Best Tent Camping near Cobalt, ID

Recent Tent Reviews in Cobalt

109 Reviews of 49 Cobalt Campgrounds

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  UT801

  Ranger

  

  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.

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  Michael

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Shoup Bridge Campground — Salmon Field Office (Blm)

  Nice overnight

  Site 5, probably the best. Clean, cheap, safe, right on the river. 5 miles from downtown.Sure,it’s close to the road, but it’s not that bad. I probably wouldn’t make it a 5 day vacation site,but I’m sure people do. I’d stay here again

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  Ben H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 5, 2024

  Morgan Bar Campground

  Correct location

  I stayed here for one night. It is $5 per night. I had decent Verizon signal. There were at least eight camping areas. While I stayed here about half were full. The camping limit for this area is 14 days. There is a camping host that lives here so you cannot overnight park for free. There is river access. The only plot that I found that I could use my hammock at was plot 8. Just because of the lack of strong trees.

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  owen T.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 18, 2024

  Agency Creek Campground Lehmi Pass

  Lewis and clark stopped here

  7 spots off the beaten path, small creek lehmi. On the Lewis and Ckark trail. Bathroom is ADA.

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  Evan H.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Scott B.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Elk Bend RV Park

  Great stop

  Stoped for an overnight on our way to glacier. Clean and nice park.

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  Angie R.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Chris N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 2, 2024

  Indian Trees Campground

  Lovely campground in the trees with a small creek

  This campground was lovely. We had spot 14, which is an excellent spot with lots of room, easy access to a vault toilet and lovely background noise from the creek. Camp hosts are very welcoming and accommodating.

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  Sonya

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Greg B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 15, 2023

  Challis Hot Springs

  What a GORGEOUS place!!

  After riding ID75, it was time to find camp. Sure there are a bazillion to choose from along the highway, but I wanted to soak in the highly reviewed waters. I was NOT disappointed!!! Beautiful lawn, one of the freshest hot springs I’ve visited, and great campers. Side not: this place was recently purchased/handed over to the Idaho State Parks system.

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  Inez

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Tee C.

  Legend

  

  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.

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  Tee C.

  Legend

  

  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!

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  Ashley R.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2023

  Indian Trees Campground

  Clean and quiet

  Small quiet campground just off the highway ( though you can’t see it and rarely hear it.) very quiet. Nice host.

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  Allison M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 24, 2023

  Williams Lake Campground

  Just what I was looking for!!

  This camp site was great. We visited the lake that was maybe 5 minutes away from the sites and swam out to a little island to cliff jump! It was a beautiful and well kept site. I would definitely recommend taking a reliable car because the road is a little difficult to the sites, but worth it.

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  Mandi W.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Mariana H.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Marian J.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 27, 2022

  Deep Creek

  Beautiful crystal clear water

  It is a long gravel road to get there but worth the trip! It’s beautiful! We fished off the dock and was visited by a large otter!

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  Mark & Kelly G.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  cathy L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 8, 2022

  Indian Trees Campground

  Perfect FS Campground

  Level site, quiet, gorgeous, cool and private.

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  Christine

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2022

  Round Valley RV Park

  Basic RV campground

  Many large and well spaced pull through sites, all on gravel. Very little shade. Water, sewer and electric all good. Easy in and out. Access the OHV trails from here.

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  Cindy G.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Lorrie K.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Angela C.

  Scout

  

  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!

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  Scott H.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 26, 2022

  Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

  Great park

  From the minute we arrived we loved this place and decided to cancel other reservations and stay here

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  Steve O.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 13, 2022

  Indian Trees Campground

  Beautiful and quiet

  Has a nice 1 night stay. Small creek running through makes for some white noise. Loved it!

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  Luann

  Scout

  

  May. 27, 2022

  Challis Hot Springs

  Beautiful view and pools at Challis Hot Springs

  This place is a true gem. Getting to experience hot springs without hiking to them is so nice. The staff are friendly and accommodating. Such a peaceful spot. We ended up staying an extra night!