Top Free Dispersed Camping near Ashton, ID
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Ashton, ID (59)
1. Upper Teton View
47 Reviews•162 Photos•2117 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
2. Wolf Flats Recreation Area
12 Reviews•36 Photos•227 SavesWolf Flats is a dispersed, undeveloped camping area with 25 locations to camp. Some large areas are can accommodate groups of 50 people. There is an adjacent undeveloped boat access to the South Fork of the Snake River. Fees/Rules/Facilities: No fees Pack out toilet and trashNo garbage collection at this facility Do not burn metals, glass, or plastic in the fire pits. Wood products only. Do not cut down trees Only use dead and downed wood (only small diameter) Do not create new camping areas by driving into the vegetation on non-designated routes Portable toilets are located in the large main site
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
3. Henry's Fork Rivercamp
3 Reviews•7 Photos•66 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
4. S Antelope Flat Road
1 Review•14 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
5. Ashton-Flagg Ranch Rd Dispersed
12 Reviews•25 Photos•843 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
6. Warm River on Forest Road 150
1 Review•8 Photos•11 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
7. Snake River Dispersed - Rockefeller Memorial Parkway
9 Reviews•15 Photos•818 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
8. Henry Flats Dispersed Spot
8 Reviews•61 Photos•58 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
9. Wood Road Dispersed Site
1 Review•13 SavesRecreation opportunities abound on the 700,000 acre Ashton/Island Park Ranger District. Fishing, camping, floating, sightseeing, hiking, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are the most popular activities. Big Springs, Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are the most visited scenic attractions.
There are 615 miles of roads open to motorized travel and 172 miles of hiking trails on the district.
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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Ashton
270 Reviews of 59 Ashton Campgrounds
Fred S.
Legend
Lower Rock Creek FR305 Dispersed
Dispersed camping on road to Cave Falls
Free. Coordinates: 44.09981,-111.17306. Camped here on Sept 21, 2024. Set back and above busy Forest Road 582 which heads toward Cave Falls; no issues with dust from forest road. Site is also referred to as Lower Creek Road Campground. Large site, should easily accommodate 3 rigs. A few spots are level. Up on a small hill above Rock Creek. Can't see the creek, but you can hear it. Dirt surface. Tent camping possible. Surrounded by tall trees, but open sky above. Site has a bear box and a rock fire ring. There is also an old lean-to near the fire ring. The access track is pot-holed; may be muddy. No hiking trails. No T-Mobile nor AT&T cell service. It's a nice site; nothing special. Good for a quiet overnight stay if visiting Cave Falls.
- LLaChelle B.
Traveler
Henry Flats Dispersed Spot
Beautiful open space
This is a beautiful spot. A little difficult to find. The road leading down to the lake looks like it’s someone’s driveway adjacent. I drove by it a few times before actually finding it. Once I got there though definitely worth it. It looks like a gravel parking lot. There were 2 small RVs already there when I got there; and a truck had pulled in sometime overnight when I woke up. The lake is gorgeous. It’s quiet and dark and very peaceful!!
- bbrandon W.
Guide
Targhee Creek
Nice place with cell service close to West Yellowstone
I enjoyed boondocking here in my tent. I had good cell service with Google FI wireless. Also I was able to get by the road and make it in my Honda Accord. Nice place even had a bear box for food storage.
Jack T.Traveler
Shadow Mountain Dispersed Camping
Coolest Campsite I’ve ever stayed at
This free dispersed site was absolutely unreal. We met the most amazing people and go to watch the sunrises, sunsets, thunderstorms and rainbows over the Tetons each and every day. Truly an amazing experience and I hope everyone can make it out here some day. We stayed at site #9 and honestly I think it’s the best site on the entire campground. Everyone was wondering how we snagged it and I said “get there earlier in the morning” haha. Enjoy:)
Chef Robert F.Traveler
Pine Creek Rd Dispersed
Nice view of the Tetons
Very peaceful, only one other camper near by for the first 5 days, then had the area to myself. Best view spots need decent clearance. Great view of some of the Tetons from the west side, overlooking the small town of Victor.
- LLee S.
Scout
Pacific Creek (FR 30090) Designated Dispersed Campsite
Spot #5 was very nice
Dispersed Camping space #5 was very nice. We decided to pull our 29' travel trailer only partway into the space to find the most level spot. But we still had some 4 acres all to ourselves! The mosquitos were not fooling around though!
Greg N.Guide
Shadow Mountain Campground
Better Than Anything You Could Pay For
Absolutely the best the USFS dispersed system has to offer. Unbeatable views, understanding site neighbors, attentive host, and all the peace and quiet you can tolerate. Be forewarned, after you drive all the way back to the dispersed site area, MOST of 40+ sites are up a steep, 4x4 required hillside, many aren’t level enough for tenting, and all are in bear country, but again- WORTH IT. Have been here 3x now and will be back.
