Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Carmen, ID

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Carmen, ID (46)

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Carmen

103 Reviews of 46 Carmen Campgrounds


  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Watts Bridge Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Watts Bridge Campground

    Okay site on Salmon River--HOT in July

    Simple campground along Salmon River--beautiful setting, with maybe 5 spaces, not all of which are marked well but do have picnic tables to indicate. Also a vault toilet at loop campground. Buggy, even with river flowing and slight wind. Free, which is nice. Can hear US93 traffic, but not bad considering neighbor ran generator which drowned out some noise.

  • Evan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bobcat Gulch
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Bobcat Gulch

    Good Stop for the Night

    Pretty small and basic campground. I counted what I think was 9 sites? There are no numbered sites, just designated fire rings to indicate the different sites I suppose. One large accesible pit toilet is available. Most sites back up to the river which is pretty nice. FREE and pretty quiet for the Saturday night I stayed - 4 open spots at 8:30pm. Only downside is it’s rather close to the highway and you can hear cars driving by pretty regularly.

  • Lisa K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lodgepole Campground
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Lodgepole Campground

    Nice to be by the river

    We had a lovely site that was close to the Wise River. Even with a full camp, the ambient sound of the river shielded the sounds of people talking or kids playing. The bathroom facilities were clean. Most campsites had some shade for either sitting or having a tent. Most people were in self sufficient RVs since there are not hookups. The campground also had a water pump with clean and very cold water.

  • Angie R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Century 2 Campground & RV Park
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Century 2 Campground & RV Park

    Amazing Management Nice Location

    The management is absolutely incredible! This place is perfect. Access to river to look at great! Renamed to Andreas on the River.

    The management helped us get in and made sure we were good. Super 5 stars! Great location near River for rafting. (30 min drive)

    The other visitors are a little opinionated and like to share their opinions on your RV.

    Super loved it all day! Stay there!

    Dog park area is not fenced in. Nice place for them to do business.

  • Sharon W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Gulch
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Deer Gulch

    Nice trees near river

    Beautiful grass in most of the spots. Fire rings, bathrooms near by. We have a 26 ft TT and this was perfect right off highway. Only stayed one day due to it being a little warm and we were heading up north. Did have shade and it cooled off at night . Lots of room for our dogs to run by site without bothering others.

  • Scott C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Martin Creek
    May. 28, 2024

    Martin Creek

    Nice camp.

    This is a nice little camping spot. Not full on memorial Day weekend. I can only assume it will be busy for the Four of July. There are some nice trails nearby.

  • Scott C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mussigbrod
    May. 19, 2024

    Mussigbrod

    Awesome spring camping!

    The camp grounds were not busy, and no mosquitoes right now. Fishing was slow but we caught fish. Saw lots of animals even a video of a Grizzly not but 3 miles from the camp grounds. Another camper had the video of the Grizzly from the night before!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Watts Bridge Campground
    May. 9, 2024

    Watts Bridge Campground

    Overnight with dogs

    Pulled over mid day to spend the afternoon and night. We took the second to last spot on the river side. Arrived at noon on a Tuesday, departed at 8am next day and were the only campers. Very easy river access from site, but water is moving quickly. We walked to the other side of the bridge and let our dogs jump in where the water was calmer. Overall really clean and well maintained space. The only thing that will prevent us from coming back is the cottonwood tree droppings. They’re everywhere and very sticky, so if you have long haired dogs, it’s a nightmare to get them out.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Creek
    Mar. 23, 2024

    Boulder Creek

    Gorgeous campground with sketchy roads and tons of bugs

    The road to the campground was terrifying. Steep drop offs, sharp rocks, narrow lanes, and just really scary to be honest. The campground was nice, it was very pretty but the bugs were overwhelming for some.

  • R W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grasshopper Campground and Picnic Area
    Aug. 27, 2023

    Grasshopper Campground and Picnic Area

    Came back!

