Best Tent Camping near Council, ID
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Best Tent Sites Near Council, ID (57)
1. Brundage Reservoir Camping Area
New Meadows, Idaho3 Reviews•23 Photos•37 SavesLocated along Brundage Reservoir are several dispersed campsites suitable for tent or small RV camping. Fishing is great at the reservoir so bring your fishing pole. Small motor boats are allowed on the reservoir. No tables available, but there are several fire rings and a restroom. CAmpsites are not reservable - no fees are charged for using these dispersed camp sites. Expect cold nights and warm days.
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- Fires
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2. Northwest Passage Campground — Ponderosa State Park
McCall, Idaho2 Reviews•12 Photos•60 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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3. Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area
Spink, Idaho1 Review•4 Photos•44 SavesThis is a small, quiet two-unit dispersed camping area located in the Paddy Flat area. Adjacent to Rapid Creek. Tables, fire rings and toilet available on site.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
4. Paddy Flat - Jughandle Mountain Area, McCall RD
Spink, Idaho1 Review•2 Photos•17 SavesThe Paddy Flat and Jughandle Mountain area is located southeast of McCall on the McCall Ranger District. Paddy Flat is accessed from Paddy Flat road a few miles north of Donnelly, Idaho. Jughandle Mountain can be accessed via trail from the Paddy Flat area, the Boulder Lake Area, and from the Lake Fork Creek Trailhead. Recreation sites within the area: Kennelly Creek Campground Paddy Flat Camping Area Rapid Creek Camping Area Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin Rental East Fork Kennelly Creek Trail #099 North Fork Kennelly Creek Trail #102 Paddy Flat/Lake Fork Trail #103 Boulder Lake Trail #105
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5. Paradise Campground
Richland, Oregon1 Review•9 SavesAt the Justrite Campground, four undeveloped campsites are located next to Mann Creek. This is a great area to explore on a mountain bike; backcountry roads and trails cover miles of the Hitt Mountains. Fishing for rainbow trout.
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7. Granite Lake Camping Area
New Meadows, Idaho1 Review•32 SavesThis is a rustic dispersed campground with 7 sites located next to Granite Lake. Several trails leave from this camping area. Sites have tables and fire rings and there is one restroom. The road to the site is not suitable for large RVs. Four-wheel drive is recommended to access Granite Lake. Most suited for tent camping. Camping sites are not reservable and no fees are charged for use of these dispersed camp sites. Expect warm days and cool nights.
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8. Lick Creek Area, McCall & Krassel Ranger Districts
Payette National Forest, Idaho1 Review•3 Photos•14 SavesThe Lick Creek area is just east of McCall and is accessed from Lick Creek Road. This is a beautiful area that many think of as the Alps of Idaho. There are many recreation opportunities in this area such as camping, a guard station cabin rental and many trailheads that lead to alpine lakes. A drive to the top of Lick Creek Summit from McCall only takes about 40 minutes. This is a highly recommended area! Camping & Cabin Rental Lake Fork Guard Station Cabin Rental Lake Fork Campground Black Lee Dispersed Camp Site 33 Mile Dispersed Camp Site Scenery Scenic Drive: Lick Creek Road to the South Fork of the Salmon River. Hiking Hum Lake/North Fork Lick Creek Trail #082 Loon Creek Tail #084 Duck/Hum Lake Trail #085 to #082 Fitsum Creek Trail #087 Lake Fork Creek to Paddy Flat Trail #103 East Fork of Lake Fork Creek Trail (Snowslide) #104 Fall Creek Loop Trail #107 Fall Creek Saddle Trail #108 Crestline Trail #109 Box Lake Trail #110 Maki Lake Trail #135 Lake Fork First Bridge Trail #339 Rock Climbing Slick Rock
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9. Paradise Campground
Richland, Oregon1 Review•8 SavesThese two undeveloped campsites are on Mann Creek. This is a great area to explore on a mountain bike; backcountry roads and trails cover miles of the Hitt Mountains.
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- Fires
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- Equestrian
10. Fish Lake Campground
Halfway, Oregon3 Reviews•72 Photos•39 SavesThe Fish Lake Campground is located adjacent to the picturesque Fish Lake in the Wallowa Mountains. As a high elevation campground visitors enjoy fishing, boating, and hiking at the nearby wildernes and non-wilderness trailheads. Six of the 21 tent/trailers sites have been constructed to accommodate persons with disabilities, and 6 sites on the upper loop are available for RV's longer than 20 feet. Considerations: Mosquitos! and dropping water levels in late summer.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Council
412 Reviews of 57 Council Campgrounds
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John E. M.
ScoutTie Creek Campground
Tie creek
Just off the asphalt on a gravel road. Very dusty and noisy on the weekends. Can be busy because a lot people park in there to float the river.
- MMarianne C.
