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Best Tent Camping near Dubois, ID

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Dispersed tent camping options are available near Dubois, Idaho, providing spaces for campers looking for basic, primitive experiences. West Dubois Pulloff on Route 22 offers a free dispersed camping area accessible via a two-track dirt road, with open views toward the Tetons. Warm Slough provides established tent sites near Rexburg with direct access to Henry's Fork of the Snake River, offering more amenities than typical dispersed sites.

Sites at West Dubois Pulloff feature level, unimproved ground suitable for tent setup but provide no amenities. Campers must bring all necessary supplies including water and waste disposal containers. Warm Slough offers more established facilities with fire rings, picnic tables, and pit toilets, though reviews indicate maintenance can be inconsistent. Sites are typically flat with pull-offs for camping. A recent visitor noted, "The fire pit was nice and the site we stayed at was nice and flat." Access roads can be difficult to find, especially at night, with the turnoff to West Dubois Pulloff consisting of "just two wheel tracks" according to one review.

The tent camping experience in this area features significant seasonal variations. Camping at Warm Slough is only permitted from October 1 to January 31 according to posted rules, with a maximum stay of 10 days. Tent sites generally provide reasonable privacy with adequate spacing between campsites. Several campers report wildlife sightings, including resident moose at Warm Slough. Morning conditions often feature mist rising from nearby rivers, creating scenic views particularly at sunrise when the Tetons are visible from West Dubois Pulloff. Most sites experience minimal crowds, though Warm Slough can fill up during peak fishing season as it offers direct river access. Wind exposure can be significant at West Dubois Pulloff where there is "not much protection" according to camper reviews.

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262 Reviews of 7 Dubois Campgrounds

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground

    Warm River (which isn't very warm)

    Camping on the banks on the banks of the Warm River, which actually is quite cold, can’t get much better than this! There are several options here- tent camping in a tent only walk in area along the river banks and under some pretty good hammocking trees (best sites are #12, 13, 16, and 8 because they have some space from neighbors and are right on the river); RV sites with what looks like at least electric hook ups (best sites for river views and/or privacy are #2, 4, 6, 19); from what neighbors say is pretty good fishing; and an awesome alternative to camping at Mesa Falls if that campground is full. Walk down the road and cross the river to check out a protected area of the river where the fish are HUGE and you can stand with your toes in the river while you feed them bits of bread. The sites all have the usual picnic tables and firepits, with nice level tent pads, clean vault toilets, and firewood for sale from the campground host. The only two downsides are no showers and the campground is wedged between the road and the river, so there is quite a bit of road noise in the day which fortunately dies down once dark sets in. At that point the river covers the road noise (also helpful in the morning). The campground is close to a lot of hiking trails, but there are no trailheads in the campground (so I guess that makes three bummers). All in all, a cool place to camp.

  • K
    Aug. 11, 2019

    Box Canyon Campground

    Beautiful and private

    This campground is a small, quiet, no reservation campground with single and double sites. Overlooks the beautiful snake river with hiking path. Bear boxes, level tent sites, picnic tables and water. No electricity. Tall pines.

    We hiked down to the hydroelectric dam where the buffalo river joins the snake river. Picturesque! The only drawback is that strangely, the sound of the hydroelectric plant becomes louder at night.

    Would stay there again.

  • Tim R.
    Jun. 29, 2017

    East Creek Campground

    Great Spot in the Middle of Nowhere

    Just a few miles out of the small town Lima Montana, this campground sits nestled in the mountains with a beautiful view and very few visitors.

    There is a gravel road, which was well kept when we went. We made it fine in our sedan.

    The are supposedly 4 sites, but we only noticed 3. We aren't a Friday night up there and we the only ones at the campsite.

    There are 2 vault toilets. It looks like there was a pump for water, but it was either broken, or I just don't know how to use it. Be sure to bring water.

    The picnic tables are solid and nice. The camp fire rings also come with grills.

    Overall, even without running water, we were prepared and had a great, quite, and beautiful stay at East Creek.

  • B
    Sep. 24, 2016

    Ririe Reservoir Dump Station

    Great Place to Camp...minus the sprinklers

    Unfortunately it was raining the whole night we showed up. However there was a covered pavilion, with a fridge, and 2 walls. We were able to stay dry under the pavilion and cook our food on the stove we bought. We were tent camping which offers plenty of picnic tables and nice green grass. There are plenty of areas from for RV camping along with hookups. There's also a boat ramp.

    Now the bad, as we were getting ready to go to bed, the sprinklers came on. Thankfully we had springbar tents that were able to take the rain as well as the sprinklers. We tried waking the camp host to turn them off. Didn't work. We just waited it out and we were fine.

    The campsite firepits, and pavillions with fridges, basketball courts, a boat doc, and bathrooms (clean, with no nasty smell, and hand blower dryers).

