Idaho campground opening dates
244 campgrounds tracked (205 USDA Forest Service, 29 Bureau of Land Management, 7 US Army Corps of Engineers, 3 National Park Service). View Idaho on the map
Today: 23 open · 3 open year-round · 9 closing within 30 days · 69 closed · 140 not yet known. See them on the map?state=ID.
| Campground | Park / forest | State | Season | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency Creek Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Albeni Cove Campground | Lake Pend Oreille | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Albert Moser CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Alturas Lake Inlet Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Amanita CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Boise National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Antelope Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bad Bear CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Boise National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Banner Creek Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: 6/15 | — |
| Barneys Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Mid-June - End of September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bartoo Island Boat-in Campground | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Baumgartner Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Generally mid-May until September 30th but is also seasonally dependent. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Beauty Creek CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Late May through mid-September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Late May through mid-September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Beaver Creek (idaho) CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Mid May through late September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Mid May through late September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bell Bay CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Late May - Late September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Late May - Late September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Berlin Flats Campground | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | — – Oct 26, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Cottonwood Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Big Creek Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jul 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Elk Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Late May-Early September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Flat CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Payette National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Hank Campground | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closes Sep 7, 2026; reopens May 31, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Roaring River Lake Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Mid-July - End of September (unless closed by snow) | — |
| Big Springs - Caribou Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season: Late May-Early September After Season: Open, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Springs Grp. Area - Island Park | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Birch Creek Campground | ID | Recreation.gov: While the area is still open to the public, the Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office urges the public to remain cautious, as the site has significantly changed.*** This campground includes approximately 25 campsites with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and | — | |
| Black Lake Campground | Wallowa Whitman National Forest | ID | Jul 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Black Rock Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Mid-May - Mid-October | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Blackfoot Reservoir CampgroundClosed for the season | Blackfoot River | ID | Closed for the season | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Blowout Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Blowout Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Open now (per Caribou-Targhee National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Bonanza Ccc Group Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bonneville Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: End of May - End of September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Boundary Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Boundary Creek Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: Of the 15 campsites, 5 can be reserved during the high-use season (June 15-Aug. Five of these sites are reservable during the peak season (June 15-August 15); the other 10 are available on a first-come, first-served basis. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bowns Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water (seasonally) and restrooms. Miller Creek Trail (#087) starts just south of the campground and is open to motorcycles. | — |
| Box Canyon Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season : Late May-Early September; first-come/first-served, Fee : Single Site $ 25.00 Double Site $ 50.00 Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 7.00 After season : Open (weather dependent) first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | — |
| Brownlee Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Buckhorn Bar Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Buffalo (idaho) Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season : Late May-Early September After season : Open ( weather dependent ) first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bull Trout Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: The 35-mile Kirkham Ridge Trail is open to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bumblebee CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Burgdorf Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Buttermilk Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season : Late May-Early September After season : Open (weather dependent) first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Calamity Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season: Late May-Early September After Season: Open, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Camp Creek | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cape Horn Winter Rental Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: Guests enjoy the area for its endless winter recreation opportunities, including cross-country skiing, back country downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.The cabin is open for reservations during the winter only. The water system is turned off during the winter season so the | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Caribou Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Casino Creek Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Chemeketan Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Chinook Bay Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Chinook Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jun 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| City of Rocks Campground | City Of Rocks National Reserve | ID | — | — |
| Cloverleaf CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cold Springs Campground - Payette NF | Payette National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: The campground is set in an open meadow lined with ponderosa pines and fir trees at an elevation of 5,000 feet. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cozy Cove Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Mid-June - End of September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Crooked River Campground #4 | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | — | — |
| Curlew CampgroundYear-round | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Custer #1 Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 7, 2026; reopens May 31, 2027 | — |
| Cutthroat Trout Campground | Blackfoot River | ID | — | — |
| Dam View Camping Area | Dworshak Reservoir | ID | — – Oct 22, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Davis Canyon CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dent Acres Campground | Dworshak Reservoir | ID | Recreation.gov: Adjacent to the campground is a playground and plenty of open space for activities. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Devils Elbow Campground | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closes Sep 7, 2026; reopens May 31, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Diamondfield Jack Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dixie Meadow Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Open now (per Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (official page)) | — |
| Dog Creek CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Boise National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Easley Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Eastside CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Boise National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Edna Creek CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Boise National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Elk Creek Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Elk Creek CampgroundClosed for the season | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Closed for the season | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Elks Flat Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: Cross Cut Trail 172 also begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Emigration CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Evergreen Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | — – Oct 30, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Falls Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season: Late May-Early September After Season: Gate Closed | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Fish Creek Group Use | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Recreation.gov: This 7-mile multi-use loop is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and off-road vehicle enthusiasts, and offers scenic views of Gospel Mountain, Pilot Rock and Buffalo Hump.The group site can accommodate up to 75 people and 20 vehicles. The landscape here varies from the | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Flat Rock (idaho) Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Four Mile Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| French Creek Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Garden Creek Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Glacier View Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Glade Creek Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Recreation.gov: These trails are also open to motorcycles from approximately June through September. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Golden Gate Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Mid-May - Mid-September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Goodenough Creek Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Grandjean Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: m - September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Grandview Campground (Idaho) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season : Late May-Early September After season : Weather dependent, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Graves Creek Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Grayback Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Grayback Campground and Group sites - reserve | Boise National Forest | ID | — | — |
