Best Tent Camping near Picabo, ID
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Best Tent Sites Near Picabo, Idaho (28)
4. Iron Bog Campground
2 Reviews•9 Photos•9 SavesCraters of the Moon National Monument, IdahoThis campground has 21 campsites with a maximum length trailer size of 35 foot. Seven sites are located along Iron Bog creek and the rest are out in the open sage-brush. There is one hand pump (during summer months) and two accessible restrooms. Four campsites have shade-awnings. Non-reservable campground with a $10.00/night fee. Hitching rail available, one group campsite with 25 person capacity. Nearby Iron Bog Lake, Brockie Lake and Fishpole Lake. Smiley Mountain looms overhead. Use is light, with the exception of holiday weekends.
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- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
5. Uncle Johns Gulch on Corral Creek Road
1 Review•3 Photos•56 SavesSun Valley, Idaho- Pets
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- Group
- Dispersed
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6. Broad Canyon Campground
1 Review•6 SavesMackay, Idaho- Pets
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- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
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10. Five Points
1 Review•15 SavesFairfield, IdahoFive Points Campground is a primitive campground composed of 7 units located near Five Points Creek 17 miles north of Fairfield over Couch Summit. The newly renovated campground offers restrooms and is close to the popular Worswick hot springs. Potable water is not available at this campground.
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Recent Tent Reviews near Picabo, Idaho
240 Reviews of 28 Picabo Campgrounds
- Taleah U.
Guide
Twin Falls-Jerome KOA
KOA Tent Camping
This is probably one of the fanciest camping sites I’ve ever been too. Definitely not as “in nature” as I’m used to but still a really cool experience. I paid 38 for one night for me and my 2 dogs. They had lots of social areas around and lots of variety between RVs, tent sites, and cabins but the tent camping sites were pretty tightly packed together. I like to sit out and read with my lanterns by the fire once the sun goes down and I ended up having to move into my tent to read because the site next to me was too bright from my lanterns and I felt bad. Other than that, they had an adorable gift shop and frozen yogurt night was happening during my visit. There are bathrooms with showers available. And a store to purchase anything and everything you may need from shampoo to firewood to food to cook as well as souvenirs. All together great experience and I would definitely camp again!
- CCharli H.
Scout
Little Wood River
Best kept secret!
Well cared for, easy access, fishing, green grass for day use and tent camping, private dock, wonderful folks!
- Bobby B.
Twin Falls-Jerome KOA
Convenient
We arrived late and left early. Tent sites are all grass, with plenty of space. Lots of activities.
- Philip D.
Traveler
Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
Modern Primitive Glory (N. Site)
Paved parking spot, with access for a smaller camper; a few tent sites. Drop toilet, fire pit, picnic bench, Disabled parking spot. True tranquility and bliss, and skies for days.
- EErin S.
Twin Falls-Jerome KOA
Standard KOA
Standard KOA facilities (access to family style bathrooms, wifi, laundry room, etc). Only one of the tent sites in our lot had electricity and water. Very close to the town of Twin Falls, and near Shoshone falls (wonderful site!).
- MMichelle T.
Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument
A place like no-other- camping in Lava Fields!!
This place was so cool, I mean... not temperature cool, but so amazing to see! It was, however, pretty hot. There is little to no shade, so if you are not in a trailer and are tent camping (or roof top tent camping like we did), be prepared to cook a little bit outside. There also was a decent amount of wind, so that'll cool you down a bit.
With the temperature out of the way, let's talk about how incredible this place is. You are literally camping around lava boulders and lava fields. A decent hike leads you to the "tree molds." You have to kind of know what you're looking for, but once you find them (see pictures below), you are just blown away. There are also smaller hikes that take you to lava tubes (some still have snow in them!) This is a must see if you are looking for something that you generally won't see anywhere else.
The visitor center is at the top of the entrance road and has a good amount of gifts/ stuff to buy as well as information about the park. If it's hot, they also have AC... so... take your time a browse!