Justin M.Scout
West Yellowstone Dispersed
Great spot way up in the woods
Large open meadow at 7270 ft. elevation. Very open with several good level areas for RVs or tents. Wide open skies and a fire ring. Great spot if it’s available.
Ben H.Guide
Upper Teton View
Popular and convenient
This area seems to be very popular. It is very close to the Grand Tetons. There is spotty Verizon signal. Because it is very popular I would suggest larger rigs to arrive earlier in the day in order to get a spot. There seems to be an abundance of camping areas. I stayed here for three nights and was unable to camp at the same location each night. Great views and people around me were polite and quiet.
April B.ScoutUpper Teton View
Road Not RV Friendly
The road is very rough. We drove up, but there were a lot of very rough patches. The place was full, so we continued on to find another area.
- rryleeScout
Wolf Flats Recreation Area
Easy access
There are extra pull offs by the river before the main area, perfect for car camping!
- Jeff R.Guide
Toppings Lake Dispersed Camping
Nice area
We stayed in the first area of the road to the lake, pit toilet and camp host. Room for maybe 6 or 7 rv's and 4 tent van campers. Unfortunately at night if there is room someone will park in the spot.
- SSavannah D.Scout
Snake River Dispersed - Rockefeller Memorial Parkway
Not Dispersed
Great spot for camping if you get there early and you don’t mind people driving by looking for spots at any hour. This area should not be advertised as dispersed camping, strict site camping with signs everywhere. We had to drive an hour+ up the road, requiring 4x4, to get to National Forest and legally camp. We slept in our car, uncomfortable with how much human traffic there was and the possibility of bears in camp. Make sure to properly store food, there are only site specific bear boxes after camp 1.
That being said, it was a beautiful drive out in the morning and was a convenient location between Yellowstone and Grand Teton.
Mati C.Traveler
Shadow Mountain - Dispersed Campsite #10
Unbelievable Views
Absolutely breathtaking experience camping in site #10a. We got there around 1-2pm and every spot was already filled except for 10a. We accidentally missed it the first time but caught it on our way back down. We went as far as site #17 before we turned around. Plan ahead. Get a spot early and put out some chairs/tables to mark it as yours if you have other plans for the day. It’s a dirt/rocky road uphill the whole way. We wanted to stay for 2 nights but it ended up raining the entire night and was forecasted to rain the entire next day so we moved on to the next location. Beware! If it rains, that dirt/rocky road turns into pure mud. I hydroplaned the whole 15-20ish minutes down. Thank god for downhill braking systems! Would I do it again for that view? You bet.
Devin B.GuideHenry Flats Dispersed Spot
So worth it !!
This camp was so beautiful. It’s nestled right on the lake and the sunset is just stunning. The bathrooms were so clean and there was even a mural painted on the walls. There are several places to camp along the red rocks pass road if you don’t want to drive all the way down to the lake. The lake sites are so beautiful that if you opt out you’re definitely going to miss out.
Anna B.GuideShadow Mountain - Dispersed Campsite #10
Beautiful but LOUD
(October 6th, 2023) We got here late and squeezed into either 1A or 1C since everything else was taken, but the site was beautiful. We backed in between the trees for privacy and had a perfect, small area to ourselves, up until a big group of teenagers with multiple cars set up camp right around the corner (not in a designated spot). We knew it was a Friday night, and we could hear even more partying down the road, but we still wished for peace and quiet. In the morning, we walked down the road a bit to watch the sunrise reflecting off the Tetons. Even though our experience wasn’t perfect, it was gorgeous, so close to the park, and most importantly, free! I would definitely try to come earlier to get a more secluded site.
angy M.ScoutWood Road Dispersed Site
Great spot off the beaten path
Great spot down by river. Mostly sunny area but found this spot with shade. Rough rd coming in but camper van accessible. Rock fire ring. There are houses across river but this site is private from that . Only bad thing is it’s quite a little drive back here. At 2pm on a Sunday no one around so far.
- Devin B.Guide
Snake River Dispersed - Rockefeller Memorial Parkway
No permit needed
This campground was nice. Bathroom is well kept and stocked. This one even had soap. We arrived around 6pm in our Winnebago van and there were still a few available spaces.
- bbrandon W.Guide
Upper Teton View
Very nice free campsites near Grand Teton NP
This was a nice peaceful stay. Only about 15 minutes from the park entrance at Grand Teton and maybe about 45 minutes from Yellowstone NP. The place has a fire ring and also a bear food bin for food storage. And even a bathroom at the entrance of the camp site!
- VVan UT G.Traveler
Fish Creek Dispersed Camp
Great spot
Great spot. Good views if you get a spot close to the the creek. Easy to get to and the road was in good condition. Some cell phone reception. Some flies. Some noise from the road close by but not an issue. Please be respectfull of wild life in the area (there are fish and small frogs in the creek). Please dont disturb them, dont get in the creek
Kaitlin K.GuideToppings Lake Dispersed Camping
Lots and Lots
The upper lot will satisfy…a lot! • A dirt lot with lots of space! Our fifth wheel was in and out easy peasy. *40ft long and 13.5ft tall. • Lot of all types of campers: trailers, tents, and sprinters. With lots of people (and kids too) not the place to go to be alone— but very safe and friendly crowd! • Lots of incredible views! From the sun setting on the Grand Tetons, to the lush grassy forest floor.
