Best Dispersed Camping near Garden City, ID

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Garden City, ID (20)

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    2. Irish Point Dispersed Camp Ground

    4 Reviews
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    145 Saves
    Idaho City, Idaho

    Irish Point is situated on the north shore of Arrowrock Lake. The hills are sagebrush covered with a few pine trees in the valleys. The camping sites have mature trees for shade. This is fairly isolated as the access road is rough and slow. This camping area is a good example of what is available at several spots along the road except Irish Point has an outhouse toilet available.

    Campsites: There are no developed camping sites here. People have camped here for many years because of the trees. There are stone fire rings but no tables.

    Water: No water.

    Garbage Services: No garbage service here.

    Restroom: There is one older outhouse toilet here.

    Handicap Accessible: This is not handicap accessible.

    Pets: Pets should be on a leash, however, this is not practiced from our observations.

    Recreation: The main attractions here are camping and fishing. I am sure bird and wildlife watching are also available. We saw many four wheelers and motorcycles in the camps as well.

    Fishing: Fishing is available in Arrowrock Lake for trout, bass and crappie. There are some small streams in the area which would also have trout fishing.

    Boating: There is a boat ramp a few miles away.

    Wildlife: There are deer tracks everywhere but we did not actually see the deer. There are also elk and geese seen here.

    Phone service: No phone, we also had no cell service on our ATT phones.

    Nearby Services: No services closer than Spring Shores Marina 13 miles away, which has a convenience store for ice, gas, drinks, telephone and other supplies, even a sheriffs office.

    RV Dumping Site: The nearest RV dumping station is at Boise, Idaho.

    Location/Driving instructions: Take Highway 21 NE from Boise to Arrowrock Road(turn right) then Irish Point is 14 miles. This road is a slow gravel winding road.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Boise National Forest Willow Creek Campground (Mountain Home)
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    3. Boise National Forest Willow Creek Campground (Mountain Home)

    4 Reviews
    8 Photos
    165 Saves
    Idaho City, Idaho

    Overview: Willow Creek Campground is located along the Middle Fork of the Boise River Forest Service (FS) road 268 and the north end of the Arrowrock Reservior. There are 9 campsites at the campground. A stay at the campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered along the river and reservoir. Weather is usually good from mid-May through late September and is easily accessible by car in good weather, although the road is sometimes rough and the drive can be seemingly long. Checking with the District on road conditions before heading out is recommended. Natural Features: Wildlife watchers may want to look for deer and elk. Waterfowl, eagles and osprey are attracted to the river. Recreation: There are several trails in the area including trail #189 beginning near Cottonwood Campground, leading to Bald Mountain Peak. Check the Idaho City Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for trails in the area that are open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and off-road vehicles. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. The Middle Fork Boise River and Arrowrock Reservoir offer excellent trout fishing and good swimming holes. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season.

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    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
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      5. Owyhee-Dispersed

      9 Reviews
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      300 Saves
      Adrian, Oregon

      BLM manages more than 267,000 acres of public lands in the Owyhee River Wilderness. The Owyhee Canyonlands is a huge and remote area of eastern Oregon, southwestern Idaho and northern Nevada. Hidden within this vast high desert plateau are deep canyons carved by the Owyhee, Bruneau and Jarbidge Rivers. The rivers of the Owyhee and Bruneau-Jarbidge systems offer something for nearly every level of boating experience. The Owyhee and Bruneau-Jarbidge river systems provide visitors with unsurpassed solitude in canyons of unique beauty and form.

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      7. Mores Creek by Steamboat Gulch

      1 Review
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      69 Saves
      Idaho City, Idaho
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      • ADA Access
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        9. Boise NF Road 82

        1 Review
        13 Saves
        Idaho City, Idaho

        Within the national forests, the majority of land is open for “dispersed camping”, outside of developed campgrounds. These locations are usually wide spots off of forest roads, with no facilities provided, such as water, bathrooms or tables. Many people enjoy the solitude of camping away from developed campgrounds. Follow these guidelines to ensure that these areas can be enjoyed safely by you, and future generations.

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        Recent Dispersed Reviews in Garden City

        64 Reviews of 20 Garden City Campgrounds


        • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Succor Creek State Natural Area Dispersed
          Nov. 2, 2024

          Succor Creek State Natural Area Dispersed

          Beautiful view of Succor Creek canyon and surrounding hills

          Free. Coordinates: 43.43811,-117.11743. Camped here at the end of Sept, 2024. Located at the southern end of Succor Creek State Natural Area, close to the boundary with BLM land. 1/10th of a mile from Succor Creek Road. Access from Succor Creek Road is okay; rocky and eroded in a few places on an uphill drive. The site is located on a loop where the access track ends at a livestock fenced. You pass another large dispersed site on the way up. The dirt site is not quite level. Lots of cow patties.  Surrounded by grass and sagebrush. Site has a rock fire ring. Open to sky, no shade; solar recharging and Starlink possible. It may be possible to set up a tent in the grass. There is a view of Succor Creek canyon. Fantastic views of surrounding mountains. No hiking trails, but one can explore that area beyond the fence and get additional views of the canyon and creek. No cell service. Very remote location. Except for a few cows and coyotes, very quiet area. I loved this spot!