| Green Bay Campground | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | May 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Grouse Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Hawkins Reservoir Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Hayfork Group Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: There is also a large open general parking area for excess vehicles. The campsite, however, is in an open area with limited shade. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Hazard Lake Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Helende Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: End of May - End of September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Herd Lake Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Holman Creek Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jun 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Honeysuckle CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Hot Springs Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Howers Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Mid-June - End of September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Huckleberry Campground | Coeur d'Alene Lake | ID | — – Oct 26, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Huckleberry Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Ice Hole Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Mid-May - Mid-September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Iron Creek Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jun 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Iron Lake Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: 6/15 | — |
| Jeanette Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site | Joe T. Fallini Recreation Site | ID | Open now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Nov 30, 2026) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Johnson Bar Group Site | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Recreation.gov: Johnson Bar Group Site is situated in a large, open field along the Selway River. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Juniper Grove Campground | ID | Recreation.gov: The Jarbidge has a short boating season, typically it only has enough water to float in the spring. | — | |
| Kalispell Island Boat-in Campground | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Kelly Island Campground | Upper Snake Field Office | ID | Recreation.gov: Approximate use season: Mid-May to mid/late September. This site is equipped with a central spicket for water, vault toilets, pull-through sites picnic tables, fire pits/rings, day-use area and seasonal camp hosts. | — |
| Kennally Creek Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Kirkham Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: It is open to hiking, mountain biking and horses. Sections of the trail are open seasonally to off-road vehicles.The campground contains several single-family sites and one double site, all of which are accessible. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Kit Price CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Late May - Early September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Late May - Early September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lafferty CampgroundClosed for the season | Payette National Forest | ID | Closed for the season | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Cleveland - East Side Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Second week in July | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: July | — |
| Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: July | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lake Fork Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Last Chance Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lava Flow Campground | Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve | ID | — | — |
| Line Creek Stock Campground | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Seasons of Use: Weather permitting, Memorial weekend thru September. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Loristica Group Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jun 15, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lower O'Brien Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jun 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lower Penstemon Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: May 15-20 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Luby Bay CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Macks Creek Campground | Lucky Peak Lake | ID | Recreation.gov: Macks Creek Campground is a very popular small campground just 25 miles from the Boise area along Arrowrock road off Highway 21 operated and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The campground is reservation only May-September and closed to vehicle traffic the remainder of the | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Malad Summit CampgroundYear-round | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mallard Creek Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Open now (per Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (official page)) | — |
| Mann Creek Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | — – Oct 30, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Maple Grove Campground | ID | — | — | |
| McClendon Spring Campground | ID | — | — | |
| McCoy Creek Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season: Late May-Early September, first-come/first-served; Fee : $15 for single site, $30 for double After Season: Open, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | — |
| McFarland CampgroundClosed for the season | Salmon Field Office | ID | Closed for the season | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mccrea Bridge Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season : Late May-Early September After season : Open (weather dependent), first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Meadow Lake CampgroundYear-round | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mike Harris CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mink Creek Group Site Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season : Late May-Early September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mokins Bay CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Late May - Early September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Late May - Early September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Montpelier Canyon CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Morgan Bar CampgroundClosed for the season | Salmon Field Office | ID | Closed for the season | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Morgans Bridge Campground | Blackfoot River | ID | — | — |
| Mormon Bend Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Apr 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mount Heyburn Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mountain View Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: End of May - End of September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mountain View Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Murdock Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| NORTH FORK CAMPGROUND - St. CHARLES CANYON | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: Bear Lake State Park Marina is 20 miles from the campground, with a seven-lane boat ramp, boat rentals, slips, a snack bar and general store.North Fork Trail, which has a trailhead within the campground, is open to motorcycles, horses, hikers and mountain bikers and connects with the | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Ninemeyer Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: The Mountain Home Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) shows trails that are open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and off-road vehicles. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season. | — |
| North Fork Campground | ID | — | — | |
| North Fork Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| North Shore Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jun 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| O'Hara Saddle Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Recreation.gov: O'Hara Saddle campground is at the edge of a meadow on an open ridge top. Heaviest use is by hunters during big game season. | — |
| Ohara Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | — – Oct 31, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Orogrande Campground #1 and #2 | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Open now (per Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (official page)) | — |
| Orogrande Summit Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Open now (per Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (official page)) | — |
