Category: Public Lands Campgrounds

Southeast Idaho Public Lands Campgrounds
Southeast Idaho has thousands of acres of mountain lands and wilderness for you to explore. It’s easy to find your perfect camping adventure on the Recreation.gov Public Land Campgrounds Reservation Website.
Most BLM campgrounds require a fee to use the campground which helps maintain the facilities. Selecting a campsite is usually on a first come first serve basis. However, some campgrounds take reservations which can be made at recreation.gov.
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Facilities include RV Showers, restrooms, locker rentals, dressing rooms, snack bar, and a community kitchen for guest use.
View moreRedpoint Public Lands Campground has 10 developed campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. The campground has boat ramps and docks, vaulted toilets, and fee station. Overnight camping fee. There is not an online reservation system for the campsites. This is a first-come, first-served campground that is usually full on weekends. Camp…
View moreGlendale Reservoir near Preston is best suited for anglers and has the highest bass catch rates in the region. All bass under 16 inches must be released. Also present are bluegill and rainbow trout.
View moreAmerican Falls Reservoir, at 56,000 acres, is the largest reservoir on the Snake River. Highway 39 rides the top of the reservoir's 9-story-high dam for over half a mile and the lake can be seen stretching northeast as far as the horizon. BIRDING: American Falls area is one of Idaho's…
View moreEmigration Campground is located in 17 miles west of Montpelier, Idaho, just off State Highway 36 in Emigration Canyon. Visitors enjoy exploring the nearby Highline Trail and fishing on local streams.
View moreThe campground is next to to Stone Reservoir in the Curlew National Grassland. Open year-round with a one large group site that can accommodate up to 200 people. Picnic shelter, grills, campfire rings, drinking water.
View moreLocated in scenic Paris Canyon, about five miles from Paris, Idaho. 10 campsites. Restrooms, water and picnic tables. Trailer sites are not suitable for trailers over 20 feet in length.Make Reservations Here
View morePine Bar Campground located in Wayan, Idaho. Five single-family sites and one double-family site, each equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, no drinking water. Pack out all trash, as no garbage service exists. Tents and small trailers. First-come, first-served.
View moreChesterfield Reservoir is a popular spot for weekend public-lands-campground and fishing trips. One boat ramp is available.
View moreCheck out the Portneuf Range Yurt System with four locations available for rent including Catamount, Inman, Jackson, and Skyline. Two yurts are easily accessible and great for families. The other two yurts are located high in the range which give an excellent day trip to back country skiers and boarders. The…
View moreLocated on the banks of the Cub River about nine miles from Preston, Idaho. The campground contains 6 single-family and 3 double-family sites with picnic tables and campfire rings.
View moreLocated near Georgetown, Idaho. Forested setting, high in the Bear River Range. Amphitheater, campfire rings, drinking water, grills, tables, tent pads, vault toilets.
View moreLocated on the banks of the Cub River near Preston Idaho. I has 6 group campsites for 24 to 100 people. Several single-family campsites are available as well. Elevation of 6,300 feet.
View more20 campsites and 6 picnic tables on Blackfoot Reservoir. Two boat ramps offer access to the reservoir.
View moreSeagull Bay Yacht Club is located on American Falls Reservoir with access to launching boats onto the water. We have free public bathrooms as well as a pier with tons of fun activities! Reservations accepted but not required.
View moreThe Yurt has a wood stove for warmth and picnic tables. There is no running water or electricity. The yurt is less than 100 yards from the parking lot. There are no beds in the yurt, so you must supply your own sleeping pads or cots. Additionally, you must bring…
View moreMalad Summit Campground is just 14 miles north of Malad, Idaho on Malad Pass. Enjoy hiking, horseback riding and ATV/UTV off-road vehicle riding on the area's many trails. Group Site Available.
View more10 campsites. Boat ramp/docks, camp sites, shelters, picnic tables, 2 vault toilets, 2 parking lots. No fees
View moreDaniels Reservoir, 375-acres on the Little Malad River, is about 15 miles northwest of Malad City on West Daniels Road (also known to locals as Little Malad River Road). The fishery is for rainbow and cutthroat trout.
View moreLocated along the Blackfoot River offering fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. No dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash. Campsites include 4 semi-developed sites. No reservation system. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis. This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire…
View moreFish here for Bonneville Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
View moreNorth Fork Overflow Campground located in St Charles, Idaho in St. Charles Canyon near Bear Lake. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorcycling on local trails, and fishing in St. Charles Creek. Reservations at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233288.
View moreMassacre Rocks State Park is one of the Historical Areas operated by the State of Idaho to remind visitors of the march of history through the state. Ten miles west of American Falls on I-86, take exit 28 and follow the signs. The park has stories to tell which date…
View moreScout Mountain Campground is located on beautiful Scout Mountain 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. It is part of the Mink Creek area, a popular place for birding and wildlife viewing. Large group site for up to 100 people, with picnic and serving tables, grills and a campfire ring with…
View moreBear Lake State Park is located on the east side of Bear Lake. It provides a campground, bowery, and a day use area. Bear lake is 20 miles long and 8 miles wide with half of the lake in Idaho and half in Utah. The lake is a water sports…
View more5 campsites, vault toilet, horse shoe pits, undeveloped put-in/take-out, picnic tables, fire rings. No fees. Non-motorized Boating.
View more18 family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. Flush toilets and drinking water. Paved roads to and within the site.
View more6800 foot elevation. Dispersed sites, without tables or grates, are on Diamond Creek. A multi-use hiking, biking, ATV riding, horse riding trailhead is 3 miles east of the campground and goes north along the ridge of the Webster Range.
View moreThe Caribou National Forest was created in 1907 by President Theodore Roosevelt. Recently the administration was merged with the Targhee National Forest. Combined, the two forests now cover more than 2.8 million acres and thousands of miles of trails in southeastern and eastern Idaho, with small portions in Utah and…
View morehis campground has one large group site that can accommodate up to 175 people with a shelter with tables, a campfire ring and grills. Single and double sites also has tables, campfire rings and grills.
View moreTincup Campground is between Wayan Idaho and Alpine, Wyoming has 5 single units and restrooms. Water is not available. Turn left at ID-34 W for 3.1 miles and your destination will be on the left.
View more3 Campground Areas. One group site that can accommodate up to 20 people. Six single sites available. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A paved road leads to the campground.
View more7 tent-only, rustic,primitive campsites on Eightmile Creek. A hiking trail from just north of the campground leads to Sherman Peak, at 9632 feet, eight miles round trip.
View moreScout Mountain near Pocatello provides nature trails and campsites for snowmobiling, ATVs, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Scout Mountain Campground is located just 13 miles south of Pocatello, Idaho. It is a great place for birding and wildlife viewing. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map:…
View morePorcupine Campground located in St Charles, Idaho. Six single-family sites and one group site. Picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water. Campground roads are paved. A host may be present at a nearby campground.Make Reservations Here
View more3 campsites, Vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings, undeveloped, No fees.
View moreLocated southwest of St. Charles, Idaho. 5 units and restrooms with good hiking in this area.
View more10 campsites and a group picnic area on Gravel Creek located about 7 miles south of the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
View moreRV parking with hookups are available for 16 vehicles and 10 more without hookups. Tent sites are available throughout the park and there is a RV dump station.
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