Free Camping Near Ketchum, ID
There are 150 free campgrounds within driving distance of Ketchum, ID in the Camphive database, every one a $0 fee, listed closest-first. The nearest is Bear Creek Transfer Camp, about 27 miles away. 3 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
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Closest free sites to Ketchum
- Bear Creek Transfer Camp — 27 mi from Ketchum · Bear Creek Transfer Camp · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Willow Creek Transfer Camp — 39 mi from Ketchum · Willow Creek Transfer Camp · Free · Vistas 5.5
- Hunter Creek Transfer Camp — 42 mi from Ketchum · Hunter Creek Transfer Camp · Free · Vistas 6.6
- Sawtooth Lake - SNRA — 45 mi from Ketchum · ID - Stanley · Free · Vistas 9.5
- Cove at CJ Strike Reservoir — 95 mi from Ketchum · Cove at CJ Strike Reservoir · Free · Vistas 5
- Pipeline Campground — 98 mi from Ketchum · Pipeline Campground · Free · Vistas 5.2
- Swan Falls Picnic Area — 105 mi from Ketchum · Swan Falls Picnic Area · Free · Vistas 6
- BLOODY DICK CABIN — 109 mi from Ketchum · BLOODY DICK CABIN · Free · Vistas 8.2
- PADDY FLAT GUARD STATION — 109 mi from Ketchum · PADDY FLAT GUARD STATION · Free · Vistas 7
- Goodenough Creek Campground — 126 mi from Ketchum · Goodenough Creek Campground · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Trail Creek Bridge Campground — 129 mi from Ketchum · Trail Creek Bridge Campground · Free · Vistas 7
- UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND — 129 mi from Ketchum · UPPER PAYETTE LAKE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 8
- Morgans Bridge Campground — 130 mi from Ketchum · Morgans Bridge Campground · Free · Vistas 7.1
- EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND — 130 mi from Ketchum · EVERGREEN CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Hawkins Reservoir Campground — 131 mi from Ketchum · Hawkins Reservoir Campground · Free · Vistas 6.1
- Graves Creek Campground — 131 mi from Ketchum · Graves Creek Campground · Free · Vistas 6.5
- GROUSE CAMPGROUND — 131 mi from Ketchum · GROUSE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 7.2
- Slide Creek Campground — 134 mi from Ketchum · NV · Free
- Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) — 135 mi from Ketchum · Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF (ID) · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Sage Hen Flats Campground — 135 mi from Ketchum · Sage Hen Flats Campground · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Sawmill Campground — 136 mi from Ketchum · NV · Free
- MANN CREEK CAMPGROUND — 136 mi from Ketchum · MANN CREEK CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 7
- Pavlak Campground — 138 mi from Ketchum · NV · Free
- NOTCH CABIN — 138 mi from Ketchum · NOTCH CABIN · Free · Vistas 7.5
- Wolf Flats Recreation Area — 138 mi from Ketchum · Wolf Flats Recreation Area · Free · Vistas 7.8
- Upper Bluster Campground — 138 mi from Ketchum · NV · Free
- Lower Bluster Campground — 138 mi from Ketchum · NV · Free
- Pine Creek Campground — 138 mi from Ketchum · NV · Free
- SPRING CREEK CAMPGROUND — 142 mi from Ketchum · SPRING CREEK CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.9
- TWOGOOD CABIN — 144 mi from Ketchum · TWOGOOD CABIN · Free · Vistas 7.5
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Free Camping near Ketchum FAQ
Is there free camping near Ketchum?
Yes. This page lists 150 campgrounds near Ketchum, ID with a $0 fee, sorted by distance — mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests, plus some no-fee developed campgrounds. Rules can change seasonally, so confirm with the managing agency on each spot's page before you go.
How close is free camping to Ketchum?
The nearest free site in the database is Bear Creek Transfer Camp, roughly 27 miles from Ketchum, ID. Free sites are often a bit further out than paid campgrounds, so the list is sorted by distance.