Free Camping in Idaho

"Free dispersed camping at Boise – Mores Creek Summit Roads in Idaho. Subalpine fir and ridges with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Mores Creek. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Snow late season Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Sawtooth NF Idaho. Alpine basins and creek pullouts with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Salmon River headwaters. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Cold nights Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Wallowa‑Whitman/Payette Idaho. Rim roads with canyon vistas with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Hells Canyon. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Steep grades Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Island Park – Reas Pass Vicinity in Idaho. Lodgepole flats and willow bottoms with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Reas Pass. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Mosquitoes heavy Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Caribou–Targhee NF Idaho. Lodgepole flats and river benches with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Mesa Falls. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Bugs in early summer Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Ketchum – Trail Creek and Corral Creek in Idaho. Foothill sage and aspen with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Trail Creek. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Dusty; cyclists Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Salmon–Challis NF Idaho. Canyon road along alpine stream with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Shoup/Panther Creek. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Rockfall possible Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Nez Perce–Clearwater Idaho. Historic ridge road with big views with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Lochsa/Powell. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Remote

"Free dispersed camping at McCall – Goose Lake/Brundage Road in Idaho. Ponderosa forests and lakes with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Brundage and Goose Lake. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Steep grades Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Payette NF Idaho. Canyon creeks and ponderosa benches with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Secesh/Upper Payette. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Spring thaw mud Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Boise NF Idaho. River pullouts and pine benches with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Crouch/Garden Valley. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Fire restrictions common Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Payette – Lick Creek/Yellow Pine Road in Idaho. Granite peaks and creek pullouts with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Lick Creek. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Narrow shelf roads Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Palouse – Upper St. Joe River Road in Idaho. River corridor and cedar groves with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Upper St. Joe. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Bugs early summer Arrive early

Dispersed tent camping along the Salmon River corridor in central Idaho. Riverside pullouts and forest clearings; primitive conditions.

Primitive roadside sites off forest roads near Stanley Lake area. Great base for hiking; no services.

"Free dispersed camping around Payette NF Idaho. River corridor pullouts with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by South Fork Salmon. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Narrow shelf roads Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around BLM Owyhee Idaho. Sagebrush basins and rim canyons with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Succor Creek/Jordan Craters. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Very remote Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Owyhee – Mud Flat/Juniper Mountain Road in Idaho. Remote sage plateaus and canyons with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Owyhee. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Very remote Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Payette – Warm Lake Backroads in Idaho. Pine forests and lake benches with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Warm Lake. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Busy on holidays Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Idaho Panhandle NF

"Free dispersed camping at Priest River – Granite Pass Roads in Idaho. High passes and cedar forests with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Granite Pass. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Snow into June Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Riggins – Salmon River Road Pullouts in Idaho. River benches and canyon views with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Salmon River. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Heat in summer Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Salmon – Williams Creek Road in Idaho. Sage foothills and creek beds with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Williams Creek. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Rockfall possible Arrive early

Forest road pullouts on Shaw Mountain with quick access to Boise backcountry. Primitive; pack out waste.

"Free dispersed camping at Sawtooth – Redfish Lake Road Spurs in Idaho. Lodgepole forests and lake views with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Redfish Lake. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Busy peak season Arrive early

Dispersed tent sites along Mores Creek area. Expect narrow roads and seasonal closures.

"Free dispersed camping around Sawtooth NF Idaho. Creekside pullouts and meadows with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Stanley Creek. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Popular in summer Arrive early to claim a legal

Historic corridor near Warren with dispersed camping pullouts. Remote, scenic, and primitive.

Dispersed camping around Island Park area on forest roads. Mosquitoes in summer; primitive.

Classic roadside dispersed camping along the Lochsa River. River noise, shaded sites, no hookups.

Dispersed sites along valley roads with mountain views. Primitive; respect private land boundaries.

"Free dispersed camping around Sawtooth NRA Idaho. Lodgepole forest near alpine lake with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Stanley Lake. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Bears; store food Arrive early to claim a legal

Wide-open BLM dispersed camping in the Owyhee backcountry. Remote access; self-sufficient travel required.

Riverside dispersed sites along the Coeur d'Alene River corridor. Primitive; pack out waste.

"Free dispersed camping at Teton Valley – Horseshoe Canyon Roads in Idaho. Aspen slopes and farm-to-forest edges with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Horseshoe Canyon. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Private parcels nearby Arrive early

Alpine lake & peaks. Several forest road pullouts nearby.

Remote Salmon River tributaries. Pullouts along Magruder Corridor & other routes.

Backcountry hot springs & meadows. Pullouts along Warren-Deadwood Rd.

Backcountry hot springs & meadows. Pullouts along Warren-Deadwood Rd.

Agency Creek is a blm campground in Idaho, about 5.0 miles E of Tendoy. It has approximately 4 campsites and about 5448 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets.

Bayhorse is a blm campground in Idaho, about 8.4 miles S of Challis. It has about 5289 ft elevation. Notes: unknown facil.

Birch Creek is a blm campground in Idaho, about 24.5 miles NW of Mud Lake. It has about 5679 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water.

Blackfoot Reservoir is a blm campground in Idaho, about 13.1 miles N of Soda Springs. It has approximately 16 campsites and about 6135 ft elevation. Reported amenities include electric hookups.

Boulder White Clouds is a blm campground in Idaho, about 34.2 miles S of Challis. It has about 6100 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Typical operating season: mid may-mid oct.

Cottonwood Rec Site - Salmon River is a blm campground in Idaho, about 13.5 miles NE of Challis. It has approximately 13 campsites and about 4679 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, laundry.

Cove - C. J. Strike Reservoir is a blm campground in Idaho, about 8.5 miles NW of Bruneau. It has about 2461 ft elevation. Reported amenities include drinking water, laundry.

Deadman Hole Dispersed is a blm campground in Idaho, about 11.2 miles S of Challis. It has approximately 4 campsites and about 5249 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water. Notes: dispersed.

East Fork is a blm campground in Idaho, about 17.3 miles S of Challis. It has approximately 11 campsites and about 5396 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water.

Egin Lakes is a blm campground in Idaho, about 8.6 miles W of St. Anthony. It has approximately 48 campsites and about 4882 ft elevation. Reported amenities include electric hookups, dump station, fishing, drinking water. Notes: mainly for RVs and ORVs - access to St. Anthony sand dunes..