- Evgeniy D.
Craters of the Moon-Arco KOA
Quiet, clean, free coffee and waffles
We staid here one night. Rolled up around 7 and there were three tent sites remaining. We took T4 which was big enough to pitch two tents. Yeah he site was clean and quiet. The facilities clean. Hot water in the shower in the morning. There is a little bit of construction around the pool but it wasn’t active when we were here. The hosts are friendly. Would stay again
- jjanet H.
Legend
Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument
Quaint and convenient
Really cute private campground right off I30 near Lava Springs, Idaho
Some highway noise. Very clean sites. Vault toilets, clean and decorated nicely. Really wish they had a bathhouse and place to wash dishes. Firepit. Picnic table with flower pot was really a nice touch. Level, gravel, back in sites. Prices a bit high for just water and electric $40 to $55 They also rent tiny trailers, $55 a night. Lots of tent sites as well. Grass playground. Creek nearby. No camp store but they do sell firewood. Owner Annie, super friendly and accommodating. Refunded two nights since we wanted a shower. Only charged $5. 9/5/19
- Always C.
Ranger
Mackay Reservoir Access Area - IFG
Breath taking BLM Campground!
This BLM campground has 26 paved sites with water and electric and trash bins throughout, dump site up the hill. First come first serve with a $14 nightly fee $7 with senior pass. Tent camping in a separate area. Boat launch and covered picnic day use area. 2 camping areas, one offers some shade the other has beautiful views. We picked the views! Can be a bit windy I'm told by the host. Would rate this a 10 if I could!
- CChad L.
Murdock Creek Dispersed
Quiet spot near Ketchum
This is a fee based campground with a host that offers a first come first serve camping experience. We got in late in the day and were happy to find a spot. The ground was a bit limited for tent camping but we ended with a great location near moving water. The sound of water created a very serene environment for rest. The real treat came when we saw the beauty of the night sky unencumbered by city lights; the Milky Way was on full display.
- Shariah T.
Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument
Cute and quaint, perfect for a night!
Right along the river, not too far but not too close to all other campgrounds and town. Some tent sites didn’t have any grass/shade, but still very put together. Had man made port-a-potty’s which were very nice. Renovated old time trailers are for rent per night/weekend also. We were located right by the river so the water blocked out much of the freeway noise however not certain about other sites. There is also a trail leading right to the hot springs from the campground.
- Jeremy H.
Craters of the Moon-Arco KOA
Fun holiday camping
Great little campground with full hook ups, 30 or 50 Amp. Spaces for tent camping up to Class A motor homes. Several pull through spots, a few back in spots. The campground is well maintained and had friendly staff. Amenities included showers, restrooms, laundry, small store that sells firewood and propane among other necessities, ice cream social (for a donation) in the evening, free waffle breakfast in the morning, pet friendly with dog park, playground, and pool (although not super warm). Good activities in the area if you enjoy the high desert. We stayed on 4th of July weekend and even with a full park it didn't feel crowded.
- Fred S.
Corral Creek Designated Dispersed
Large dispersed site near creek
Free designated dispersed campsite along Sawtooth Nation Forest Road 137. Camped here at the end of September 2024. Very large designated dispersed site set downhill from the forest road; no issues with dust from this road. The area is level. May be able to park 3 rigs. Tent camping is possible back from the parking area toward the metal firering. This area can accommodate 3 or 4 tents, or one big hot tent. Corral Creek is just down a short path from the campsite. The sound of the creek can be heard at the site. Very quiet area. Mountains on either side of the site. The parking area is dirt and gravel. The "tent" area is grass and dirt. Don't see opportunities for hammock camping. No cell service. No shade; solar recharging and Starlink possible. 3 day limit. Hiking trailheads and vault toilet at the end of the forest road.
- Debra M.
Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument
Great Campground and Park
We stayed here in October when the water was turned off and the sites were half price. There were no services at all including water, electric or dump station. Regardless the sites are all amazing. The park is very fun and interesting. Depending on how much hiking your want to do will determine how long you stay. We did limited hiking, arrived early in the day and only stayed one night, We took the full auto tour and saw so much. We had no cell service at all, even at the visitor's center and no WiFi. Campfires are strictly prohibited. If you tent camp, you will be laying on a lot of crushed lava rock so bring padding. It was FCFS in October but plenty of spaces were available. I would definitely come again in shoulder season, I think it would be very hot in summer.
- Fred S.
Iron Bog Campground
Pretty location - peaceful stay
$10 ($5 with interagency pass). First-come, first-served. Camped one night in site #13 on Sept 24, 2024. Gravel road to this out-of-the-way campground was in good condition. Pretty part of the Challis National Forest. Nothing remarkable about the campground itself. Looks like some of the sites have not been maintained in a while; overgrown with weeds, grass and sagebrush. Sites have tables and fire rings; some had shade-awnings over the tables. The vault toilets were clean. The hand water pump did not pump water; water was probably turned off for the season. No payment envelopes were provided - maybe because it was the end of the season. No hiking trails. Most sites are in the open with no shade; a few were shaded near the creek. Gravel campground road and site driveways. Site sizes varied. No privacy between sites. Tent camping possible. Solar recharging possible at my site. Great views of the mountains around the campground. Very quiet, peaceful evening; only one other site was occupied during my visit. No T-Mobile and AT&T cell service. There were several boondocking sites on the way to the campground.
- Kelly H.
Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument
Could spend a month here!
One of best places I’ve been to. I’d definitely recommend several days if you can as some of the trails are pretty challenging though definitely see the spatter cones and the one before it (can’t remember the name but big black hill you can climb even if not in great shape by taking a break every 50 feet or so. Most unique and gorgeous campground with helpful staff. Most spots have at least a couple sides completely blocked off from other spaces. No designations so you can take as big or little of a spot as you want with everything from pull-through s to tent sites with just parking for a car. Recommend to arrive between noon and 3pm for most options to pick your spot. Planning to go back for maybe even a month later on though have to switch spaces after 14 days. Off-season has no running water but vault toilets are clean. If you have handicap/senior access pass, only $4/night off season. If not, you have to also pay park access fee daily. Payment is one-day only so have to go get new receipt from machine every day but close enough for easy walk to entrance.
- JJacob B.
Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
Well kept, sweet oasis
We pulled in and were amazed how nice it was to be right by the creek with covered shelter, picnic table, fire ring, and vault toilet and no charge. Two Tent pad sites, or places to pull in with truck/trailer etc. we thought it was nice and quiet, and the fishing seemed like it would have been fantastic if we would have had some time to stay. Silver creek/Picabo anglers not far up the road and is worth the trip.
- RRobin O.
Picabo Angler Silver Creek RV Park
Picabo Angler Silver Creek RV Park
Picabo Angler Silver Creek RV Park is an open 5 acre field set in the center of a quiet farming valley. There are no "camp sites" just a gravel road running around the field. Find a spot you like and park. It has a small creek running along the edge. There is a single pit toilet. We stayed here 9/28/2020.  We saw two moose on the way in and had coyotes serenade us at night. we only stayed here because it was getting late and needed some place to park our truck camper for the night. Would not make this a destiination.
- Hayley K.
Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument
Cute Little Private Campground
Super cute little campground with nice custom touches for the bathrooms. It sits down in a valley near one of the main roads in Idaho so it's not super quiet during the day but they are really good about enforcing quiet hours and people are very respectful.
It has a creek that runs by it and it has easy access to Lava Hot Springs in town. This is a great site for families with kids with easy access to local restaurants and fun at the springs water park.
The sites are part of a large field and are ideal for RV privacy but tents are more exposed. I didn't end up setting up a tent in my site, I slept in my car so I had more privacy.
