Best Dispersed Camping near Cambridge, ID

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Cambridge, ID (15)

    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping

    1. Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping

    13 Reviews
    21 Photos
    163 Saves
    McCammon, Idaho

    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).

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackrock Canyon Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackrock Canyon Recreation Site

    2. Blackrock Canyon Recreation Site

    6 Reviews
    2 Photos
    60 Saves
    Inkom, Idaho

    The Blackrock Canyon is associated with the Chinese Peak – Blackrock Rock Trail System, providing non-motorized and motorized users over 40 miles of trails to utilize for OHV, equestrian, mountain biking and hiking. This site is equipped with sheltered picnic tables, fire rings, vaulted restrooms and 2 trailhead parking lots. Additionally, there is an ATV loading/unloading ramp at the lower lot. Site and trail rules and regulations are posted at the trailheads. The site is closed to shooting year around.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Portneuf Lower Sportsmen's Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Portneuf Lower Sportsmen's Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Heart Mountain Spring
    Camper-submitted photo from Heart Mountain Spring
    Camper-submitted photo from Heart Mountain Spring
    Camper-submitted photo from Heart Mountain Spring
    Camper-submitted photo from Heart Mountain Spring
    Camper-submitted photo from Heart Mountain Spring
    Camper-submitted photo from Pebble Creek Road Pull-Off
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site

    6. Snake River Vista Recreation Site

    8 Reviews
    18 Photos
    115 Saves
    American Falls, Idaho

    Camping, fishing for trout and boating are the favorite activities along the Snake River from this semi-developed recreation site.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
    Camper-submitted photo from Smithfield Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Smithfield Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Smithfield Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Smithfield Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Smithfield Dispersed Campsite

    8. Smithfield Dispersed Campsite

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    175 Saves
    Richmond, Utah

    Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no toilets, no treated water, and no fire grates are provided.

    Camping in dispersed areas on the Forest is allowed for fourteen (14) days in any thirty (30) day consecutive period. Campers must move off Forest after reaching the 14-day limit. The stay limit also applies to all camping equipment (tents, chairs, ATVs, ATV trailers, etc.), even if used by a different person or group. Camping equipment must be removed by the end of the fourteen (14) day stay limit or the equipment may be impounded. Stay limits are implemented to reduce impacts to vegetation and wildlife habitat, as well as provide access to popular campsite areas for other visitors.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Creek Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Creek Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Creek Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Creek Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Creek Guard Station
    Camper-submitted photo from Diamond Creek Guard Station

    9. Diamond Creek Guard Station

    3 Reviews
    17 Photos
    12 Saves
    Auburn, Wyoming

    Overview

    Diamond Creek Guard Station is located 30 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho. The current building was constructed in the early 1990 ??s as a snowmobile warming hut. The cabin is accessible by car in warmer months and by snowmobile in winter. The cabin provides a few conveniences; however, guests should be prepared to bring the supplies and equipment they need to make their stay more comfortable.

    Recreation

    The Bear Canyon OHV Trail is about two miles north of the guard station . Hikers and mountain bikers will also find trails nearby. The area surrounding the cabin is a playground for snowmobilers and skiers in the winter months. Anglers can fish in nearby Diamond Creek. The surrounding area also attracts big game and game bird hunters.

    Natural Features

    The cabin sits in a meadow at an elevation of 6,900 feet surrounded by the peaks of Dry Ridge and the Webster sub-range in southeastern Idaho. Stands of aspen and lodgepole pine dot the landscape. Wildlife in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest includes black bears, wolves, elk, moose, mule deer, bison, grizzly bears , mountain lions and pronghorn.

    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Cabins
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Drinking Water

    $35 / night

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    Recent Dispersed Reviews in Cambridge

    37 Reviews of 15 Cambridge Campgrounds


    • Michael The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
      Sep. 1, 2024

      Snake River Vista Recreation Site

      Great Spot!

      Great location just a few minutes off the highway with multiple sites. Offers great views of the river and several prebuilt fire rings around the area as well. 4 x 4 recommended to get down to some of the lower spots, but there’s sites up top as well that would be suitable for 2-Wheel drive vehicles. Bring bug spray if you visit in the hotter months

    • LThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
      Aug. 15, 2024

      Snake River Vista Recreation Site

      Massive confusion and deep ruts

      I don't know how people are finding the beautiful places they show here. I used the GPS coordinates from here and it led me to a maze of twisted little passages. Very deeply rutted roads challenging me and my 4wd led to a complex of turns and turnarounds. The only road that appeared to lead down to the river was dirt at about 45 degrees. There are many ways to go and I don't know how to could know which to take. Must be dumb luck to find a pretty place by the river.

      So, I left and went to the location that the BLM website gives for this named place. It's not the same place. The official location of this place is farther west. That is poorly identified, too. There's a signed turnoff but down the road there's a "Y". I went right. That led to confusion and nasty flies going into my nose and eyes. I left.

      Looking at the map later it appears that I should have gone LEFT at the "Y" instead of right. I have no idea what that's like.

      Basically, this place has many roads that intersect and go to unknown places. I don't know why there are so many roads, circles, "Y"s, along the river, perpendicular to the river.

      The BLM website isn't helpful. I called them and expected a call back but didn't get it.

      I wouldn't go here without one of the people here who submitted great reviews with beautiful photos. It's not worth the confusing directions (both my Garmin RV GPS and Google Maps were wrong in different places) and ambiguity of destinations.

    • Kaden M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
      Aug. 4, 2024

      Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping

      Wasted time looking here

      Tons of land, tons of campsites.. but most are "occupied" by empty trailers with no other vehicles or people around. There's empty cars parked on top of fire pits, no tents or any sort of life nearby. Felt strange.

