Category: Public Lands Campgrounds

Bear 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…

Redpoint 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….

Located near Georgetown, Idaho. Forested setting, high in the Bear River Range. Amphitheater, campfire rings, drinking water, grills, tables, tent pads, vault toilets.

Located 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

The 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…

Pipeline Campground located in American Falls, Idaho.

Montpelier Canyon Campground located in Montpelier, Idaho.

10 campsites. Boat ramp/docks, camp sites, shelters, picnic tables, 2 vault toilets, 2 parking lots. No fees

RV 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.

5 campsites, vault toilet, horseshoe pits, undeveloped put-in/take-out, picnic tables, fire rings.  No fees. Non-motorized Boating.

Glendale 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.

Daniels 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. Birding: Mallard, American Wigeon, and Northern Shoveler, American Coot, American White Pelican, Osprey…

Located 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…

North 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.

Seagull 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.

3 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.Online reservations at Recreation.gov

Located 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.

Tincup 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.

 Check 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…

Emigration 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. Click on photos to see detail.

16 developed campsites, 12 standard campsites, 6 day-use sites, 2 boat ramps, and RV dump station. Activities include fishing, camping, picnicking, motorized boating, non-motorized boating, swimming, wildlife viewing, etc. Fee season is May 15th – September 15th. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

6600-foot elevation. 10 campsites and a group picnic area on Gravel Creek. Campground is located about 7 miles south of the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Hunting in season. Explore forest roads.

Mill Canyon Campground located in Soda Springs, Idaho

Malad 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.

The 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…

Fish here for Bonneville Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

American 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…

Campground: 7 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.

18 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.

3 primitive campsites and 3 picnic areas on the Blackfoot River. Vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings, undeveloped, No fees.

The 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.

Pine 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.

Located on the banks of the Cub River, near Preston Idaho. It has 6 group campsites for 24 to 100 people. Several single-family campsites are available as well. Elevation of 6,300 feet.

Scout 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: Idaho…

Massacre 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…

A great spot for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and swimming.

Facilities include RV Showers, restrooms, locker rentals, dressing rooms, snack bar, and a community kitchen for guest use.

Chesterfield Reservoir is a popular spot for weekend public-lands-campground and fishing trips. One boat ramp is available.

Diamond Creek Campground & Guard Station. Dispersed camp 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. 6800 foot elevation. Rent the Guard Station…

Scout 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…

Porcupine 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

his 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.

Located southwest of St. Charles, Idaho. 5 units and restrooms with good hiking in this area.