Campgrounds in Idaho
Idaho has 323 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 29 free camping spots in Idaho. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 15 group campgrounds in Idaho.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 39 are free and 40 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top campgrounds in Idaho
- Sawtooth Lake - SNRA — ID - Stanley · Free · Vistas 9.5
- Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Idaho — Hells Canyon National Recreation Area - Idaho · Vistas 9.3
- STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND — STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 9.2
- Sawtooth National Recreation Area — Sawtooth National Recreation Area · Vistas 9
- OUTLET CAMPGROUND — OUTLET CAMPGROUND · Vistas 9
- POINT CAMPGROUND — POINT CAMPGROUND · Vistas 9
- Redfish Lake — ID - Stanley · $22/night · Vistas 9
- NORTH SHORE PICNIC AREA — NORTH SHORE PICNIC AREA · Vistas 9
- SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT — SHORTY PEAK LOOKOUT · Vistas 8.8
- TRAP CREEK CAMPGROUND — TRAP CREEK CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.8
- Iron Lake Campground — Iron Lake Campground · Vistas 8.7
- BUFFALO (IDAHO) — BUFFALO (IDAHO) · Vistas 8.7
- DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT — DEER RIDGE LOOKOUT · Vistas 8.7
- Pittsburg Campground — Pittsburg Campground · Vistas 8.7
- REDFISH CABIN — REDFISH CABIN · Vistas 8.7
- Bald Mountain Lookout (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, ID) — Bald Mountain Lookout (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, ID) · Vistas 8.7
- ALTURAS LAKE INLET — ALTURAS LAKE INLET · Vistas 8.7
- LUNCH PEAK LOOKOUT — LUNCH PEAK LOOKOUT · Vistas 8.7
- BIG TRINITY CABIN — BIG TRINITY CABIN · Vistas 8.6
- Elk Summit Campground — Elk Summit Campground · Vistas 8.6
- Priest Lake Area — Priest Lake Area · Vistas 8.5
- GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND — GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
- KALISPELL ISLAND BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND — KALISPELL ISLAND BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
- DEADWOOD LOOKOUT REC CABIN — DEADWOOD LOOKOUT REC CABIN · Vistas 8.5
- MIKE HARRIS — MIKE HARRIS · Vistas 8.5
- Yellowbelly Lake — Yellowbelly Lake · Vistas 8.5
- Mountain View Campground — Mountain View Campground · Vistas 8.5
- BIG SPRINGS WARMING HUT — BIG SPRINGS WARMING HUT · Vistas 8.5
- POWELL CAMPGROUND — POWELL CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8.5
- BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND — BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.5
- Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, ID) — Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, ID) · Vistas 8.4
- Sawtooth National Forest - Grandjean Campground — Sawtooth National Forest - Grandjean Campground · Vistas 8.4
- BEAVER CREEK (IDAHO) — BEAVER CREEK (IDAHO) · Vistas 8.2
- ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (SAWTOOTH NF) — ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (SAWTOOTH NF) · Vistas 8.2
- SAM OWEN — SAM OWEN · Vistas 8.2
- Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District — Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District · Vistas 8.2
- CHEMEKETAN CAMPGROUND — CHEMEKETAN CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.2
- CALAMITY — CALAMITY · Vistas 8.2
- Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater NF (ID) — Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater NF (ID) · Vistas 8.2
- HORSE HEAVEN CABIN — HORSE HEAVEN CABIN · Vistas 8.2
Open the interactive Idaho camping map on Camphive to browse all 323 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Idaho camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Idaho?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in Idaho are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Idaho's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Idaho require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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