| Osprey CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Outlet At Priest Lake CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Outlet Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Oxbow Campsite | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Recreation.gov: The area to the east is closed to motor vehicles year round but existing roads make for great mountain biking. | — |
| Paradise Campground | Bitterroot National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Summer and fall. The main Forest Roads are not plowed in the fall and winter; Nez Perce Pass will generally get snow first in early fall. | — |
| Paris Springs CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Park Creek (idaho) | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Peace Valley CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Boise National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Penn Basin Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Beginning of June - Mid-September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pettit Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: June | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pettit Lake Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jun 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Phi Kappa Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 31, 2027 | — |
| Pine Creek CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | — |
| Pine Flats Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: End of May - End of September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pipeline Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Point Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pole Flat Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: 5/25 | — |
| Ponderosa Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Porcupine CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Porcupine Springs Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: May | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Poverty Flat Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Powell Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Priest River Campground | Lake Pend Oreille | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rainbow Point CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Boise National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rainy Day Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Open now (per Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (official page)) | — |
| Rattlesnake Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: In-season big game hunting for deer, elk and bear is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Redpoint Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Reeder Bay CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Riley Creek Campground | Lake Pend Oreille | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| River Side Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Riverside Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season : Late May-Early September, first-come/first-served; After season : Weather dependent, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Riverside Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jun 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sage Hen Flats Campground | Blackfoot River | ID | — | — |
| Sagehen Creek Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Salmon River Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sam Owen CampgroundClosed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Closed for the season (forest page season: Mid May - Late September) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Schipper Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Scout Mountain Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season: Late May-Early September After Season: Gate Closed | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Secesh Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | Open now (per Payette National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Seven Devils Campground | Wallowa Whitman National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Late June | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Shadowy St. Joe Campground | Idaho Panhandle National Forests | ID | Recreation.gov: During peak season, 7 sites will be available for reservations. Camp sites are located in open, grassy areas with some fruit and ornamental shade trees. The surrounding areas include private lands with open grassy areas. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Shafer Butte Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sheep Trail Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Shoreline Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Shoup Bridge CampgroundClosed for the season | Salmon Field Office | ID | Closed for the season | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Silver City Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Silver Creek Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: In-season big game hunting for deer, elk and bear is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains.This campground offers paved roads and paved parking spurs, drinking water, and accessible vault toilets. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Smokey Bear Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Jun 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Smoky Mountain Campground | City Of Rocks National Reserve | ID | Recreation.gov: - water service May-September - 30 amp electrical hook-ups - fire-ring/ground grill - picnic table - partial shade There are flush toilets and showers open May-September and a vault toilet open year-round at the equestrian trail head. | — |
| Sockeye Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| South Fork Group Site 5 - Nez Perce NF | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Recreation.gov: Drinking water is available during the peak season only. Berry picking is popular in season. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Spillway Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: End of May - End of September | — |
| Spring Bar Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Open now (per Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (official page)) | — |
| Spring Creek Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | — – Oct 30, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Springy Point Campground | Lake Pend Oreille | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| St. Charles CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Stanley Lake Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Steel Creek Group CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Steer Basin Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Stoddard Creek Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season: Late May-Early September After Season: Open, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Summit View CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sunny Gulch Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Swinging Bridge CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Boise National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Table Rock Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season: Late May-Early September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Ten Mile CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Boise National Forest | ID | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Thatcher Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: 5/25 | — |
| The Forks Campground | ID | — | — | |
| Third Creek Group Site | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season : Late May-Early September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Thompson Flat Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: July | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Trail Creek Bridge Campground | Blackfoot River | ID | — | — |
| Trap Creek Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth) | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Upper Coffee Pot Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Recreation.gov: Some areas of the campground are more open and sunny than others.Mesa Falls Scenic Byway is 14 miles south of the campground. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Upper O'Brien Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Upper Payette Lake Campground | Payette National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Upper Penstemon Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: June | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Wallace Lake Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: 6/15 | — |
| Warm Lake Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Mid-May - Mid-Sepember | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Warm River Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season : Late May-Early September After season : Weather dependent, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Whiskey Flat Campground | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Wilderness Gateway Campground | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests | ID | Recreation.gov: All trails are open to hiking and the wilderness trails are also open to horseback riding. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Williams Lake Campground | Salmon-Challis National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: 5/15 | — |
| Williams Lake Campground | Salmon Field Office | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Willow Flat Campground | Caribou-Targhee National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Season: Late May-Early September After Season: Open, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Windy Saddle Horse Camp | Wallowa Whitman National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Late June | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Wood River Group Overnight Area (tent Only) | Sawtooth National Forest | ID | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Yellow Pine Campground | Boise National Forest | ID | Seasons of Use: Mid-May - Mid-September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
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