        • Elise S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed
          Oct. 12, 2024

          Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed

          So pretty

          Loved this spot! Parked our tow behind camper right on the beach. It is very muddy so don’t get too close to the shore, we had to help two vehicles get out of the mud. Also very buggy which is why is lost a star

        • Harry D.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Oct. 10, 2024

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Peace among cows

          Beautiful scenery, easy drive in for most vehicles and surprisingly good phone service. Had the place all to myself and got some really nice long exposure shots of the night sky.

        • Corinne H.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Sep. 20, 2024

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Beautiful and quiet

          Was worried about the weather when I pulled up at dusk during a storm but it passed south of me and I got to watch the lightening. It is remote without any services for miles in either direction off 20, so do check the weather and come prepared.

          We had it to ourselves in mid September. Toilets had lots of TP and were clean. Saw some big scat (moose?).

        • BThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Succor Creek Reservoir Dispersed Camping
          Aug. 24, 2024

          Succor Creek Reservoir Dispersed Camping

          Nice flat spot

          After a couple dry creek beds there’s a less developed path that goes up a hill. There’s some old headstones from the 1800’s, (yes really) and a stone fire ring. Smooth dirt and very isolated

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Irish Point Dispersed Camp Ground
          Aug. 6, 2024

          Irish Point Dispersed Camp Ground

          Beautiful spot, but difficult to get to

          About an hour off the highway, 7 miles of which are washboard-bumpy gravel roads along the lake cliffside (Had to drive under 10mph those last 7 miles). We were in an AWD sprinter van, and the road conditions definitely put a damper on the night. Site is right on the water gorgeous once you’re there. The stars were incredible. Toilet on site but the flies were swarming.

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Jul. 27, 2024

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Pretty and quiet

          Nice level sites overlooking lake. Easy to get to. Lots of cows wandering around. Toilets were clean. We had the place to ourselves.

        • PThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Jul. 1, 2024

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Nice area. Lightly visited

          There are vault toilets in two locations. No other facilities. Very few people. Where we stayed overnight, we didn't see anyone else. Lots of gnat-type flying bugs. Almost no mosquitos. Great views of the mountains around the lake and very quiet. Difficult to access the water as it is deep mud near the shoreline. Lots of grazing cattle nearby.

        • Kelda C.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Jun. 27, 2024

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Secluded and Pretty

          I stayed here for about a week. My spot was a short distance from the water in an attempt to avoid the mosquitoes (didn't really work), but still really serene. It's about a 30 minute drive to stores in Mountain Home. I also appreciated that you're only on non paved roads for about 1/2 mile. Would definitely come back here.

        • Casey B.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Jun. 26, 2024

          Owyhee-Dispersed

          Beautiful, but...

          It's an absolutely stunning location, but there are very few spots with any shade at all and it gets HOT out there. Depending on how rugged your vehicle is, spots are limited. No T-Mobile service. Oh, and the bugs are insane.

        • MThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Jun. 24, 2024

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Quiet night by the water

          Fairly easy access off US 20. There is open grazing so we did have cattle close to our campsite by morning. Tons of bugs but not many mosquitoes. Quiet and not many others. T-Mobile worked well. There was some in/out movement around 5:30 am but as an early riser I wasn't disturbed.

        • Emily S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Jun. 21, 2024

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Pretty reservoir

          Pretty little spot with pretty decent cell service. Lots of space for my dogs to run around. Could see other campers in the distance. Everyone had lots of room to themselves. I could see it becoming a little bit busier on the weekend. No facilities available at all, which is fine by me! Unfortunately people seem to leave trash around. There was a fire pit which I appreciated but greasy tends in the pit. There also trash bags and a few other things around. Overall, this did not majorly detract from the site. I would recommend bringing bug repellent or a thermacell to ward off bugs.

        • Conner The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed
          Jun. 2, 2024

          Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed

          If you want lake access this place is magical

          There are many group sites and single sites. Many sites own a corner turn. Also your entire campsite will be visible to every car passing. There are other sites on the other side of the road that are more private. Be wary the road is very dangerous getting in. Take it slow.

          Some people park their trailers at lake front but beware of the dune sand , you might get stuck.

          I love being able to jump into the lake and ride my bike along the lake.