    Awesome campground, the camp host is friendly and making rounds to ensure the bathrooms are stocked and that everyone is enjoying their time. We camped at number 5 last time, and we just got done camping at number 15 for the weekend. Crystal park is not thst far and the Wise river is right after it. Also vheck out Elkhorn hotsprings th a ts the next turn for a natural spring nad suana. Can't wait to camp here again. The picture below will show you our camp set up sadly Teo fridns had to take off earlier before photos. We easily fit 4 tents and had 2 dogs with us. The site provides shared food storages, also vualt toilets, and drinkable water at the faucets through out the camp ground. It was 25 a night for 3 vehicles so we spent 50 in total. Another perk if you need or forgot something go to Ma's store it has a bit of everything. It's just on the other side of the lodge in Grasshopper.

  • R W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Grasshopper Campground and Picnic Area
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Grasshopper Campground and Picnic Area

    Very nice

    The campground is very nice, it was clean and had 2 water taps available. You can hear the creek at night, which is a huge plus for me. They have mutiple food storages available that are shared. There wasn't any firewood that was easy to find. I recommend bringing your own or running to Ma's County Market. For kiln dried wood, it doesn't last long, but you can cook with it.. The cost was 15.00 USD a night with 5 dollars more per vehicle. Site 5 could park 4 vehicles easy. The rest can only fit 2. Bigger parites can go to the group campground in the front. Number five could park about six cars easy. Also you could pitch about 7 to 9 tents on it.

  • I
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Campground
    Aug. 3, 2023

    Spring Creek Campground

    Hot, hot and hot

    I would not recommend end of July/ August. Temps 100 and no breeze. Plenty to see if traveling in vehicle like bighorn sheep, whitetail deer and bald eagles. Recommend a visit to the firefighter memorial at Indian river FS training camp.

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Van Houten Campground
    Aug. 2, 2023

    North Van Houten Campground

    Nice fishing lake

    Nice little campsite near a small, quiet fishing lake. About 5 sites here with a pit toilet. No cell service. 10 mile rocky road in, but saw a fifth wheel, so its not impassable by any means! There’s also South Van Houten on the other side, but I can’t imagine this serene little patch of heaven gets too full. Saw folks swimming, fishing, and boating in the lake.

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Van Houten Campground
    Aug. 2, 2023

    South Van Houten Campground

    Lovely lakeside camping for free!

    Nice small camping area with about 5 sites, complete with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. It was a fairly long drive down a somewhat road but wide gravel road, but I did see a truck with a big fifth wheel on it, so you can definitely do it!

    Fishing in lake, just no motorized boats. Pit toilets. Pretty area!

  • Mandi W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Creek BLM Camping
    Jul. 6, 2023

    Camp Creek BLM Camping

    Beautiful view

    We were the only ones there, each spot is super private, there aren’t many spots. Ours was right on the river and we could easily go down and swim from our site. Fully dispersed no services, no cell signal (verizon). Only con is that it is close enough to hwy 93 that you can see and hear cars going by, but it’s not a super busy road.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Gulch
    May. 22, 2023

    Deer Gulch

    Great view

    Great view of the mountains and plenty of sites. Wasn’t too busy but others were around. There were bathrooms and some sites had fire rings. 93 is close so there is some mild highway noise but nothing unbearable. Bathroom was reasonably clean and stocked with toilet paper. I had full bars with Verizon (the cell tower was within line of sight) but my friend with t-mobile had no service whatsoever. Overall a nice inviting site.

  • Mariana H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Watts Bridge Campground
    Oct. 26, 2022

    Watts Bridge Campground

    Beautiful camping

    Landed the spot on the far right side of the campsite, right on the river. Absolutely beautiful with all the leaves changing. Nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the river. Minimal sound from the road.

  • Mark & Kelly G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Lakes
    Aug. 13, 2022

    Twin Lakes

    Beautiful!

