near the Rapid River.
Rattlesnake Campground
A developed group campground managed by the US Forest Service, located along the Middle Fork Payette River north of Crouch. It offers spacious parking spurs, campfire rings, a picnic shelter, and vault toilets, making it ideal for group gatherings and fishing access.
Rec Spur 413C1 Dispersed
This Boise National Forest dirt spur provides access to dispersed camping opportunities in a pine forest setting. It is located near Johnson Creek and is open to motorhomes and passenger vehicles.
Rec Spur 413C10 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Rec Spur 413C10 in the Boise National Forest, offering wooded sites near Buck Mountain.
Rec Spur 413C5
Dispersed camping corridor along Rec Spur 413C5 within the Boise National Forest, offering quiet forest settings with native dirt road access.
Rec Spur 413C7 Dispersed
This dirt spur road within the Boise National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities along a native material surface.
Rec Spur 413C9 Dispersed
Located in the Boise National Forest near Cascade, Idaho, Rec Spur 413C9 offers quiet, dispersed camping along a dirt forest road.
Rec Spur 579FB Dispersed Camping
This forest road spur offers peaceful dispersed camping options in the Boise National Forest near Pen Basin. It provides standard native-dirt pull-outs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Rec Spur 579U13 Dispersed
This secluded forest road spur offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in the Boise National Forest. The native dirt surface is easily accessible for most vehicle types, leading to peaceful campsites nestled among the pines.
Rec Spur 579U15 Dispersed
Located near Deadwood Summit in the Boise National Forest, this minor dirt spur road offers secluded dispersed camping opportunities. The route features a native dirt surface that is accessible to all passenger vehicles during dry weather conditions.
Rec Spur 579U4 Dispersed
A quiet dirt road spur offering dispersed camping options within the Boise National Forest. The area is heavily wooded and sits near Cascade, Idaho.
Rec Spur 579U5 Dispersed
A primitive dispersed camping area located along a Forest Service spur road in Boise National Forest. The native dirt road is accessible for standard vehicles and motorhomes seeking a quiet wilderness experience near Pen Basin.
Recompense-tripod Summit Forest Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Boise National Forest along the Recompense-tripod Summit road.
Red Harlan Campsite
A rustic riverside campsite offering immediate access to fishing and forest scenery.
Ridgeview Campground
A fully developed state park campground overlooking the south end of Lake Cascade. It features paved sites equipped with electric and water hookups, making it highly suitable for trailers and RVs. Facilities include hot showers, modern flush restrooms, and a dump station located near the entrance. It serves as an excellent base for boating and recreation on the reservoir.
River Side Campground
A quiet, remote campground situated in a mixed-growth pine forest along the Deadwood River at the northern end of Deadwood Reservoir. This primitive destination offers direct river access, ideal for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing in a serene mountain setting.
Riverside Campground
A scenic developed campground located along the Deadwood River just below the Deadwood Reservoir dam, offering quiet, shaded sites in the Boise National Forest.
Rock Cave Beach Campsite
A primitive, riverside campsite located along a sandy beach area within the Payette National Forest.
Rose Marie Neal Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt corridor in the Payette National Forest provides dispersed camping opportunities along Rose Marie Creek near McCall, Idaho. The native material road is open to motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles, offering quiet wooded spots with typical forest privacy.
Rugged Creek Campsite
A remote, rustic camping turnout surrounded by rugged canyon scenery.
RV Group Campground - Ponderosa State Park
A developed group RV campsite situated inside Ponderosa State Park near McCall. It offers paved access and a wooded setting close to Payette Lake, making it ideal for group gatherings.
RV Group State Park
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Sack Creek Dispersed
Dispersed camping is available along Sack Creek in the Boise National Forest, offering quiet sites among the pines. The dirt access road has a native material surface that is typically passable for standard vehicles and small to medium rigs.
Sagehen Creek Campground
Sagehen Creek Campground is a developed Forest Service facility situated on the shores of Sagehen Reservoir. It offers lakeside campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and hand-pumped water, along with direct reservoir access via an onsite boat ramp and dock. Access is via standard forest service dirt roads.
Sagehen Dam Area
This access corridor in the Boise National Forest leads to Sagehen Reservoir, offering several dispersed camping options along the unpaved forest roads. The area features a beautiful pine forest setting and is a popular destination for water recreation during the summer months.
Salmon River BLM Recreation Area
A scenic recreation corridor along the Salmon River near Riggins, offering a mix of developed BLM sites, dispersed riverbank camping, and a designated highway rest area. The area features majestic canyon views, active wildlife viewing, and excellent river access for rafting and fishing. Camping regulations vary throughout: the lower rest area near town enforces a strict 16-hour parking limit, whereas the upper BLM sections allow standard dispersed camping for up to 14 days.
Sand Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities are located along Sand Creek Road within the Boise National Forest. The dirt road has a native material surface that is accessible to most vehicles and motorhomes.
Schiefer Campground & South Fork Roads
Located within the scenic Payette National Forest near the South Fork Salmon River, this area features dispersed camping opportunities along the Schiefer Campground road and South Fork Guard Station spurs. The roads are native dirt surfaces, accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions, and provide a quiet forested setting.
Scout Campsite
Remote riverside camp spot located in the rugged Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
Secesh Campground
Secesh Campground is a basic developed forest campground offering first-come, first-served camping near the Secesh River. It serves as a quiet spot for rustic camping in a scenic wooded area.
Seven Devils Campground
A rustic, high-elevation developed campground nestled in a cool fir and spruce forest near the Hells Canyon Wilderness. It features 10 campsites with picnic tables and pit toilets, offering direct access to scenic hiking trails and the nearby Seven Devils Lake. The access route via Forest Road 517 is extremely steep, narrow, and winding, making it difficult and unadvised for larger trailers or low-clearance vehicles.
Sheepeater Campsite
Backcountry camp site situated near historic areas along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.
Shirts Creek Loop Dispersed
This forest corridor provides dispersed camping options along a native material loop in the Boise National Forest. The dirt and gravel road is generally accessible to most vehicle types during dry conditions.
Shoreline Campground
Shoreline Campground is situated adjacent to Warm Lake within a moderately forested mountain setting. It features level asphalt spurs that accommodate a wide variety of rig sizes, including large trailers. Facilities include both reservable and first-come, first-served sites, a group picnic shelter, and nearby boat ramp and swimming access. It is a highly popular destination during the summer season.
Shorts Bar Recreation Site
An official BLM recreation site and campground located right along the Salmon River. Features a large flat gravel parking area suitable for rigs of all sizes, clean pit toilets, and a concrete boat ramp. Excellent spot for fishing, rafting, or watching the seasonal salmon run.
Silifca Forest Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Silifca Road offers scenic spots in the Boise National Forest. The native dirt road is generally accessible for most vehicle types under dry conditions.
Silver Creek Campground
A developed Forest Service campground set in the scenic Peace Valley, offering paved access, vault toilets, and drinking water. The area is highly popular for hiking, trail riding, and fishing along Silver Creek.
Silver Creek Dispersed
Located along Middle Fork Road adjacent to Silver Creek, this Boise National Forest corridor offers several dispersed sites equipped with established fire rings. Campers can enjoy close proximity to natural riverside soaking pools, though the access roads descending to the water are steep and narrow. The area is highly suitable for campervans and high-clearance vehicles, but larger rigs may find maneuvering and turning around challenging due to tight squeezes.