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Schipper Campground

Schipper Campground is located near Hansen in the Sawtooth National Forest, featuring a landscape of forests and rugged terrain. Temperatures in the area can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Shoshone Falls and the City of Rocks National Reserve, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.

Description

National Forest

Sawtooth National Forest

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Location

Schipper Campground is located in Idaho

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Coordinates

42.322699 N
114.268068 W

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 7, 2020

Closed

Recent fire in the area- campground closed and charred.

  • Review photo of Schipper Campground by Naomi  C., October 7, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2019

Great Oasis in the Desert but Very Small

This is definitely the smallest campground that I encountered while traveling through the South Hills of Idaho that are about a half hour away from Twin Falls.  There were only 2 sites that I could find while driving along this narrow stretch of the river, but they were definitely some of the best sites in the canyon!  Each of the 2 sites had metal fire rings and picnic tables and a vault toilet right at the split between the 2 campsites.  Another bonus was the seclusion you get from the other campground but unfortunately not the road, which isn't too big of a problem as the traffic is pretty light in the canyon during the week.  At the campsite further to the south there were 2 little rocks pools that people had made in the stream that were perfect for cooling off in after a long hot day of hiking around in the hills.  There were also dozens of trout swimming in and around these pools that would make it super easy to fish from a chair within site of your campfire!

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  • Review photo of Schipper Campground by Alan B., August 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Schipper Campground by Alan B., August 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Schipper Campground by Alan B., August 31, 2019
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