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Winter camping near snow trails in Idaho
298 camps in Idaho within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports.
Winter trails
2,112 miles of snowmobile trail, 433 miles of cross-country ski trail and 128 miles of snowshoe trail (from Forest Service). Check grooming, snow and avalanche conditions before you go.
Best areas for winter sports
- Around Stanley69 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
- Around Cascade31 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
- Around Sun Valley31 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
- Around Garden Valley26 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
- Around Challis24 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Idaho are good for winter sports?
298 camps within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports; 44 of them are free.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 62% also offer fishing, 57% also offer hiking, 45% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open winter sports in IdahoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Dent AcresFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLocated in northern Idaho's beautiful Clearwater Valley, Dent acres Campground on Dworshak Lake is surrounded by forests and abundant wildlife. Dworshak Lake is 54 miles long, hosts kokanee…
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Alturas Lake InletFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalAlturas Lake Inlet Campground is located on the shores of scenic Alturas Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.
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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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Bull TroutFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBull Trout Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Bull Trout Lake at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The lake offers great fishing and canoeing opportunities. Many trails for hiking…
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Cape Horn Winter RentalFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCape Horn Winter Rental is located in beautiful Elk Meadow, approximately 16 miles northwest of Stanley, in central Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6,660 feet. Guests enjoy the area for…
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Big Springs Grp. Area - Island ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBig Springs Group Area is located 22 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana in beautiful Island Park, Idaho at an approximate elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its…
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Boundary Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBoundary Creek Campground is located at the edge of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, adjacent to the boat launch for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. The site…
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ShorelineFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalShoreline Campground is located just across the road from beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
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Free camps for winter sports
- Sublett CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Sublett Campground is a developed campground located two miles from Sublett Reservoir. This is a non-fee, non-reservation campground and picnic area. The campground is composed of 9…
View camp → - Orphan Point SaddleFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
This is one of three primitive backcountry camp sites along Forest Road 301 on the south side of Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area (WSA) and serves as the trailhead for the Lookout…
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 → - Mill Flat CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Mill Flat Campground is a developed campground composed of 7 individual units located in an open setting within a canyon. This is a non-fee campground and picnic area where reservations are…
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