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Best Tent Sites Near Hailey, ID (44)
1. Little Wood River
3 Reviews•4 Photos•73 Saves- Tents
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3. Uncle Johns Gulch on Corral Creek Road
1 Review•3 Photos•56 Saves- Pets
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5. Five Points
1 Review•15 SavesFive Points Campground is a primitive campground composed of 7 units located near Five Points Creek 17 miles north of Fairfield over Couch Summit. The newly renovated campground offers restrooms and is close to the popular Worswick hot springs. Potable water is not available at this campground.
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7. Iron Bog Campground
2 Reviews•9 Photos•9 SavesThis campground has 21 campsites with a maximum length trailer size of 35 foot. Seven sites are located along Iron Bog creek and the rest are out in the open sage-brush. There is one hand pump (during summer months) and two accessible restrooms. Four campsites have shade-awnings. Non-reservable campground with a $10.00/night fee. Hitching rail available, one group campsite with 25 person capacity. Nearby Iron Bog Lake, Brockie Lake and Fishpole Lake. Smiley Mountain looms overhead. Use is light, with the exception of holiday weekends.
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8. Fish Creek Reservoir
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Recent Tent Reviews In Hailey
235 Reviews of 44 Hailey Campgrounds
Fred S.
Legend
Corral Creek Designated Dispersed
Large dispersed site near creek
Free designated dispersed campsite along Sawtooth Nation Forest Road 137. Camped here at the end of September 2024. Very large designated dispersed site set downhill from the forest road; no issues with dust from this road. The area is level. May be able to park 3 rigs. Tent camping is possible back from the parking area toward the metal firering. This area can accommodate 3 or 4 tents, or one big hot tent. Corral Creek is just down a short path from the campsite. The sound of the creek can be heard at the site. Very quiet area. Mountains on either side of the site. The parking area is dirt and gravel. The "tent" area is grass and dirt. Don't see opportunities for hammock camping. No cell service. No shade; solar recharging and Starlink possible. 3 day limit. Hiking trailheads and vault toilet at the end of the forest road.
- Fred S.Legend
Star Hope
Primitive camping in Copper Basin
$10 (paid $5 with senior pass). First come, first served. Camped at site #10 in late September 2024. This primitive national forest campground was not busy during my visit. Copper Basin Loop Road accessing this campground, which has a gravel surface, was in good condition; there was some washboarding in a few places. The campground has a lower loop and an upper loop. The campground has a mix of pull-through and back-in sites; some leveling may be reuired in some sites. Site #10 is a short gravel pull-thru in the upper loop, good fit for my campervan, although very close to the campground road. There is a short path from the site driveway down to a picnic table and metal fire ring. The ground is a little chewed up from voles and cow hooves. Tent and hammock camping are possible. This site has partial shade; others in the loop are open. Little privacy between sites. Depending on the site, you can get a view of Copper Basin from the upper loop. The upper loop has two clean vault toilet facilities; I didn't use the vault toilet in the lower loop, but assume that it is clean. There is a hand water pump in both loops but shut down for the season during our visit. Trout fishing in nearby Star Hope Creek was pretty good; it's about a 1/4 mile walk from my campsite. No T-Mobile or AT&T cell service. Overall, a pretty campground; mostly wooded. I would camp here again. Boondocking is also possible along the Copper Basin Loop Rd.
- Fred S.Legend
Iron Bog Campground
Pretty location - peaceful stay
$10 ($5 with interagency pass). First-come, first-served. Camped one night in site #13 on Sept 24, 2024. Gravel road to this out-of-the-way campground was in good condition. Pretty part of the Challis National Forest. Nothing remarkable about the campground itself. Looks like some of the sites have not been maintained in a while; overgrown with weeds, grass and sagebrush. Sites have tables and fire rings; some had shade-awnings over the tables. The vault toilets were clean. The hand water pump did not pump water; water was probably turned off for the season. No payment envelopes were provided - maybe because it was the end of the season. No hiking trails. Most sites are in the open with no shade; a few were shaded near the creek. Gravel campground road and site driveways. Site sizes varied. No privacy between sites. Tent camping possible. Solar recharging possible at my site. Great views of the mountains around the campground. Very quiet, peaceful evening; only one other site was occupied during my visit. No T-Mobile and AT&T cell service. There were several boondocking sites on the way to the campground.
- bbrandon W.
Guide
Decker Flats Dispersed
Nice place close to great trailheads
I enjoyed my 2 night stay here. I pitched a tent however it was quite windy due to it being an open area so just stake your tent down well. I had a spot right beside the salmon river and was able to access this campsite via my Honda Accord vehicle.
- bbrandon W.Guide
Decker Flats Dispersed
Very nice stay close to the Sawtooth mountains
This was a great stay. I found a place to pitch a tent right beside the river. There seemed to be plenty of spots some vacant at times. It was close to Highway 75 but did get some traffic noise but the river drowned most of it out. Would stay here again!
