Top Free Dispersed Camping near Glenns Ferry, ID
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Glenns Ferry, ID (14)
1. Frank C Jones King Hill Area
7 Reviews•25 Photos•119 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
2. Little Camas Reservoir
12 Reviews•21 Photos•137 SavesAccessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
3. Little Camas Reservoir
7 Reviews•21 Photos•36 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
4. Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
13 Reviews•60 Photos•101 SavesWith the development of the Rickett’s RV Camp, overnight stays in the Park are now permitted. This fee-free primitive camp offers a vault toilet facility and 13 individual RV parking pads, each with a picnic table and fire ring, but no electric or water hook-ups. Additionally, a large open area is available to accommodate oversized rigs and equestrian travellers. Corrals are located adjacent to this area. Stays are limited to 5 days. Any overnight parking and dispersed camping are prohibited anywhere in the Park outside of a designated campground.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
5. Ice Springs
3 Reviews•7 Photos•11 SavesOverview: The Ice Springs Campground has 3 campsites on Fall Creek near the Anderson Ranch Reservoir. The reservoir is a popular destination for fishing, boating, waterskiing and riding personal watercraft. It is also has good smallmouth bass and kokanee fishing. This area had a major wildfire in 2012 and conditions may have altered. There is a nearby trailhead at Camp Creek, south, to the end of Forest Service (FS) road 128, which heads north past Dog Mountain, all the way to Horse Ranch Mountain, about 17 miles. A shorter hike can be done by setting up a shuttle at Bear Hole Trailhead, north on FS road 129.
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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Glenns Ferry
28 Reviews of 14 Glenns Ferry Campgrounds
Harry D.
Scout
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.
Marne F.
Traveler
Frank C Jones King Hill Area
Frank C Hill Area
1st stop on our way to Moab. We were able to get our Nissan Frontier hauling a 6×10 trailer parked into the sight next to the Snake River. It was fairly level. Nice sunset viewing, not too buggy in early Oct. Lots of train noise thru the night, tho. Pit toilet was out of TP, luckily we had spare. We had an owl also visit the tree above us and serenaded us for a good 1/2 hr in the middle of the night (very cool). Overall, good stop for passing through.
Corinne H.TravelerLittle 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?).
Andrew S.
GuideFrank C Jones King Hill Area
Great little hideaway
Spent one night here on a long road trip. I was the only one there. Very easy to find. Felt safe, nice view of the river. The only negative was the trains going by at night. Quite loud.
- CClaude K.Traveler
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.
- PP S.Scout
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.GuideLittle 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.
- MMelanieTraveler
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.Traveler
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.
Beth M.GuideFrank C Jones King Hill Area
Easy and Free
Pretty, small area with a boat launch. No services were open in April, but parking was available and free. There is enough Verizon cell signal to text, but not to stream.
- TTate W.Guide
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.
- Jose B.Guide
Frank C Jones King Hill Area
Great spot to spend the night
I was driving 84 east late night around 11 pm and found this place on app. I didn’t want to stay on a rest area that is only about 4 miles 84 east, it is quiet and small but only 2 other cars. There are only few spaces for tent. But I park in the dirt parking lot next to boat ramp and slept on my car. Next to snake river. Some noise because train rail at other side of the river
Cyndy & Selena R.GuideFrank C Jones King Hill Area
NO LARGE TRAILER CAMPERS
My camper is 32' long. There is a small turnaround on the left fork. The dirt is "moon dust" and got stuck. See photos and video. Turn right there is a paved turn around area. TMobile is good for phone calls, internet was not good.
Jeremiah J.GuideFrank C Jones King Hill Area
Chill spot
Nice open and secluded area with decent camping options. Pulled in around midnight and saw about 3 other cars but room enough for twice that. The lower area is not too far down a little dirt/gravel drive that ends next to the river. There’s a second more brushy road off to the left that ends in a secluded spot but no toilet. Decent vault toilet by the river, but didn’t see a water spigot for drinking water. Only thing is no at&t service, and the train tracks are across the river but it never blew its horn and was just a rare low rumble. With ear plugs I didn’t hear it at all. Would stay here again!
- AAndrew M.
RangerLittle 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
Mk A.GuideFrank C Jones King Hill Area
No service
Great little spot tucked away off the freeway and next to snake river! Not much space as far as camping goes. But there is an open lot area that says 10 day maximum. Also pit toilets by the boat launch. Didn’t stay cause I needed phone service to do work. Verizon and AT&T both did not work for me.
- MMalcolm C.Guide
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.
Becbecandbunny O.RangerLittle Camas Reservoir
Peaceful spot
This is our 2nd stay at this campground but different season. The reservoir is low but the view is still gorgeous. We had the place to ourselves.
Good cell coverage (TMobile).
- Sam C.Scout
Little Camas Reservoir
Little water in the reservoir.
Didn’t end up staying since the water was so low.
