Camping near hiking trails in Idaho
589 camps in Idaho within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach | 23.7 mi | 17 | Luby Bay · 0.0 mi |
| Kalispell Island | 8.3 mi | 15 | Three Pines;Three Pines Campsites · 0.0 mi |
| Kalispell Island A Spur | 0.4 mi | 13 | Kalispell Island Boat-In Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Navigation | 8.3 mi | 7 | Navigation Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Fishhook Nature Trail | 0.3 mi | 7 | North Shore Picnic Area · 0.1 mi |
| Orion | 0.1 mi | 7 | North Shore Picnic Area · 0.0 mi |
| Grand Mogul | 7.4 mi | 6 | Redfish Inlet Campground · 0.0 mi |
| Sagehen Reservoir | 4.4 mi | 6 | Sagehen Creek · 0.0 mi |
| Sagehen Nature Trail | 0.5 mi | 6 | Eastside Campground (Group ONLY) · 0.2 mi |
| Warm Springs | 1.8 mi | 5 | Campsite · 19 mi S of Salmon · 0.0 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Stanley91 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Lowman71 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Coolin36 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around McCall36 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Salmon35 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Idaho are good for hiking?
589 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 162 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, 48% also offer fishing, 34% also offer wildlife & birding, 31% also offer horseback riding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in IdahoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Bad Bear CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 2.4 miBad 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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Luby BayFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campLuby Bay Campground is located near both Lamb Creek and Priest Lake. The campground is densely wooded with nicely secluded sites, and is within easy access to many great views of the…
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Kalispell Island Boat-In CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miSurrounded by clear waters of Priest Lake, the 52 sites on Kalispell Island provide the ideal getaway for people looking for a rugged, but highly rewarding, camping experience on the…
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Kit PriceFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 2.8 miKit Price is a beautiful campground overlooking the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River. Campers enjoy the benefits of the river by fishing along the banks, swimming and floating. Hiking is also…
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Riverside (Id - Targhee)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRiverside Campground is on the banks of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, just 15 miles north of Ashton, Idaho. Beautiful Island Park is nearby, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and…
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HowersFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 1.2 miHowers Campground is located on the northeast shore of the scenic Deadwood Reservoir in western Idaho. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities in this remote area.
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Reeder BayFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.4 miReeder Bay Campground is a picturesque hideaway for nature immersion and relaxing water sports on Priest Lake. Campsites are shaded by a dense forest of cedar, fir and hemlock. Campers…
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Big ElkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.3 miBig Elk Campground is situated along Big Elk Creek on a quiet arm of the beautiful Palisades Reservoir, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and…
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Free camps for hiking
- Tin Cup CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.5 mi
Thirteen campsites on Loon Creek, at the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Each campsite has picnic table and fire ring. There is a vault toilet in the campground.…
View camp → - Plowboy CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 mi
Plowboy Campground is loacted on the southwest shores of Upper Priest Lake, with majestic views of the Selkirk Crest. Five campsites are furnished with fire rings, picnic tables, and…
View camp → - Elk Summit CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
This sweet destination of a campground rests a short distance from the 1.34 million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Located just 24 miles south of Highway 12, you'll have available to…
View camp → - CCC CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
CCC Campground rests alongside the Selway River and is a short drive from Fenn Ranger Station, where visitors may access travel information; and Fenn Pond, which is stocked with rainbow…
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