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$15 - $40 / night
"Ponderosa is in beautiful McCall, Idaho. Close to downtown and the lake. Great hiking trails. Good park for a family. The campsites are right next to one another, so not much privacy there."
"Great walking path around and down to the lake as well! Quick 10min ride into town for a nice lake side dinner."
"Beautiful lake, nice campground, little beach spots nearby. The lake is very large. Boat ramp is close by. You can swim, kayak, canoe, paddle board, boat, fish. Camping spots are large."
"We chose Lake Cascade because we had heard that the lake winds were great for sailing and that is true. We stayed at Blue Heron campground."
"After about 1/2 mile, you will see the lake off to your right. There are camp sites all along this stretch of the lake with direct access to the lake."
"Plenty of off-road trails."
$15 / night
"The best hot spring locates a short distance from the campground. This is one of my favorite places to camp. The trees around gave us plenty of shade on a hot day!"
"We adore this spot for so many reasons—proximity to adorable McCall but removed enough to feel remote, trees, hiking along the water, close encounters with the fauna kind :) do yourself a favor and visit"
$15 - $34 / night
"The campsites were large and there was access to the lake. The only space left for us was the one right in the front near the entrance but it was great!"
"This small lakeside campground captured our hearts. Who could resist it, with wide open lakefront views like these? A easy launch for kayaks by day, and a sunset view from the campfire by night."
$15 - $30 / night
"The beach at the lake is lovely. Site #7 backs up to a large beach area. The campground is convenient to Donnelly and McCall, and quite close to Tamarack Resort (7 minutes), if you are riding there."
"Close to the water, very chilly at the end of the season. Glad to have toilets and water."
$10 - $30 / night
"Campground is well maintained and provides access to toilets and water (hand pump). Nice fire rings and picnic tables at each site. But the sites are close together and the mosquitos were swarming."
"Close to lost lake. A bit tight road around the camp, but I've seen 5th wheelers in there. Clean sites, even some ADA sites."
$28 - $39 / night
"Minutes from Donnelly Idaho for “the things you forgot”. Great views coming back again for sure."
"Right on Lake Cascade so you have lake views on one side and mountain views on the other, seriously beautiful. Shows off Idaho in a good way!"
$10 - $50 / night
"quiet, easily accesible near hiking trail and Weiser river"
GuideVery well maintained site with a clean pit toilet. Contrary to the Forest Service web site, there is potable water, a single working hand pump. Some TMO cell coverage at north entrance but generally not usable. Traffic noise during day, didn't notice at night.
TravelerSmall quiet campground, it is right off the road but it wasn't busy for us. Campsites right along the river! Very well kept bathrooms and bear proof trash cans.
TravelerDogs loved being off leash. We drove a bit further down the road and there were some dsp camping spots. Found a nice large flat area for 2 nights. Lots of mosquitoes.
GuideWe stayed at Easters Cove campground. It's a few miles in on a dusty dirt road. Most people drive the slow posted speed limit. Our partially shared site was next to the road, and, once parked, the dust wasn't bad. We rode or bikes along the road and enjoyed easy water access at our campground for fishing.
TravelerStayed for 3 nights the Wednesday before Memorial weekend and found a great walk-in spot right on the lake. Great views and during the week we had the campground to ourselves! The camp host was awesome! Plenty of room between sites unlike some of the other campgrounds around. Lots of space for our pup. Already saw quite a few mosquitos and spot 10 is right by a little I let so I imagine mosquitoes will only get worse so bring spray lol. We will definitely look into this one again.
RangerIf you fish and have a boat this is it!! Nice big spots, great facilities but the terrain is super steep, not much in the way of “beaches” and ability to enjoy the water without a boat. Road has many sharp curves but large rigs can make it there. Lots to do in the Hell’s Canyon area. I have a feeling this area gets really hot in the Summer months.
TravelerAs usual another great Oregon State Campground. Appears to be well maintained and clean plus right on the Snake River.
LegendA few miles from Huntington Oregon, but there are 12 miles of unpaved road to reach the camp. You drive the whole way along the Snake River and arrive at a beautifully kept area with many level spots, great cell phone reception, free firewood collection on the beach, fresh eggs for sale and wonderful hosts. I will be back as waking up to the mountains and sunrise and the river is exactly why I'm out here!
ScoutClean RV camping on the Snake River. Poor cell service, no WiFi. One shower for 40 + sites. Not crowded for the 2nd week of May. I would stop here again if I am in the area.
Camping near Council, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near Council, Idaho, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Council, ID offers a wide range of camping options, with 213 campgrounds and RV parks near Council, ID and 27 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Council, ID is Peninsula Campground — Ponderosa State Park with a 4.4-star rating from 36 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 free dispersed camping spots near Council, ID.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Council, ID that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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