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Best Dispersed Sites Near Bellevue, ID (25)

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36 Reviews of 25 Bellevue Campgrounds


  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Corral Creek Designated Dispersed
    Oct. 31, 2024

    Corral Creek Designated Dispersed

    Large dispersed site near creek

    Free designated dispersed campsite along Sawtooth Nation Forest Road 137. Camped here at the end of September 2024. Very large designated dispersed site set downhill from the forest road; no issues with dust from this road. The area is level. May be able to park 3 rigs. Tent camping is possible back from the parking area toward the metal firering. This area can accommodate 3 or 4 tents, or one big hot tent. Corral Creek is just down a short path from the campsite. The sound of the creek can be heard at the site. Very quiet area. Mountains on either side of the site. The parking area is dirt and gravel. The "tent" area is grass and dirt. Don't see opportunities for hammock camping. No cell service. No shade; solar recharging and Starlink possible. 3 day limit. Hiking trailheads and vault toilet at the end of the forest road.

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Decker Flats Dispersed
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Decker Flats Dispersed

    Nice place close to great trailheads

    I enjoyed my 2 night stay here. I pitched a tent however it was quite windy due to it being an open area so just stake your tent down well. I had a spot right beside the salmon river and was able to access this campsite via my Honda Accord vehicle.

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Decker Flats Dispersed
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Decker Flats Dispersed

    Very nice stay close to the Sawtooth mountains

    This was a great stay. I found a place to pitch a tent right beside the river. There seemed to be plenty of spots some vacant at times. It was close to Highway 75 but did get some traffic noise but the river drowned most of it out. Would stay here again!

  • Kathryn D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed

    Creekside!

    Delightful creekside free campsites! Turn at the BLM sign and take a little gravel road to several free creekside spots! There are at least two pit toilets, one at a spot with two picnic tables, each has a great shade, fire pit, and a place for a camp stove! One has a flat raised gravel spot for a tent, which was good because we actually saw a couple mice. The second pit toilet was further down the road at a more separated spot, it looked like it was ADA accessible and also had a picnic table, etc. Close enough to Carey to get gas/ice. Only giving it 4 stars because of the mice (pack out your own trash guys! It isn’t hard!) and the complete lack of trees, the covers over the picnic tables did proved shade, but it still got crazy hot.

  • Pearce F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed

    Great night on Silver Creek

    Arrived later than I wanted and was thrilled to find site 1, I believe this was the North entrance, was available. Great spot with a pit toilet and table. Plenty of room to park and level. Loved listening to the creek all night. Wet a fly the next morning and caught a great brown trout. Lots of little dinkers, too.

  • Nicki S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Antelope Creek
    Feb. 22, 2024

    Antelope Creek

    Great

    This site was pretty easy to find. There were a couple of campers camped closer to the road from the turn-off but we managed to find a spot that was secluded and perfect for us right next to the creek. Tons of space, especially since we were by ourselves. Had a real fire pit! This was a cold stay and our tent was covered in frost in the morning, but a good spot to be. Close enough to town, close enough to hiking.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Corral Creek Canyon Dispersed
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Corral Creek Canyon Dispersed

    Nice location, campsites spreadout

    Quiet, private campsites. Close to Sun Valley. Place to turn around if unable to fine a campsite. No cell coverage. Only 3 day limit.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Antelope Creek
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Antelope Creek

    Close in to Sun Valley

    Nice location, close to town. Close to road but not much traffic. Access can be difficult with steep access from main road and tricky spots along the access road. There are three access spots. Would pick the first or second. The road is difficult between the second and third access roads. Would recommend walking down to see if safe for you and your vehicle. There is more dispersed camping farther up the road but you begin to lose cell coverage.

  • Nikki R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lava Creek
    Sep. 11, 2023

    Lava Creek

    Rough field with fire pits with view of water

    Accesible by any car. Giant desert field with fire pits. No shade . No one there when I was there. Sunday evening Some broken glass around fire pit

  • Hawkin S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ice Cave Boondock - Dispersed BLM Camping
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Ice Cave Boondock - Dispersed BLM Camping

    Decent spot to crash

    There is not much exciting about this area if I am being honest. It's a good spot to set up and sleep for the night. There are not really any good views, and there aren't a ton of dedicated sites/fire rings. You just kind of have to pick a spot and setup. It worked fine to sleep at for one night, but I probably wouldn't spend an extended stay here.

    There was a river at the end of the road with one part that could potentially be used for cliff jumping. I didn't know if you could swim in this water though or how deep it really was so I didn't test it.

  • Philip D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
    Aug. 8, 2023

    Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed

    Modern Primitive Glory (N. Site)

    Paved parking spot, with access for a smaller camper; a few tent sites. Drop toilet, fire pit, picnic bench, Disabled parking spot. True tranquility and bliss, and skies for days.

  • tThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Lost River Dispersed
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Big Lost River Dispersed

    Surprisingly easy access. Clean and ADA accessible

    I selected this campground after missing out on a nearby first come first serve that was fully booked. I am just thrilled with the campsites and cleanliness of the pit toilets and nearby stream and fishing.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lava Creek
    Aug. 5, 2023

    Lava Creek

    Peaceful gem

    After a lil ways down from the road. We found this gem Beautiful scenery and no one else around

  • b
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Creek Rd Dispersed
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Lake Creek Rd Dispersed

    Wow! Gorgeous

    The first part of the road allows for 3-day max camping, but a little further in, you’ll hit 16-day max stay! The sites further up are away from the others and run along a stream. Still further in, you’ll hit a Y in the road. The right side leads you to a small parking lot with bathrooms and access to a small pond, the left leads you up to more sites. Not too far past the pond, the dirt road is less smooth and has tall grass growing in the middle of the road. I scored a gorgeous site, with a campfire pit already established. The site overlooks the pond, with the Sun Valley Ski Resort seen in the distance and has a gorgeous Mountain View on the opposite side. Absolutely stunning! Plenty of ground squirrels and butterflies and have only seen 2 cars all day.