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        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Owyhee-Dispersed
          May. 28, 2024

          Owyhee-Dispersed

          Rocky campsites

          All sites are on tent-stake-resistant river cobble, though some disguised with a thin layer of dirt, or a white layer of alkali or talc. Combined with the smell of dead fish, difficult fishing access (river level 2000+ cfs), frequent lack of shade, poison ivy, invasive plants, trash hither and yon, we yawned and went on. . .

        • Lauren J.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Owyhee-Dispersed
          May. 24, 2024

          Owyhee-Dispersed

          The views are Beautiful

          The views are beautiful, but some of the sites are less than to be desired. If you have a 4WD vehicle you should be just fine, but if you have a trailer or camper, that can really limit what spots you can get to. Also, people really need to learn how to not leave trash behind. There is no cell service so you really get to just enjoy the scenery.

        • VThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Owyhee-Dispersed
          Apr. 3, 2024

          Owyhee-Dispersed

          Quiet.

          This place is absolutely beautiful and would be perfect if it weren't for people leaving so much trash behind. My wife and I spent a lot of time picking up countless bullet casing and other trash. We heard numerous birds in the area, such as killdeer, mourning doves and owls. We saw a few small bunnies, not sure of the kind. There's a lot of dispersed camping. We saw RVs, Vans and a few tents. It was very quiet and people usually only stayed a few nights. We were here for 9 days. The hot springs are off the road across the street from the sign. It was a little too hot for my liking but my wife enjoyed wading in it.

        • TThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Sep. 27, 2023

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Just a parking place really

          A great little spot off the road next to the reservoir. Has a bathroom and a few camping rings. Nothing special but a peaceful place.

        • AThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Jul. 19, 2023

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Quiet and peaceful

          This is a clearly dispersed location. There is a single pit toilet. Camped right next to the lake. Lots of bugs being close to water but seemingly few mosquitoes

        • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed
          Jul. 14, 2023

          Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed

          Rough road but beautiful location

          Entering the park is beautiful! There’s a paved road with campsites you need a reservation for. Where the coordinates are on this map is about 30 minutes down a gravel road that looks ok, but is very rutted. I drive a cargo van and it shook everything to the point where I didn’t want to do 30 minutes of it. There are signs that say “no roadside camping next 7 miles”, but after mile marker 7, you’ll notice fire rings off the sides of the roads on both sides, including lake front. So I just want to make sure y’all know that you don’t actually have to drive all the way down to the dispersed spots to find camping. Other than that, it’s a gorgeous area. No Verizon service for me.

        • lThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Mores Creek by Steamboat Gulch
          Jul. 1, 2023

          Mores Creek by Steamboat Gulch

          good for a short stay

          A variety of free and dispersed sites, most of them with rock campfire rings, near a nice shallow creek. A fair amount of RV and ATV traffic but still feels pretty secluded. No bathrooms or anything like that but it's only a 3 minute drive from Idaho City.

        • aaron S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Owyhee-Dispersed
          Jun. 29, 2023

          Owyhee-Dispersed

          Beautiful but boisterous.

          Our site was located right off the road along the river. The views of the canyon were spectacular and our site was about a 5 minute walk along the road to Snively Hot Springs. Amazing backdrop for free dispersed camping. HOWEVER, the clientele around us wasn’t so idyllic. We were surrounded by loud campers that were partying and yelling well past 11 PM (most of the noise was coming from the hot springs). Cars were coming and going all night (Wednesday) so it was hard to get a peaceful night’s rest. To top it off, we witnessed our neighbor get into a verbal altercation with some interlopers who were fishing near his tent. He was very aggressive, threatening them with a large log and shouting expletive loaded threats at them….all in front of my 7 and 4 year old daughter. It was a bit freaky. I’d give the location 5 stars, the the experience 1 star. If you manage to hit it in a down time when you can get some solitude, this area would be hard to beat.

          On a side note, we checked out the hot springs in the morning. They were cool, but again the experience was tainted by the amount of trash and litter around the fringes of the hot springs from partying the night before.

        • MThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          May. 2, 2023

          Little Camas Reservoir

          Would work in a pinch

          Down a dirt road. This used to be a boat ramp, but it doesn't exist anymore. A few fire pits scattered around the hill and by the water. Vault toilet available. Great views of the mountains. No privacy other than some sage brush. No room for big rigs, 4wd not required.

        • FThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Owyhee-Dispersed
          Nov. 28, 2022

          Owyhee-Dispersed

          Amazing views! Sunset to sunrise

          Was driving thru to seattle from the Midwest. My last stop! Easy to find. No signal and no fires allowed due to BLM land. Was a brisk 12° in mid/late November. A few campers. If you have an off road vehicle- it’s great to climb up some hills to find the perfect spot!

        • Jacob M.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Boise NF Road 82
          Aug. 30, 2022

          Boise NF Road 82

          Ok area

          Was fairly trashed campground. Cleaned up two trash bags full of garbage. Random shoes, shell casing and mysterious empty glass containers.



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