- Amber R.Traveler
Little Camas Reservoir
A pleasant place for a stop along the way
Perfect for an overnight stop during a long drive. The access road also serves residential property some distance away so is well maintained. The primitive camping spots are close enough to the highway to make it a quick drive but far enough away to buffer most noise from passing traffic. Even though the landscape seems sparse there was very active wildlife during our stay, with many species of birds throughout the night and a chorus of coyotes at one point. The water level was really low, which would probably inhibit launching larger water craft, but the reservoir still provided a peaceful atmosphere. There definitely isn't any nearby wood for fires so people do need to bring in their own.
- Becbecandbunny O.Ranger
Little Camas Reservoir
Great boondocking off the Hwy 20
So happy we pulled off the road to stay here despite waking up to snow. Beautiful area with a view of the reservoir below. Very quiet.
Sites marked with fire rings. No other signage seen. There is one pit toilet.
Decent cell coverage. Road heading into the campground was accessible by a 2WD vehicle.
- MMarkTraveler
Little Camas Reservoir
A forgotten gem
We camped here in June 2020. There are clean vault toilets but not much else. The reservoir was practically empty. There were not picnic tables and the roads off the main road were not maintained. It was hard to tell if there were campsites there at all, but there were fire rings so we pulled in next to one and set up. One other camper came in later and set up down by the lake, but otherwise it was really quiet. Nice place to get away from everyone during a pandemic.
Amy S.
Legend
Ice Springs
Great for ATV's
If you are a fan of motorized vehicles and access to lots of off road adventure, this would be a great campground for you. I like quiet tent camping, hence the 3 star rating, others might rate it higher. We were here in the fall and there were a lot of hunters staying here. We did see some road hunting so be careful if you are out here during hunting season.
- Tiffany M.Scout
Ice Springs
Beautiful
I thought it was beautiful here. There are places to barbecue and have a fire and there is a river right below the camp sites. Very quiet.
- KKristina J.Traveler
Ice Springs
Deer Carcasses
Deer carcasses and no toilet. The campground is used by hunters in RVs/trailers. The place was rancid, we did not stay here.
- Dakota S.Traveler
Little Camas Reservoir
Simple and on the lake!
Simple camp ground not much to it at all really which is kind of nice. It’s on the edge of the lake so could potentially have good fishing. Not many trees at all so bring your own wood or stove. RV spots and tent spots.
Ryan L.GuideLittle Camas Reservoir
Simplicity
This is a very simple campsite with access to the reservoir. There isn't much shade. If the lake holds water for a couple of years, the fishing can be great.
Guide to Glenns Ferry
Camping near Glenns Ferry, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to explore, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Explore history: Visit the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center located at Three Island Crossing State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "There's an Oregon Trail Interpretive Center located at the park that is an excellent source of historical information."
- Stargazing: Head to Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground for some amazing starry nights. A visitor shared, "When the weather is clear, the stars are just amazing!"
- Water activities: Enjoy kayaking or fishing at 1000 Springs Resort. One camper noted, "The springs are connected in an indoor pool with slides and water play which makes it great for families."
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Mountain Home RV Park stated, "The bathrooms and showers were excellent."
- Spacious sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites at Three Island Crossing State Park Campground. One happy camper said, "Spacious spots and a nice walk to the river."
- Natural beauty: Campers love the scenic views and greenery. A review for Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground mentioned, "This location doesn’t disappoint! Clean showers were easy access."
What you should know:
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Balanced Rock County Park, have minimal facilities. A visitor mentioned, "This spot’s just a picnic table and a trash can (no facilities of any kind)."
- Crowded during peak times: Expect busier weekends, especially at popular spots like Banbury Hot Springs Campground. One reviewer noted, "It was busy on a holiday weekend but we didn't feel like we were being overrun with people."
- Wildlife: Be prepared for bugs and other wildlife. A camper at Cottonwood CJ Strike Reservoir warned, "The flies were EVERYWHERE!"
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose the right campground: For families, Banbury Hot Springs Campground is great for kids. One parent said, "The hot spring pools themselves are fantastic."
- Plan for activities: Bring along games or outdoor toys. A visitor at Mountain Home RV Park mentioned, "Nice grass for dogs to roll in, excellent bathrooms and showers."
- Stay hydrated: Make sure to pack plenty of water, especially during hot days. A camper at Little Camas Reservoir noted, "We had the place to ourselves."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Carmela RV Park at Y Knot Winery mentioned, "The sites have an interesting layout as they are long, yet the front and back of site not really defined."
- Bring a water pressure reducer: Campers at Mountain Home RV Park found the water pressure high, so a reducer is helpful. One RV owner said, "The utilities were in the middle of the pad."
- Look for pet-friendly spots: Many campgrounds allow pets, like Three Island Crossing State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "Pets allowed, picnic table, reservable."
Camping near Glenns Ferry, Idaho, has something for everyone, from history buffs to families looking for fun. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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