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Wood River Campground

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Wood River Campground, near Ketchum, Idaho, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors while still being close to town. This spot is perfect for fishing trips on the Big Wood River or quick jaunts into Ketchum for supplies and meals.

The campground features several shaded sites, many of which are conveniently located near the river. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including well-maintained vault toilets and water spigots scattered throughout the area. As one camper noted, “The campsites and vaults were very clean and well maintained,” which adds to the overall comfort of your stay.

For those who enjoy hiking and biking, the surrounding Sawtooth National Forest offers stunning views and plenty of trails to explore. While some sites are closer to Highway 75, the noise tends to fade in the evenings, allowing for a peaceful night under the stars. Just keep in mind that this is bear country, so be cautious with food storage.

With a friendly camp host on site and a laid-back atmosphere, Wood River Campground is a great spot for families and friends looking to unwind and connect with nature. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, you’ll find a welcoming environment that encourages outdoor fun.

Reservation Info

You can reserve the group overnight area by clicking on the following link www.recreation.gov/camping/wood-river-group-overnight-area-tent-only/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70358 or by calling (877)444-6777. All other campground sites and picnic areas are first-come, first-serve.

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Location

Wood River Campground is located in Idaho

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Directions

From Ketchum, take Highway 75 north for 10 miles. Turn at the Wood River Campground sign. Stay on the main campground road for a short distance until you reach the group area parking lot on the right side of the road.

Address

SAWTOOTH, KETCHUM
ID

Coordinates

43.7930556 N
114.4588889 W

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  • Tent Sites
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Reviewed Jul. 9, 2022

Nice place to call home for a few days

We were looking for a nice quiet campground to act as a base for fishing the Big Wood and visits into Ketchum/Hailey/Bellevue. Wood River did not disappoint. It is located @ 10 miles north of Ketchum making it very convenient to run into town for supplies, meals, shopping, and entertainment.

The campground consists of a couple of connected loops with large shaded campsites. Some are along the Big Wood River. The roads and sites are well suited to smaller rigs. Big rigs might have a difficult time negotiating the loop road and finding sites deep enough to accommodate them.

The campsites and vaults were very clean and well maintained. The camp hostess during our visit was Peggy. She did a great job checking us in and making us feel welcome.

Dispute being near Highway 75 the road noise in the evenings was not a distraction. We camped in site 21 which is one of the farthest sites from the the highway. All in all we loved the forest feel and will return.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Steve W., July 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Steve W., July 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Steve W., July 9, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2022

Pavement Limits the Dust

 Right off Hwy 75 sits this clean campground with paved road throughout the campground and paved sites which helps to cut down on the dust as many of these campgrounds along Hwy 75 are dusty. 

There is a good amount of shade here and mostly flat parking at the sites. Each site had a picnic table and fire pit. The trees are trimmed from the ground up and allows zero privacy. 

There are pit toilets and water spigots throughout as well. There were dumpsters for trash. 

Some of the sites are fairly close to the highway so you’ll get some road noise which dies down at night and you’ll also hear the river. Other sites on the far side were much quieter. There were a couple of pull through sites too. Good for almost all rigs, vans or tents. Hiking and biking in the area and amazing views of the mountains. Lots of great photography if you’re into that! 

This is bear country but bear boxes are not provided to store food appropriately. There was a host on site that was friendly and helpful. Not too many people here. There were a lot of open sites.

$18/night for camping, day use available for a fee. See picture of signage. 

Zero cell reception.

  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Laura M., June 18, 2022
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Reviewed Sep. 28, 2021

Check out the Wood River Group review

I initially reviewed this campground under Wood River Group (reservable) before the Dyrt added just the campground (first come only). Both the group and individual sites are at the same location. You can check out my extensive review and photos there. I had already deleted moat of my photos before I got the notice this one was added. Here's that post.

https://thedyrt.com/camping/idaho/idaho-wood-river/review/122472

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Nancy C., September 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Nancy C., September 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Nancy C., September 28, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 19, 2021

Nice NFS Campground

We hightailed it to the area early on a Thursday morning pior to the 4th of July weekend in hopes of finding a spot. We were greeted by the nicest host ever. He apparently loved what he was doing and just wanted to help. He told us to ride through, check out the sights that were open and if we didn't find one that our rig would fit in, he would help us find a spot at one of the other NFS campgrounds in the area. I do get frustrated when I see picky people complain because of road noise, or smelly vault toilets (this one didn't). Generators running. Y'all, this is a NFS campground, and a nice one at that. It is not a resort. Rustic beauty. Best part is when you do want more modern amenities, Ketchum is right down the road. There is a rails to trails multi purpose trailhead not too far down the road. We road our bikes into town, south of town, over to Sun Valley. So many great routes. There is a nice NFS headquarters just down the road that has really nice exhibits. There is hiking in the area. We loved the area so much and can't wait to return. PS....they do have a group area.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Nancy C., September 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Nancy C., September 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Nancy C., September 19, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 18, 2019

Nice and close!

Nice campground close to town. Over all pretty nice very forestry. The main down fall is each of the camp grounds are pretty close to each other with almost no privacy.

  • Review photo of Wood River Campground by Dakota S., August 18, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Wood River Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Wood River Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Wood River Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Wood River Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Wood River Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Wood River Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Wood River Campground?

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