      This road is rough and very bumpy. Didn't feel comfortable "taking over" a campsite with things already parked there. Wouldn't recommend coming here.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
      Jul. 30, 2024

      Snake River Vista Recreation Site

      Stunner

      Such easy access off 86, so it’s the perfect pull out for a road trip. We were traveling from Colorado to Oregon and found this spot late in the evening of our 2nd day and couldn’t have been happier. We rolled in amongst the thunderstorms, which blew over just in time for a beautiful sunset. There was a little noise from the road, but once we crawled in the tent it was hard to distinguish the traffic noise from that of the river.

      Very clean, lots of spots, 10 out of 10 would stay here again.

    • Kennedy F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
      Jul. 15, 2024

      Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping

      Big areas of solitude

      Ended up driving this road up to Idaho to find a bigger spot and some solitude. Took the dirt road for about 30 minutes and got the most perfect spot. Nobody was near us and the view was amazing. We went at the beginning of June, it was a bit chilly some mornings and at night, so come prepared.

    • Chris A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Portneuf Lower Sportsmen's Access
      Jul. 7, 2024

      Portneuf Lower Sportsmen's Access

      Quick Overnight Pullover

      Easy access from Lava with about 10 designated spots, most with room for two vehicles and one(?) pull through spot that fit my truck/30foot TT. Most had either a metal fire ring or picnic table or both. Pretty enough area, but right off the road and even closer to a train that passed through multiple times at night.

      Pulled in at 10:30 pm Saturday night July Fourth weekend and was able to snag the last spot so very clutch!

      NOTE - Google satellite photos are NOT accurate, the area is fenced off and sites are limited, no longer the free for all it appears to have been

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
      May. 9, 2024

      Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping

      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.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Blackrock Canyon Recreation Site
      Oct. 9, 2023

      Blackrock Canyon Recreation Site

      Great Spot!

      Nice spot in a gravel parking lot surrounded by small mountains with toilets nearby. Park on the right as camping is prohibited on the left.

      As others have mentioned, dirt bikes and four wheelers are driving by at night & you can just barely hear the cars from the highway. I’m sure I’ll sleep juuuuust fine 😌

    • Cory M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
      Sep. 26, 2023

      Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping

      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.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
      Jul. 13, 2023

      Snake River Vista Recreation Site

      Looked like a goat trail

      The road down to it was silt. We were afraid we wouldn't make it back out. It was like an old goat trail. The camp spots were not near the water and people burned garbage on them. I really don't recommend this spot. There were wood pallets and an old headboard people were trying to burn.

    • Violeta A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
      Jul. 1, 2023

      Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping

      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.

    • GThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
      Jul. 1, 2023

      Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping

      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.

    • Aubz2themax The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
      Jun. 25, 2023

      Snake River Vista Recreation Site

      Beautiful & Secluded

      What an amazing find! This camp site had 4-5 sites, some on the hill others near the water. There was even a little beach that could be see from the road near the river. We found the perfect shady spot with fire pits built and the sound of the river in the background. Only 1 other person was there overnight. It was quiet and relaxing!

    • Keith S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
      Jun. 25, 2023

      Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping

      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.

    • Erika M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
      Jun. 23, 2023

      Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping

      Beautiful location right off highway 89

      Absolutely beautiful location off highway 89. A popular place especially for ohv-ers. Lots of places to park but most of them seemed to be “claimed” (tents or trailers with no vehicles) for the upcoming weekend. That is the only reason for the loss of one star. We were there on a Thursday night just for and one night stop-and-go, so any of those claimed spots we could have used had they not been there.

      There is a creek that flows back and forth around the area, we had that for our soundtrack as we slept.

      At about mile 2 from the turn-off, there is a cattle guard and clear signs that the road is public but the land is not. It is possible that there is another cattle guard further up and more dispersed passed it as we saw more rvs head up and not turn around and come back, but we did not investigate that.

      Well worth the trip in the search for a spot though. It was an amazing stay.

    • Robin B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
      Jun. 19, 2023

      Snake River Vista Recreation Site

      Wonderful secluded spot

      This site is right above the snake River so you can hear the water, wonderful way to fall asleep! You are in the High Desert of Idaho so this site is amongst sagebrush but has good shade trees also. When I was there I could start a tent but this ground does tend to get pretty hard during dry season so staking may be a bit more difficult.

      There are actually 2 sites you can pitch a tent or park a vehicle. There is also a firepit. I got really good cell reception. There are fun trails to explore with beautiful scenery. This would also be a great spot if you like to pole fish. You can walk to the river and cast in! This spot os about 8 miles to the American Falls Dam where you can kayak, SUP, fish, and picnic

      The directions were spot on. I recommend a vehicle with relatively high clearance. It os closer to the interstate than you would expect so you can hear vehicles but was super quiet at night

    • Auston T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping
      Jun. 13, 2023

      Franklin Basin Dispersed Camping

      Off-grid camping with beautiful scenery.

      I have grown up camping in the Franklin Basin area. It is the perfect location for anyone looking for places to hike or ride. There are many different places to visit throughout the area such as the "Plane Crash" site, Beaver Creek, old logging trails, and more. If your looking for a place to just get out in the dirt and relax, this is the place.

    • Daisee Mae S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Heart Mountain Spring
      Nov. 29, 2022

      Heart Mountain Spring

      Washboard Road

      This was a very amazing experience. The hot springs were absolutely amazing.

      There were a few visitors but only us and one other stayed. Our stay was a couple of nights.

      It’s worth the drive if you have 4WD or very good shocks and suspension



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