Top Free Dispersed Camping near Bruneau, ID

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Bruneau, ID (12)

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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Bruneau

30 Reviews of 12 Bruneau Campgrounds


  • Harry D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Peace among cows

    Beautiful scenery, easy drive in for most vehicles and surprisingly good phone service. Had the place all to myself and got some really nice long exposure shots of the night sky.

  • Marne F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank C Jones King Hill Area
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Frank C Jones King Hill Area

    Frank C Hill Area

    1st stop on our way to Moab. We were able to get our Nissan Frontier hauling a 6×10 trailer parked into the sight next to the Snake River. It was fairly level. Nice sunset viewing, not too buggy in early Oct. Lots of train noise thru the night, tho. Pit toilet was out of TP, luckily we had spare. We had an owl also visit the tree above us and serenaded us for a good 1/2 hr in the middle of the night (very cool). Overall, good stop for passing through.

  • Corinne H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Beautiful and quiet

    Was worried about the weather when I pulled up at dusk during a storm but it passed south of me and I got to watch the lightening. It is remote without any services for miles in either direction off 20, so do check the weather and come prepared.

    We had it to ourselves in mid September. Toilets had lots of TP and were clean. Saw some big scat (moose?).

  • Andrew S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank C Jones King Hill Area
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Frank C Jones King Hill Area

    Great little hideaway

    Spent one night here on a long road trip. I was the only one there. Very easy to find. Felt safe, nice view of the river. The only negative was the trains going by at night. Quite loud.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Pretty and quiet

    Nice level sites overlooking lake. Easy to get to. Lots of cows wandering around. Toilets were clean. We had the place to ourselves.

  • P
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Nice area. Lightly visited

    There are vault toilets in two locations. No other facilities. Very few people. Where we stayed overnight, we didn't see anyone else. Lots of gnat-type flying bugs. Almost no mosquitos. Great views of the mountains around the lake and very quiet. Difficult to access the water as it is deep mud near the shoreline. Lots of grazing cattle nearby.

  • Kelda C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Secluded and Pretty

    I stayed here for about a week. My spot was a short distance from the water in an attempt to avoid the mosquitoes (didn't really work), but still really serene. It's about a 30 minute drive to stores in Mountain Home. I also appreciated that you're only on non paved roads for about 1/2 mile. Would definitely come back here.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Quiet night by the water

    Fairly easy access off US 20. There is open grazing so we did have cattle close to our campsite by morning. Tons of bugs but not many mosquitoes. Quiet and not many others. T-Mobile worked well. There was some in/out movement around 5:30 am but as an early riser I wasn't disturbed.

  • Emily S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Pretty reservoir

    Pretty little spot with pretty decent cell service. Lots of space for my dogs to run around. Could see other campers in the distance. Everyone had lots of room to themselves. I could see it becoming a little bit busier on the weekend. No facilities available at all, which is fine by me! Unfortunately people seem to leave trash around. There was a fire pit which I appreciated but greasy tends in the pit. There also trash bags and a few other things around. Overall, this did not majorly detract from the site. I would recommend bringing bug repellent or a thermacell to ward off bugs.

  • Beth M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank C Jones King Hill Area
    Apr. 25, 2024

    Frank C Jones King Hill Area

    Easy and Free

    Pretty, small area with a boat launch. No services were open in April, but parking was available and free. There is enough Verizon cell signal to text, but not to stream.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Sep. 27, 2023

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Just a parking place really

    A great little spot off the road next to the reservoir. Has a bathroom and a few camping rings. Nothing special but a peaceful place.

  • Jose B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank C Jones King Hill Area
    Aug. 27, 2023

    Frank C Jones King Hill Area

    Great spot to spend the night

    I was driving 84 east late night around 11 pm and found this place on app. I didn’t want to stay on a rest area that is only about 4 miles 84 east, it is quiet and small but only 2 other cars. There are only few spaces for tent. But I park in the dirt parking lot next to boat ramp and slept on my car. Next to snake river. Some noise because train rail at other side of the river

  • Cyndy & Selena R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank C Jones King Hill Area
    Aug. 22, 2023

    Frank C Jones King Hill Area

    NO LARGE TRAILER CAMPERS

    My camper is 32' long. There is a small turnaround on the left fork. The dirt is "moon dust" and got stuck. See photos and video. Turn right there is a paved turn around area. TMobile is good for phone calls, internet was not good.

  • Jeremiah J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank C Jones King Hill Area
    Aug. 8, 2023

    Frank C Jones King Hill Area

    Chill spot

    Nice open and secluded area with decent camping options. Pulled in around midnight and saw about 3 other cars but room enough for twice that. The lower area is not too far down a little dirt/gravel drive that ends next to the river. There’s a second more brushy road off to the left that ends in a secluded spot but no toilet. Decent vault toilet by the river, but didn’t see a water spigot for drinking water. Only thing is no at&t service, and the train tracks are across the river but it never blew its horn and was just a rare low rumble. With ear plugs I didn’t hear it at all. Would stay here again!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Quiet and peaceful

    This is a clearly dispersed location. There is a single pit toilet. Camped right next to the lake. Lots of bugs being close to water but seemingly few mosquitoes

  • Mk A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank C Jones King Hill Area
    Jun. 15, 2023

    Frank C Jones King Hill Area

    No service

    Great little spot tucked away off the freeway and next to snake river! Not much space as far as camping goes. But there is an open lot area that says 10 day maximum. Also pit toilets by the boat launch. Didn’t stay cause I needed phone service to do work. Verizon and AT&T both did not work for me.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    May. 2, 2023

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Would work in a pinch

    Down a dirt road. This used to be a boat ramp, but it doesn't exist anymore. A few fire pits scattered around the hill and by the water. Vault toilet available. Great views of the mountains. No privacy other than some sage brush. No room for big rigs, 4wd not required.