  • Lee F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
    May. 2, 2023

    Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed

    Pleasant surprise

    Use satellite view to see the sites. One site had a picnic table, tent pad and pit toilet, but was already occupied. The second location had two picnic tables with awnings, two tent pads and one pit toilet, complete with a mouse. We took the further site and a couple arrived at the other site around 7pm. It was very pleasant and quiet, but might not be if there were several campers in the large parking lot. Great, clean spot by the creek.

  • Mondo Moto Media
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Lost River Dispersed
    Sep. 14, 2022

    Big Lost River Dispersed

    Amazing views even worth the bit of washboard road you must go over

    Incredible views after driving through most of Idaho this spot is a relief! Water /fishing access ,private spots , even one really nice paved spot close to entrance , don’t miss the turn it’s near a cattle gate on the gravel road

  • m
    Camper-submitted photo from Decker Flats Dispersed
    Aug. 27, 2022

    Decker Flats Dispersed

    Easy access and nice space

    Got here on a Friday (8/26) around 7:30 pm. There were already some folks out here, but there were still some spaces. Although, they were a bit close to each other in the main area where you pull in. Found a spot up the way by the creek that was further away from being around everyone there for a more secluded feel. Clean and easy.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Lost River Dispersed
    Aug. 1, 2022

    Big Lost River Dispersed

    Not bad off the road

    Probably 15 spots. AT&T 1-2 5G. Pit toilets, 10 day max stay right on Big Lost River, fishing might be good? No garbage, water. Not bad for a 2-3 nighter.

  • Evan The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
    Apr. 19, 2022

    Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed

    Great Spot!

    Peaceful little gem in a beautiful area. Everything was very well maintained and clearly marked. Had the whole Place to myself in April and good cell service as well. I believe there are 2 sites with bathrooms and a tent area as well as one or two spots you could pull over and car camp.

    Nobody was around when i was there so i just parked next to the bathroom on the northernmost site, not sure if thats the intended area but it worked for me. The short gravel road was a little rigid getting in but no potholes or anything, any car should be able to make it.

  • Cindy N.
    Camper-submitted photo from North Fork Big Wood River dispersed #5
    Aug. 14, 2021

    North Fork Big Wood River dispersed #5

    Nice site

    We were able to find a site at the last minute, after 2 surrounding sites were full. Camp host was friendly and prompt to check us in. Nice big site. Dogs allowed on leash. Bathrooms available, but didn’t use. Some highway noise, but not bad. Nice place to stay with a creek running nearby.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Decker Flats Dispersed
    Jul. 1, 2021

    Decker Flats Dispersed

    Free!

    Primitive campsites along the Salmon River. There was road noise from the nearby highway but otherwise it was quiet. I saw people fishing so I assume it's good for that. The river is great for rinsing off as well. Beautiful views, close to Stanley for essentials.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cougar Dispersed Camping Area
    May. 30, 2021

    Cougar Dispersed Camping Area

    Peaceful Near a Flowing River

    We came here second week of May just after the rangers opened FR-146. We travelled all the way to the end where there is a trailer turn-around. All sites looked nice and we counted 12 designated dispersed sites, #1 was the furthest in. We ended up in 2C(the furthest in of three sites of area #2. The site was next to the river. It was 4.5 miles in on the dirt road and our closest neighbor was back up the road 3.5 miles in camp Murdock, roughly a twenty minute drive. The only animals we saw were ground squirrels. It was so peaceful and a wonderful experience.



Guide to Bellevue

Camping near Bellevue, ID, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Explore Craters of the Moon National Monument: This area is famous for its volcanic landscapes. One camper noted, "The stark, barren countryside is so rugged it’s beautiful" at the Group Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument.
  • Fishing and Hiking: The Wood River Campground is a great base for fishing the Big Wood River. A visitor shared, "We were looking for a nice quiet campground to act as a base for fishing... Wood River did not disappoint."
  • Wildlife Watching: Many campers have spotted wildlife while camping. One camper at Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed mentioned, "We were visited by a moose as we packed up camp in the morning."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms. A review for Murdock Creek Dispersed highlighted, "The camp hosts have been absolutely wonderful. The only downside is that the air quality is pretty bad due to fires in the surrounding areas."
  • Scenic Views: Many campgrounds offer breathtaking views. A visitor at Prairie Creek Camping said, "The views are incredible. Nice shade cover and trees."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peacefulness of the area. One reviewer at North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest mentioned, "It’s a quiet place. It is dusty. The camp host was awesome."

What you should know

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites with amenities like picnic tables and clean restrooms. A parent at Murdock Creek Dispersed appreciated the "picnic table, partial shade, and fire ring."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities for kids. One camper at Wood River Campground mentioned, "There are hiking and biking in the area and amazing views of the mountains."
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids, especially near water. A visitor at Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed noted, "There are at least two pit toilets... each has a great shade, fire pit, and a place for a camp stove!"

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest mentioned, "Larger rigs can also stay at this campsite."
  • Be Prepared for Dust: Some campgrounds can be dusty. A visitor at Stanton Crossing said, "It is a dusty campground with varying degrees of levelness and sizes."
  • Look for Amenities: Choose campgrounds with water and waste disposal. A camper at Murdock Creek Dispersed appreciated the "drinking water that is ice cold coming out of the tap."

Camping near Bellevue, ID, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for you in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Bellevue, ID is Lava Creek with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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