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Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping

Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping, near Idaho Falls, Idaho, is a straightforward location for those looking to set up camp without the frills. It’s a no-fuss area that welcomes tents and RVs, making it a convenient stop for travelers passing through.

The access road is a bit rough, with potholes and washboard sections, so take it slow if you're in a larger vehicle. Visitors have noted that the sites are mostly level, with some great views of the surrounding mountains, making it a decent spot to unwind after a long drive. As one camper mentioned, “The road into dispersed camping is full of potholes so go slow with a Class A RV or if you have low clearance.”

While you won’t find amenities like drinking water or restrooms here, the freedom to have a campfire and the absence of reservation requirements are big pluses. Campers have enjoyed the peacefulness of the area, despite some noise from the nearby freeway. One reviewer highlighted, “Traffic noise isn't ideal, but fine for a quick stop.”

If you're looking for a quick overnight stay or a place to recharge before heading to your next adventure, Indian Rocks offers a simple and safe environment. Just keep an eye out for the occasional free-roaming cows that might wander by to say hello!

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Camping on public lands away from developed recreation facilities is referred to as dispersed camping. Most of the remainder of public lands are open to dispersed camping, as long as it does not conflict with other authorized uses or in areas posted "closed to camping," or in some way adversely affects wildlife species or natural resources. Dispersed camping is allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period. The 28 day period begins when a camper initially occupies a specific location on public lands. The 14 day limit may be reached either through a number of separate visits or through 14 days of continuous overnight occupation during the 28 day period. After the 14th day of occupation, the camper must move outside of a 25 mile radius of the previous location until the 29th day since the initial occupation. The purpose of this special rule is to prevent damage to sensitive resources caused by continual use of any particular areas. In addition, campers must not leave any personal property unattended for more than 10 days (12 months in Alaska).

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Location

Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping is located in Idaho

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Coordinates

42.66099907 N
112.2153734 W

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Features

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2024

Nice stop

Nice stop, road is a little rough, but other than that it was great

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 9, 2024

Passing through

May 2024 - This is a good stopping point for those who are passing through. There is a Flying J truck stop on the opposite side of I-15. They have fuel, propane, dump station ($10) and water. The road into dispersed camping is full of pot holes so go slow with a Class A RV or if you have low clearance. The noise from the freeway is minimal. I would stay here again.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Aaron G., May 9, 2024
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Aaron G., May 9, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2023

Typical One Night Stand

Close to highway, easy driven dirt road with plenty of flat spots to park. Good for one night while passing through.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Sep. 26, 2023

Former Indian Rocks State Park

This site is at an abandoned state park. The coordinates navigate just past the entrance and we got a bit confused at first. Mapping to Indian Rocks State Park will provide more accurate directions.

The site is very accessible - the road is washboard with lots of potholes, slow going for us with a 24' travel trailer, but totally doable. Plenty of sites - we snagged a mostly level pull through and stayed hitched. Great views. Traffic noise isn't ideal, but fine for a quick stop.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Cory M., September 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Cory M., September 26, 2023
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2023

Safe overnight stopping spot

This is a safe spot for overnight. Nice views of mountains. There is highway noise. Camper trailers can manueuver without difficulty. TMobile works here.

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Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 2, 2023

Mountain views

Fairly well maintained and freeway close. 10-12 campsites that are pretty level. Beautiful view on both sides. A great place for a night on the road.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Chula R., July 2, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Chula R., July 2, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Chula R., July 2, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2023

Great location

After a long drive this place was perfect. This location is very close the freeway exit. We got lucky to find a pretty leveled pull through site. It looked liked there were only about 10 sites in total. The road in was unpaved but not too rough. Some cars drove past during our stay faster than that we thought was correct. The views to the mountain were awesome. We had some cows come and visit our site early the morning we were leaving. Not sure about why they are free roaming but we liked having them visit.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Violeta A., July 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Violeta A., July 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Violeta A., July 1, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 1, 2023

Great BLM spot

Found a perfect spot here and this particular one was quite level! A tree for some shade, quiet, but above all, spectacular views. Road is slightly washboard along with occasional pot holes but accessible for my 24 ft. RV.

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Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2023

Great over night stay

Close to the interstate so some traffic noise but we had a good nights sleep. 8+ spots. We stoped here on our way to Yellowstone. This is an abandoned state park so some sites are over grown.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Keith S., June 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Keith S., June 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Keith S., June 25, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

A-okay

Great for a one-nighter. At least ten campsites that were no sweat to get to in my Forester. Highway noise, sage brush, and not much else.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Apr. 4, 2022

Boondock pit stop

Not a place we’d stay for long, but perfect for an overnight stop. Virtually no signage, but there is a BLM road marker just past the old brick pilings. Road is potholed, but drivable w/o 4x4. I believe there were 2 pull throughs and several fairly level dispersed sites. You’ll hear highway drone but not enough to keep you up. One spot down the turn around loop looked like a long time resident but didn’t have any issues.

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Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping by Eric A., April 4, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2021

Great boondock near the highway

This area used to be a state park but the state abandoned it and removed all their facilities. It is now under BLM jurisdiction. It's got a good gravel road leading into it off Merrill road. Just take the exit for McCammon and turn right twice, entering the gravel road at the brown lava stone walls. The gravel covered road is in pretty good shape with minor potholes. The gravel section goes in about a mile and a half. We camped at the very end of that gravel section. Road continues - just dirt and mud and the potholes get really bad. Beautiful views easy access to the highway. We got three bars of Verizon out of five total bars. No freeway noise. There was only one other rig in the area when we visited November 24th the day before thanksgiving.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Jul. 27, 2021

Decent BLM Boondock

GPS correct, no signage and just off highway West. Small 60x40 yard gravel/dirt lot a quarter mile up improved road with some potholes. Was traveling late from Idaho to SLC and was a good stopping point. Can hear the highway still but quiet enough and secluded. No amenities whatsoever but there are some weathered petroglyphs to see. As an option there is a formal rest area off the highway a few miles south.

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Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping?

    Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping is located at 4722 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.