The road to the top lot is quite bumpy, but fairly short!
Alyessa L.TravelerHenry Flats Dispersed Spot
Amazing view!
Super awesome spot! Water was close and incredible. No real fire ring but there was a ring from rocks made. Happy to see some people nearby
Really windy, thankful for stakes lol
- CChad C.Traveler
Forest Rd 30340B Dispersed Site
Beautiful view of the Tetons
We tried shadow mountain but as the reviews said it was busy. We went up the forest service road and snagged a spot as someone was pulling out.
Skylar G.TravelerShadow Mountain Dispersed Camping
Solo Motorcycle Camping
Great views! Typical campground, limited options. I’d get here before 1 pm if you want a spot. I got lucky with my spot and got here at 2 PM. Seems like most people leave at 9-11 am when theyre done. Great views of the Tetons and close to the National Park if you can snag a spot. It’s free for 5 nights, then you gotta move camp!
Edit:
My first night in some car alarm went off at lime 12 am which was annoying.
Here I am drinking beer tonight and one of my neighbors biked up to me to ask if I saw a bear. Apparently it was going around camp and bothered these two girls who set off their car alarm to try and scare it away. I say this just to say be smart. Be safe out there people!
Elizabeth F.TravelerHenry Flats Dispersed Spot
One of my favorites free camping spots
I highly recommend staying here if you’re around Yellowstone National Park. I’ve been on a 2 month road trip around the West and this has been one of my favorite dispersed camping sites. I planned on just crashing here for a night but ended up staying for a couple days because of how beautiful this spot is. If you go, drive all the way down the gravel road and there is a nice place for people to camp out right at the level of the lake. It’s clean and a good place for families to camp out!
Sophie B.Guide
Henry's Fork Rivercamp
low key camping
friends and i left yellowstone at dark and just needed a place to sleep a decent distance from the park so we knew we’d have a place to sleep. arrived late and just found a spot and went to bed. cool spot, nothing crazy but great for a quick night’s stop.
Connor Y.TravelerPacific Creek (FR 30090) Designated Dispersed Campsite
Secluded River Views
Can’t speak to the rest of the sites but campsites 7 and 8 are excellent. Great access to and views of the river and it’s nice and secluded. Would definitely stay here again. Bugs weren’t great but they aren’t anywhere else this time of year.
Guide to Ashton
Camping near Ashton, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot by the water or a place to set up your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do:
- Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing in the nearby rivers and lakes. One visitor at Buffalo Campground mentioned, "We spent the next few days fishing up and down the river, where we caught about 17 trout between us."
- Hiking: The area is surrounded by trails for hiking. A reviewer at Teton Canyon said, "Plenty of hiking options from the campground," making it a great spot for those who love to explore.
- Wildlife Watching: Campers often spot wildlife. One camper at Henry's Lake BLM Dispersed shared, "We even came across a moose that frequented our site every morning!"
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Riverside Campground noted, "This is a beautiful campground, it's next to the river, lots of trees and everything is green."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Many appreciate the peacefulness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at Grassy Lake Rd mentioned, "This is a well-kept secret. Great campground."
- Accessibility: Campgrounds like Redrock RV Park are easy to find and reach. One camper said, "The campground was easy to find, but some people did say that their RV GPS wanted to take them down a dirt road."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Henry's Lake BLM Dispersed, have minimal facilities. A camper noted, "Only real issue is that it seems to be ONLY used by ATVers and large trailer campers."
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A visitor at Grassy Lake Rd warned, "They were the thickest I've ever seen."
- Trash Issues: Some areas may have litter. A reviewer at Wolf Flats Recreation Area mentioned, "We easily filled a garbage bag full of others' trash when we first arrived."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots with activities for kids. One camper at Idaho Juniper County Park said, "The host was quick to respond & helpful with any issue."
- Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Redrock RV Park noted, "We did have campers nearby who showed up the last two days of our 5 days full of boys who were a bit noisy early in the morning."
- Pack Games and Activities: Bring along games or outdoor activities to keep kids entertained. A reviewer at Beaver Dick Park Campground mentioned, "Disk golf! Excellent short course."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Riverside Campground said, "Good forestry in between sites."
- Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer full hookups, which can be a big plus. A visitor at Redrock RV Park appreciated, "The water here is very good pressure-wise."
- Be Aware of Road Conditions: Some roads can be rough. A reviewer at Teton Canyon mentioned, "Road not terrible to the canyon."
Camping near Ashton, Idaho, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to pack your essentials and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Ashton, ID?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Ashton, ID is Upper Teton View with a 4.7-star rating from 47 reviews.
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