  • Becbecandbunny O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Jul. 7, 2022

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Peaceful spot

    This is our 2nd stay at this campground but different season. The reservoir is low but the view is still gorgeous. We had the place to ourselves.

    Good cell coverage (TMobile).

  • Amber R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Apr. 19, 2022

    Little Camas Reservoir

    A pleasant place for a stop along the way

    Perfect for an overnight stop during a long drive. The access road also serves residential property some distance away so is well maintained. The primitive camping spots are close enough to the highway to make it a quick drive but far enough away to buffer most noise from passing traffic. Even though the landscape seems sparse there was very active wildlife during our stay, with many species of birds throughout the night and a chorus of coyotes at one point. The water level was really low, which would probably inhibit launching larger water craft, but the reservoir still provided a peaceful atmosphere. There definitely isn't any nearby wood for fires so people do need to bring in their own.

  • Becbecandbunny O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Apr. 10, 2022

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Great boondocking off the Hwy 20

    So happy we pulled off the road to stay here despite waking up to snow. Beautiful area with a view of the reservoir below. Very quiet.

    Sites marked with fire rings. No other signage seen. There is one pit toilet.

    Decent cell coverage. Road heading into the campground was accessible by a 2WD vehicle.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Jan. 17, 2021

    Little Camas Reservoir

    A forgotten gem

    We camped here in June 2020. There are clean vault toilets but not much else. The reservoir was practically empty. There were not picnic tables and the roads off the main road were not maintained. It was hard to tell if there were campsites there at all, but there were fire rings so we pulled in next to one and set up. One other camper came in later and set up down by the lake, but otherwise it was really quiet. Nice place to get away from everyone during a pandemic.

  • Amy S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ice Springs
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Ice Springs

    Great for ATV's

    If you are a fan of motorized vehicles and access to lots of off road adventure, this would be a great campground for you.  I like quiet tent camping, hence the 3 star rating, others might rate it higher.  We were here in the fall and there were a lot of hunters staying here.  We did see some road hunting so be careful if you are out here during hunting season.

  • Tiffany M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ice Springs
    Jun. 11, 2020

    Ice Springs

    Beautiful

    I thought it was beautiful here. There are places to barbecue and have a fire and there is a river right below the camp sites. Very quiet.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Ice Springs
    Jul. 14, 2019

    Ice Springs

    Deer Carcasses

    Deer carcasses and no toilet. The campground is used by hunters in RVs/trailers. The place was rancid, we did not stay here.



Guide to Bruneau

Camping near Bruneau, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot by the water or a place with fun activities, there’s something for everyone.

What to do

  • Explore the Oregon Trail: Visit the Three Island Crossing State Park Campground to learn about history while enjoying the outdoors. One reviewer mentioned, "There's an Oregon Trail Interpretive Center located at the park that is an excellent source of historical information."
  • Star Gazing: Head to Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground for amazing night skies. A visitor shared, "My favorite part is the star gazing program offered by the park staff during the summer."
  • Water Sports: If you enjoy boating or fishing, check out the Cottonwood CJ Strike Reservoir. One camper noted, "This campground is right on the Bruneau arm of CJ Strike, so having a boat is basically a necessity."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the sites. A review for Mountain Home RV Park stated, "This is by far the cleanest, nicest park I have ever seen."
  • Spacious Spots: Many enjoy the roomy campsites. One visitor at Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground said, "Spacious spots and a nice walk to the river."
  • Pet-Friendly Options: Campgrounds like Carmela RV Park at Y Knot Winery welcome pets. A reviewer mentioned, "Leashed pets are welcome and mine loves the grass."

What you should know

  • Limited Shade: Many campgrounds, like Cottonwood CJ Strike Reservoir, have little shade. One camper warned, "If you reserve a spot that is not near shade, you will cook."
  • Noise Levels: Campers at Trail Break RV Park & Campground noted the noise from the highway. A review mentioned, "The highway was loud, but something you could get used to."
  • Bugs in Spring: If you’re camping in spring, be prepared for bugs. A visitor at Jacks Creek Campground said, "We found 6 ticks within an hour of being there."

Tips for camping with families

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with water access for fun activities. One family at Cove at CJ Strike Reservoir enjoyed, "Great camp ground for water sports."
  • Bring Bug Spray: Be ready for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Jacks Creek Campground advised, "Just bring bug spray."
  • Plan for Quiet Nights: If your family needs quiet, consider campgrounds away from busy roads. A review for Frank C Jones King Hill Area noted, "Felt safe, nice view of the river."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your campground has the right hookups for your RV. A visitor at Mountain Home RV Park appreciated, "The utilities were in the middle of the pad, plus they had two sewer connections."
  • Space for Big Rigs: Look for campgrounds that can accommodate larger RVs. One reviewer at Trail Break RV Park & Campground mentioned, "Plenty of space in my site for my 37’ and tow car!"
  • WiFi Availability: If you need internet, check for WiFi options. A camper at Carmela RV Park at Y Knot Winery noted, "We got one bar on Verizon."

Camping near Bruneau, Idaho, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make some awesome memories!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Bruneau, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Bruneau, ID is Frank C Jones King Hill Area with a 4.1-star rating from 7 reviews.

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