James B.
Ranger
Craters of the Moon Wilderness
Beautiful spot in a hidden gem
We came to Craters of the Moon early, ended up being there most of the day. Instead of going on and trying to find dispersed camping, we treated ourselves to a site in the park. Sites are $15, and you must have the American the Beautiful Pass or pay park entry fee. The sites are dry camping with toilet facilities and water (no dump station). The sites are right in amongst lava field and is quite unique.
Campground was very quiet at night and very dark. Could see the sky and stars wonderfully. Definitely a great park and place to stay.
Marlis N.
Scout
North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest
Quiet
The campground is clean $20 a night with some highway noise. There is a bear in the area at this time.
Kathryn D.Scout
Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
Creekside!
Delightful creekside free campsites! Turn at the BLM sign and take a little gravel road to several free creekside spots! There are at least two pit toilets, one at a spot with two picnic tables, each has a great shade, fire pit, and a place for a camp stove! One has a flat raised gravel spot for a tent, which was good because we actually saw a couple mice. The second pit toilet was further down the road at a more separated spot, it looked like it was ADA accessible and also had a picnic table, etc. Close enough to Carey to get gas/ice. Only giving it 4 stars because of the mice (pack out your own trash guys! It isn’t hard!) and the complete lack of trees, the covers over the picnic tables did proved shade, but it still got crazy hot.
Pearce F.
TravelerSilver Creek Public Access Dispersed
Great night on Silver Creek
Arrived later than I wanted and was thrilled to find site 1, I believe this was the North entrance, was available. Great spot with a pit toilet and table. Plenty of room to park and level. Loved listening to the creek all night. Wet a fly the next morning and caught a great brown trout. Lots of little dinkers, too.
Cindy S.RangerNorth Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest
Great Place to get away
It’s a quiet place. It is dusty. The camp host was awesome. He was quick to tell us what sites were still available on a holiday weekend. He even alerted the campers that a bear was spotted a few miles down. There is no power and no cell service.
laura S.Guide
Hayspur Hatchery
Free, beautiful, a little buggy
Free (donation box) camping. I have a hard time imagining this place filling up, plenty of field to park in. Most RVs were under a row of trees. Two vault toilets, on either end of camping. Not the cleanest or freshest I’ve used, but not the worst. Great scenery and birdwatching. Good stop on the way to/from Craters.
- mmark F.Ranger
Craters of the Moon Wilderness
Great unique campground right inside the national park!
Great sites nestled In The lava rocks. Great hiking or biking the 7mi loop road. We didn't have reservations but got there early (2pm) it looked very full by 6pm. We got our spot, then drove our rv around to the different scenic spots and returned to camp 5 hrs later.
- eemily F.Traveler
Pettit Lake Campground
Fantastic location - super full
We drove in on a late Thursday night, June 27th, to find the entire campground packed, and even struggled to find a dispersed camping site nearby. It's a great spot, but for it being a Thursday night, expected to find a bit more available.
Martijn D.GuideCraters of the Moon Wilderness
Camp in a volcano Crater
It was a special camping experience. They just renewed all the roads in the park. Campground is right next to loop around the park with some nice spots. Clean flushing toilets and water. Get there in time! We had one of the last spots at 5pm
Amber G.Scout
Picabo Angler Silver Creek RV Park
Just okay
Spent two nights here so we could visit nearby Craters of the Moon. Spaces are long and level at least. Fire pits are shared with 1-2 other spots. Our table was completely leaning over. Neither of the bathroom toilets would flush. The sprinklers came on in the middle of camp and soaked everything with no warning. Okay if you need a quick stop for the night.
Adrian J.Traveler
Petit Lake Dispersed Camping
Alone on a stream,
There are many sites up until the dead-end about 1.5 miles from the pay campground. I camped up on the stream. Great boondocking was here for a week. The road is in great shape. A couple of big rocks here and there. Plenty of places to do a 3-point turnaround with any rig.
No cell coverage. Got ok starlink between trees.
- PPatricia F.Traveler
Craters of the Moon Wilderness
Nice clean quiet
Nice sites . Some more suitable for tents, other for vans.
15$ per night, first come first serve. We were there Memorial weekend (Sunday) and there were still spots.
- AAndrew T.Guide
Petit Lake Dispersed Camping
Beautiful Area
This area just up the road from the campground offers lots of dispersed camping. There are many established sites, some with fire rings, any car can make it.
Visited August 17-18, 2023 (adding reviews for past camp sites before I knew of the dyrt)
- SSonyaTraveler
Chemeketan Campground
Didn’t make it all the way- excited to come back
We were very excited to check out this campground. Located 4 miles off Hwy 75, we only made it 1.5 up the road before snow prevented us from going further. We can’t wait to come back when it’s warmer and leave a full review.