- Lauren B.
Prairie Creek Camping
Great camping experience!
This campground is just outside sun valley, Idaho. When we stayed it was very quiet and many different choices of campsites, you can here the road from your site but it was not disruptive. The bathroom is far from most sites and no cell service but consequently was not the issue, the views were breathtaking. The creek was accessible. Firewood is easily available if you’re willing to collect it. The roads are a little rough but animals were no concern. We camped in our tent and had a wonderful time, and it was free!
- Jake G.
Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument
The Earthside of the Moon
This is what you would expect in the wilderness of Idaho! A unique location, and an experience worth having!
Please obey posted fire safety warnings as Idaho is plagued by enough man made wildfires each year!
Have fun and leave no trace!
- Lee F.
Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
Pleasant surprise
Use satellite view to see the sites. One site had a picnic table, tent pad and pit toilet, but was already occupied. The second location had two picnic tables with awnings, two tent pads and one pit toilet, complete with a mouse. We took the further site and a couple arrived at the other site around 7pm. It was very pleasant and quiet, but might not be if there were several campers in the large parking lot. Great, clean spot by the creek.
- Tim M.
Craters of the Moon-Arco KOA
Nice KOA campground
We like staying here while traveling through Idaho. It’s a short drive to Craters of the Moon National Monument, and Arco, Idaho is a neat little town. The Showers and Laundry facilities at this park were not used by us during this visit. Staff was very friendly during the check in process. There is limited shade in the park.
- Nancy C.
Wood River Campground
Check out the Wood River Group review
I initially reviewed this campground under Wood River Group (reservable) before the Dyrt added just the campground (first come only). Both the group and individual sites are at the same location. You can check out my extensive review and photos there. I had already deleted moat of my photos before I got the notice this one was added. Here's that post.
https://thedyrt.com/camping/idaho/idaho-wood-river/review/122472
- Missy R.
North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest
Good location to beautiful hikes
North Fork is located a few miles north of Ketchum. The facilities are clean and the host is friendly and helpful.
The tent locations are a little on the small side. I have a 4-man tent and had to stamp down some grass and plants in order to make it fit. It’s odd because the sites are HUGE.
You are very close to great hiking, biking and Crater of the Moon NM. Ketchum has a grocery store for food, but I couldn’t find stove fuel anywhere so make sure you come stocked.
- Jill R.
Lava Flow Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument
Craters of the moon
Craters of the moon is a truly unique experience, that can only be found in Idaho. Highly recommended!
- PPatricia F.
Craters of the Moon Wilderness — Craters of the Moon National Monument
Nice clean quiet
Nice sites . Some more suitable for tents, other for vans.
15$ per night, first come first serve. We were there Memorial weekend (Sunday) and there were still spots.
Guide to Picabo
Tent camping near Picabo, Idaho offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature, with several well-reviewed spots that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a rustic experience.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $10
- Enjoy a free stay at Little Wood River, where campers appreciate the spacious sites and clean environment.
- At Fish Creek Reservoir, the cost is minimal, and visitors love the beautiful backdrop of rolling hills.
- For a budget-friendly option, Iron Bog Campground charges just $10, providing a peaceful atmosphere in the Challis National Forest.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Fishing enthusiasts will find easy access to great spots at Little Wood River, making it a perfect choice for anglers.
- The remote setting of Fish Creek Reservoir offers opportunities for birdwatching, including sightings of bald eagles.
- Hikers can explore numerous trails starting right from Iron Bog Campground, ideal for those seeking adventure in the wilderness.
Unique features of the campgrounds
- Little Wood River provides drinking water, though it's advisable to bring your own supply for better quality.
- At Fish Creek Reservoir, the campground is well laid out, ensuring a comfortable stay despite the lack of amenities.
- Iron Bog Campground allows campfires, enhancing the camping experience under the stars.
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