Traveler
Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
Farewell bend campground
Nice campground, clean bathrooms and showers.Friendly people beautiful views. Website for reservations was difficult. You seem to have some glitches
Nick J.Traveler
Aneroid Lake Backcountry Dispersed Campsite
Great Backcountry High Alpine Lake
Aneroid Lake is one of my favorite locations in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The dispersed camping for backpackers is on the North side of the lake, whereas the South side is private property (Camp Halton). The lake is stocked every few years with rainbow trout, and has a good supply of brook trout.
The water is very cold but worth the dip if it's a hot summer day.
- RRonda D.Traveler
Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area
Amazing, peaceful location!
We arrived on a Thursday afternoon in October. There were many spots available along the road leading up to this site. But they were close to the road and we wanted to be off the road. We ended up at the last spot on the road right before the interpretive trail at the end. This spot was tucked into the trees. And once we got our camper backed in, we didn’t even know the road was there. And the VIEW! Wow!! Looking across the lake with the most beautiful sunsets. We stayed for 3 nights. We set up Starlink so we could work on Friday and had no issues with the connection.
James B.
Ranger
Oasis Recreation Site
Beautiful place ruined by homeless trash
This is a spot run by BLM right on the Snake River. Any sized rig can fit and surrounding area is beautiful.
There is a small pit toilet on site.
This would be a perfect free overnight, but homeless people have been allowed to dump trash in a pile next to their RV. There is also a pile left behind from another.
This is a failing of BLM to manage their sheriffs office property.
Spencer S.Scout
Chinook Campground
Remote!
We had the place to ourselves. Great small campground if you want to get away from everything.
William P.
Guide
River Pond Campground
River Front
Site 10 is right on the river.
DL M.
LegendFarewell Bend State Recreation Area
Empty and burnt
We have stayed many times and loved it. But now the place had about seven campers. Most sites had reserved stickers on them . The few remaining had signs say check on line. Our cellular service was too weak to check on line sadly. All the best riverfront sites over by the huts said reserved which I believe translates to out of service. There's normally electricity, water and a picnic table at these sites. A fire swept by the boundary of the park and partly through it to the river.
- DL M.Legend
Spring Recreation Site
Ready for a renewal
This beautiful park has seen its day.The facilities are tired. The fish cleaning station is closed. The reservoir is very low It's $5 for camping. There are friendly hosts from Washington State. They told Us to park anywhere we wanted. I saw one other camper. It looks like in the past you would park in the parking lot to camp in front of your table and fire ring. T-Mobile offers 2/3 bar LTE signal. There's a forest fire station adjacent to the campground.
- PPaul L.Scout
Spring Recreation Site
Pull out B4 rec site
Sat nite in Sept. Good dispersed pullout-carry own H2O etc. High clearance gets some privacy off access rd prior to rec site. A few miles off I84. Wind can howl and likely too hot during summer months. Good overnight b/w UT and WA. ATT 2-3 bars
- EEstelle G.Scout
Hells Canyon Park
Lovely spot along the Snake River
The campground had just about everything we hoped for: it was quiet, clean, scenic, on a river, green, had showers, and a fantastic host. The dock right in front of our campsite was a bonus and the river was calm enough to swim in. Limited-range WiFi is available at the light pole at the camp entrance. Great stargazing at night, and we were serenaded by a couple of owls! Perfect location to visit the Hells Canyon Dam or start you rafting trip.
Evan W.GuideOasis Recreation Site
Easy access, big open space, but no privacy
This spot is right off a paved road, so about as easy access as you can find. It’s a gravel parking lot for a boat launch onto Snake River.
There are 2 spots along the water below that are semi-private, but they were taken, so I just parked in the lot, with 2 other campers in trailers. Tons of space, and the road that goes by is relatively quiet, so there isn’t much noise from it even though it’s so close.
Probably not the nicest area to hang for an extended stay because of the lack of privacy, but for a quick stop it’s perfectly fine. Outhouse on site too.
- VVirginia C.Scout
Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
Campground closed as of 7/24/24
We planned to stop here on a let of our trip and found the park closed. Their website explains that there is an issue with the water system. Check their website before heading out there.
christian L.TravelerLittle Salmon River Pullout Dispersed
Stopped for the night
This is a little pullout off route 95. Has about 10-15 feet of separation from main road, which gives privacy and protection from cars. The surface is a gravel and can fit a fairly decent amount of vehicles. The sign says you can camp up to 10 days consecutive, we only stayed for the night and continued on. This is also right on little salmon river.
Kimberley M.Guide
Oasis on the Snake RV Park & Campground
Great little spot
Clean, easy to find. Nice spots to back into. No store but ice for sale. Bathrooms are clean. River right there for fishing or little stroll.
- BBeverly M.Guide
Chalet RV Park
Beautiful campground, very helpful owners. Wil help you with any questions about the area, things to do, and see. Clean bathrooms . Internet reception is good. Laundry room. We wilk definitely be stopping by again.