    Large, flat sites - many of which are right on the water.  Gorgeous views with the lakes nestled between mountains!  Plenty of space between sites.  Great hiking trail.  We didn't fish, but we watched others catch many trout out of kayaks with fly rods.  There were about ten sites (and the cabin) full while we were there over a weekend.  Vault toilets.  No hook-ups.  Long, bumpy road going in and out.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park
    Aug. 9, 2022

    Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park

    Just Awesome

    Awesome little campground next to Grasshopper Creek. There aren’t many sites here but we were lucky enough to get two. Each space has plenty of room for the kids to run around and play. Caught a few fish on the fly too. Mosquitos were bad, no surprise there with the creek close by. The ghost town is a must see!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Gulch
    Aug. 7, 2022

    Deer Gulch

    Nice place near river

    This is a nice and convenient place to stop. Right along the Salmon river. RT. 93 is close so some traffic noise. Vault toilets. No dump or water. Lots of sites to the left and right after crossing the bridge.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Bend RV Park
    Jul. 21, 2022

    Elk Bend RV Park

    Peaceful, Salmon River, Fabulous Owner

    We stayed two nights in this delightful peaceful campground. The owner was incredibly nice, accommodating and kept this place so well-maintained. Extremely clean nice laundry room with coin operated machines, central dump area the sites are just water and electric, very nice grass around the gravel sites perfect for dogs. The vistas are spectacular, the river is crystal clear over rocks and floating down on either and include plateable kayak, raft, or canoe is very doable. Restaurant across the street that has a pretty patio really really nice town. This is a more remote town but an excellent stop. We will come here again.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

    Scenic and Peaceful

    So close to a five star campground if it were not for the swarming mosquitoes anywhere in the shade. Grounds were well taken care of, owners so very nice and helpful, showers and restrooms spotless and free, great little laundry room, and cute gift shop. Lots of boat launches up and down river for kayaking.very peaceful. One down side was the lack of nice swimming area in the campground. Spots were side by side so little in the way of privacy. Wi-Fi was weak but worked. No cell service for Verizon. Nearest town with groceries etc. is in Salmon so stock up before you go.

  • Angela C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Bend RV Park
    Jul. 18, 2022

    Elk Bend RV Park

    Peaceful and Idyllic

    We set up our daughter in our Super C here for 2 months while she worked in nearby Salmon during the busy season. We were so happy with the beautiful scenery, quiet grounds, and excellent service from the owner. If she ever needed anything, they were happy to help. There is a clean laundry room, showers, and bathrooms onsite, and more than enough space for a 40 foot RV. There are shade trees, some grass sites, some landscape rock sites, picnic tables, a gas firepit, and an onsite mini-store if you need. The owner waited for us until we arrived, helped us get our bearings, and then grew to be a friend. If you are needing to camp(even in a tent!) anywhere near Salmon, Idaho, you need to go and see Stewart at Elk Bend RV Park. Say hi to the deer that roam the area, too, or walk across the street and listen to the Salmon River. Just a beautiful area! Sites with full hookups and not. Would not hesitate to recommend Elk Bend RV Park.

    Pet Friendly!

  • a
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Creek BLM Camping
    May. 23, 2022

    Camp Creek BLM Camping

    Great place to set up camp!

    We travel in a 23 foot camper van. Plenty of room for our rig. Great views! Very little Verizon service. There are three spots to camp here. One right in the river (difficult to find a level spot on the river). We had the first pull through spot and was perfect.



Guide to Carmen

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Carmen, Idaho, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like spacious sites and scenic views

  • At Twin Lakes, campers can enjoy large, flat sites with gorgeous views of the lakes nestled between mountains, perfect for pets to roam.
  • Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground offers well-maintained grounds with plenty of space for pets to explore, along with a cozy atmosphere by the river.
  • Camp Creek BLM Camping features private spots along the river, allowing pets to enjoy nature while you relax by the water.

Activities for you and your pets

  • Enjoy non-motorized water activities at Twin Lakes, where you can kayak or canoe while your pet splashes around in the shallow waters.
  • Elk Bend RV Park is located near the Salmon River, providing excellent fishing opportunities and scenic walks for you and your dog.
  • At Waddington Creek Primitive Campsite, you can hike along the river and enjoy the beautiful fall colors while your pet enjoys the fresh air.

Tips for camping with dogs near Carmen

  • Always bring plenty of water for your pet, especially at places like Camp Creek BLM Camping, where there are no drinking water facilities.
  • Keep your pet leashed at Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground to ensure their safety around other campers and wildlife.
  • Make sure to pack waste bags to clean up after your pet, especially in more remote areas like Bobcat Gulch, where there are no trash facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Carmen, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Carmen, ID is Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 6 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Carmen, ID?

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