Camping for fishing in Idaho
372 camps in Idaho that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 81°F and lows near 48°F.
Best areas for fishing
- Around Lowman59 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Cascade42 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Stanley34 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Elk City20 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around McCall18 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Idaho are good for fishing?
372 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 34 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 81°F and lows near 48°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 66% also offer hiking, 57% also offer wildlife & birding, 50% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in IdahoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Bad Bear CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBad Bear Campground is located 48 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in the scenic Boise National Forest on the Idaho City Ranger District, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,100 feet.…
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Beaver Creek (Idaho)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBeaver Creek Campground sits in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, offering phenomenal views of the Selkirk Mountains across the reflective waters of Priest Lake.
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Spring Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalSpring Creek Campground is located along the peaceful Spring Creek in the Hitt Mountains of western Idaho. Visitors enjoy relaxing along the gentle creek, fishing and exploring local trails.
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Sunny Gulch CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalSunny Gulch Campground sits along the shores of Salmon River in the forests of central Idaho.
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Sam OwenFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSam Owen Campground is nestled on the banks of Lake Pend Oreille in a densely wooded forest of pine and cedar. Popular activities include hiking, canoeing, swimming and boating in summer…
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Big Springs - CaribouFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBig Springs Campground is nestled along the banks of Pebble Creek at an elevation of 6,500 feet, just 16 miles from Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local…
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Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, Id)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBarneys Campground is located on the northeast shore of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities at this site.
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Thompson FlatFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThompson Flat Campground is located high in the Albion Mountain Range of southern Idaho, near the towns of Declo and Albion. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundant trails, alpine lakes…
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Free camps for fishing
- Weitas Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Weitas Campground is a very popular, no fee campground that’s located about 35 miles northeast of Pierce, just off Forest Service road [FSR] 250. Much of the campground’s appeal comes from…
View camp → - Big Bayhorse CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
A beautiful high mountain lake is the setting for this out of the way campground. Plenty of fishing in lake and streams. Good hiking and ATV trail access. Campsite facilities include picnic…
View camp → - Orogrande Summit CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Orogrande Summit is a developed campground with camp pads, all dispersed throughout open timber. Expect to see alpine country with associated wildlife in this high-elevation campground on…
View camp → - Justrite CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
At the Justrite Campground, four campsites are located next to Mann Creek. This is a great area to explore on a mountain bike; backcountry roads and trails cover miles of the Hitt…
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