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 28, 2024

    BLM Skull Canyon Road Dispersed

    Dispersed Camping in a Canyon

    Coordinartes: 44.16547,-112.90392. Beautiful views. Large dirt and gravel site, right along side to Skull Canyon Road, about a mile from ID Hwy 28. Canyon walls on each side. Rough narrow rocky track to the site from the highway; recommend high clearance. High humps on this track. Small rock fire ring. Grass and sagebrush all around site. Some leveling may be required. Tent camping possible. Very peaceful; can hardly hear road noise from highway. The only vehicle that drove by was a national forest truck. No cell service. There are several boondocking sites, some with vault toilets nearby, along Hwy 28 in the Birch Creek Recreation Area.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Box Canyon Campground

    Quiet gem nestled amongst nature

    This was an unexpectedly nice place. The long drive down the dirt road brings you away from the highway and close to the river. Even at 5 pm there were open sites. A couple sites are double sites and priced accordingly. 

    There is a gravel pad for parking, tent and picnic table. Surrounding that is forest and flowers. These obstruct direct view of the neighbors on one side and minimize viewing the others. 2 vault toilet locations with numbered water faucets. 

    Suggestion: site 9 has the restroom light shiny into it. We were fine because our teardrop had no windows in that direction. 

    My dog and I headed out on the short path from the campground (it leaves from one of the campsites). It joins the Box Canyon Trail and you have a choice of two directions. We went left and found a long but easy hike giving views of the river and even a waterfall. People could be seen fishing and also rafting/tubing down the river. There are other national forest campgrounds in the area with a variety of activities. This is a place to visit!

  • N
    Feb. 14, 2022

    Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground

    Great location

    I stumbled across this campground while driving Mesa Falls scenic by-way. This campground has 27 sites, both tent, RV and a group site right along the Warm River. It also has a day use area. This campground had new vaulted toilets but no showers. Within the campground was the trailhead for The railroad grade trail (great for mountain biking) which I was told use to take train passenger to Yellowstone’s old faithful. Tubing was very popular and the campers next to us insisted that we borrow their tubes so we could try it out for ourselves, very refreshing during our hot August stay.

    I snagged the last tent site #21 across the bridge in the northern half of the campground. This large secluded tent site up on the hill had a very small tent pad, fire pit and picnic table and enough room to put up my hammock. This site is next to two double sites. Unfortunately during the 5 nights I stayed some of the RVers close to us ran their generators beyond the 10pm curfew and one RVer felt the need to pull out his noisy leaf blower and blow leafs and dirt everywhere.

    There is tons of things to see and do in the area, Mesa Falls, Island Park… but the hidden gem is the close proximity (less than 25 miles) to Yellowstone National Park - Bechler Ranger Station. Bechler Ranger Station is in the far SW corner of Yellowstone National Park. This area has more streams, creeks, lakes and waterfalls than any other area in Yellowstone. There is a historic Soldier Station there that is about 100 years old and there are lots of hiking trails to beautiful waterfalls. You can see cave falls right from the parking lots. I would definitely return to this campground next time I am in the area.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2019

    Grand View Campground (Targhee NF)

    Hike to waterfalls

    The campground is within walking distance of Lower Mesa Falls and an easy but longer hike to Upper Mesa Falls. All the usual amenities in this campground- picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets(really clean!), plus steel prep stand tables. No cell service for me here, but I think some other campers had service with a different carrier. Definitely do the hike to the falls to save yourself a parking fee($5), or be sure to take your Interagency National Parks card and the parking fee will be waived. Not far away is the Bear Gulch hike, which is very pretty, but you will likely have to share the trail with mountain bikers and dirt bikers, so be prepared.

  • Donna S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 5, 2015

    East Creek Campground

    PRIVATE!! 4 Sites only!

    East Creek Campground is a quaint low-use campground. There are 4 tent sites with 2 vault toilets. There is no water, so bring your own. East Creek is located 40 min south of Dillon, MT near Lima (15 miles north of the Montana/Idaho state line just off I-15). There are 6-7 miles of dirt roads through private properties to get to the campground.

Guide to Dubois

Tent camping near Dubois, Idaho offers a blend of scenic beauty and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts.

Tips for tent camping near Dubois

  • When visiting Warm Slough, be prepared for a bit of a treasure hunt; GPS directions can be misleading, so look for Warm Slough Rd off 4000 N.
  • If you plan to camp at Eagle Park Campground, keep in mind that it’s run by local organizations, so expect some rustic charm and a community vibe.
  • For a peaceful experience, consider Pole Bridge Campground, where you can enjoy large, private spots next to a serene creek.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $10

  • Camping at Warm Slough is free, making it a budget-friendly option for those looking to enjoy nature without breaking the bank.
  • Eagle Park Campground charges a modest fee of $10 per night, providing a well-maintained space close to the Teton River.
  • For a unique experience, Teton Corners offers a reservable site, though it comes at a cost, ensuring a more private camping experience.

Tent campers should check out Warm Slough

  • Warm Slough features picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for a cozy evening under the stars.
  • If you enjoy fishing or floating, Warm Slough is conveniently located right on the water, providing easy access to outdoor activities.
  • The campground is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure at Warm Slough.

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