Owners were very helpful about the activities in the area.
- pphyliss G.Traveler
Big Eddy Campground
Great little spot!
Great spot to escape 55 traffic jams! It has great fishing, and river beach access. Has a bathroom. Picnic tables. Only draw back would be road noise but if that doesn't bother you then 5 stars for a dispersed site!
Adam H.Traveler
Hidden
Quiet, beautiful and river access
Relatively open and well maintained sites in a forest service campground. We got here July 4th and had no issues finding a site. A bit of a way out but well worth the extra effort.
- kkristen C.Scout
Cordero Pines
Tight fit
We were excited about this find, the location was perfect for riding sxs right outside of round valley.
We unfortunately, could not fit our rig in the gate. It was tight and could not make the turn with a long box truck and 30ft camper.
I did not like that the spots were so close together and not very private.
Greg was very nice though and willing to give us a refund. Still haven’t seen the refund come through yet.
Craig T.ScoutLick Creek Campground
FSCG
Very quiet CG No service in area
- SSara E.Scout
City of Donnelly Campground
Campground with a nice view
Campsite is just outside of town next to the lake. Good little spot to pull up. We stayed one night and paid $15. Lots of campsites were full on the other side, this was good being so close to the tamarack resort.
David E.Scout
Horsethief Reservoir Campground
Absolutely the worst place ive been in 25 years..
they have absolutely destroyed what we use to love..they put sand in every camping spot with railroad ties and huge spikes make sure you like sand in your shoes and in your tents and campers.. the placement of the fire pitts make it where you cant sit around the fire ..carry a flashlight at all times so you dont trip over the ties that they have placed …they took family sites big enough for 10 people and made them so close you can actually hear the next site breathing in their sleep..the camp host by the Name of Tod Had a nasty additude towards my wife when we had first woke up at 8:00 am hounding us about money..sorry we got there at 3:00 in the morning we were going to stay for 14 days and left in 3 they made nature into a aparment style camp ground i guess thats what happends when greed takes over..we have never had problems before ..camp hosts were great and now they need blue and red lights on top of their wheelers..now you look out your front window used to see the lake and mountains now you see the top of some ones tents…way to go IFAG..
Casey B.GuideOasis Recreation Site
It was a spot to sleep
Nice little place to pull off for the night. It's just a gravel parking lot right next to an RV park. Beautiful view of the snake river and rolling hills. The bathroom was clean. The amount of bugs at sunset was BIBLICAL!
Coach B.Scout
Clear Creek Station
No one around
I called (no one answered @4:45pm)... then we drove because it was on our way... and there was no one. The restaurant was closed... it is 6:15pm.. maybe they aren't open past 6?
Phillip C.Scout
Poison Creek Campground — Lake Cascade State Park
Always a good stay
We’ve been here twice now. First 2021 and again June 2024. Campground is well kept. Showers and facilities clean. Minutes from Donnelly Idaho for “the things you forgot”. Great views coming back again for sure.
Martijn D.Guide
Last Chance Campground-OPEN
Last chance campground
Stayed two nights here. Very nice, large campsite spots with picknick table and fire pit. Friendly camp host. Clean vault toilets. Goose Trial is right at the campsite. Nice easy trial. First come spots. We came in late 700pm but there were a lot of spots left.
pindosiScoutOasis Recreation Site
A pleasant surprise.
Other reviews are accurate. Had the whole place to myself.
Guide to Council
Tent camping near Council, Idaho offers a serene escape into nature, with various options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to pitch a tent in beautiful surroundings.
Tent campers should check out local attractions
- The Brundage Reservoir Camping Area is perfect for those who enjoy peaceful lakeside views and opportunities for boating and hiking.
- For a more secluded experience, the Lick Creek Area, McCall & Krassel Ranger Districts offers a few spots near a stunning lake, accessible via a scenic hike.
- The Goose Lake Camping Area provides a great setting for fishing and enjoying the crisp mountain air, with ample space for tent campers.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Northwest Passage Campground — Ponderosa State Park, visitors can enjoy clean facilities, picnic tables, and a beautiful river nearby for recreational activities.
- The Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area features well-maintained sites with access to hiking trails and the soothing sounds of Rapid Creek.
- For those seeking a more rustic experience, Paddy Flat Campground offers a true back-to-nature vibe, perfect for tent camping without modern distractions.
Activities for tent campers
- The Smokey Boulder Camping Area is ideal for hiking and exploring the surrounding wilderness, providing a great base for outdoor adventures.
- Campers at Slaughter Gulch can enjoy fishing and hiking in the Payette National Forest, making it a great spot for nature lovers.
- The Granite Lake Camping Area is perfect for those who love hiking and exploring trails, with a secluded lake that offers a peaceful retreat.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Council, ID is Brundage Reservoir Camping Area with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.
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