Nicki S.Guide
Antelope Creek
Great
This site was pretty easy to find. There were a couple of campers camped closer to the road from the turn-off but we managed to find a spot that was secluded and perfect for us right next to the creek. Tons of space, especially since we were by ourselves. Had a real fire pit! This was a cold stay and our tent was covered in frost in the morning, but a good spot to be. Close enough to town, close enough to hiking.
Jack R.Guide
Lava Flow - Craters of the Moon National Monument
It's a site
Prices are 28$ a night unless you have the America the beautiful pass then it's 4$ they have caves that are free to access but you have to get a permit from the visitor center the spots are small and people get there late sometimes so it was a bit noisy at night we stayed for 4 days the hole attraction is because of lava formations over all a very nice stay
- KKristi R.Guide
Corral Creek Canyon Dispersed
Nice location, campsites spreadout
Quiet, private campsites. Close to Sun Valley. Place to turn around if unable to fine a campsite. No cell coverage. Only 3 day limit.
- KKristi R.Guide
Antelope Creek
Close in to Sun Valley
Nice location, close to town. Close to road but not much traffic. Access can be difficult with steep access from main road and tricky spots along the access road. There are three access spots. Would pick the first or second. The road is difficult between the second and third access roads. Would recommend walking down to see if safe for you and your vehicle. There is more dispersed camping farther up the road but you begin to lose cell coverage.
- LLexine H.Traveler
Group Campground — Craters of the Moon National Monument
Craters of the moon
This is a great campground We parked at site 7 We would stay there again and next time spend an extra day or two, riding the bikes through the loop
Emily T.RangerLava Flow - Craters of the Moon National Monument
Super cool def stop here if you can
First come first serve, clean bathrooms and water. Easy card payments for campsites. The geology of the area is really neat, and it's right off the main road drive through the rest of the park. Very unique.
- HHolmesScout
Smiley Creek Lodge
Good in the end of season
New owners have downsized the RV area to only six sites. That being said I'm enjoying our trip in mid-September since only half are being filled. That being said site 1 is not very usable due to not having a table or sewer hookup.
We paid $100 a night which is a premium but given the location it felt worth it.
- Nikki R.Traveler
Lava Creek
Rough field with fire pits with view of water
Accesible by any car. Giant desert field with fire pits. No shade . No one there when I was there. Sunday evening Some broken glass around fire pit
Guide to Hailey
Camping near Hailey, Idaho, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Explore Craters of the Moon National Monument: This area is famous for its unique volcanic landscapes. One camper mentioned, "The geology of the area is really neat, and it's right off the main road drive through the rest of the park" at the Lava Flow Campground.
- Hiking and Biking: Trails abound in the Sawtooth National Forest. A visitor at the North Fork Campground noted, "Hiking/biking trails nearby and this campground also sits along the Big Wood River."
- Fishing: The Wood River is a great spot for fishing. One camper shared, "Loved listening to the creek all night. Wet a fly the next morning and caught a great brown trout" at the Silver Creek Public Access.
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms. A review for the North Fork Campground highlighted, "Clean bathrooms and water. Easy card payments for campsites."
- Unique Scenery: Many enjoy the distinct landscapes. One camper at the Group Campground said, "The stark, barren countryside is so rugged it’s beautiful."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers often mention the peacefulness of the sites. A review for Murdock Creek Dispersed stated, "The sound of water created a very serene environment for rest."
What you should know:
- First-Come, First-Serve: Many campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. A camper at the Lava Flow Campground noted, "First come first serve, clean bathrooms and water."
- Limited Amenities: Some sites lack basic amenities. A review for the Silver Creek West Access Area mentioned, "This is not a fancy campground but a solid place to set up a fish camp next to Silver Creek."
- Wildlife Awareness: Be cautious of wildlife, especially bears. A visitor at the North Fork Campground warned, "There is a bear in the area at this time."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites with amenities like picnic tables and clean restrooms. A parent at the Murdock Creek Dispersed mentioned, "There are 11 spots each with a picnic table, partial shade, and fire ring."
- Plan Activities: Bring bikes for the kids. A camper at the North Fork Campground suggested, "The camp host was awesome... he even alerted the campers that a bear was spotted a few miles down."
- Pack Snacks: Keep everyone fueled for adventures. A camper at the Wood River Campground noted, "It is located @ 10 miles north of Ketchum making it very convenient to run into town for supplies."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your rig fits the site. A review for the Wood River Campground mentioned, "Big rigs might have a difficult time negotiating the loop road."
- Look for Paved Roads: Paved roads can make access easier. A visitor at the Wood River Campground said, "Paved road throughout the campground helps to cut down on the dust."
- Be Prepared for Limited Services: Many campgrounds don’t have hookups. A camper at the Murdock Creek Dispersed shared, "There is no water available in the campground, so pack in."
Camping near Hailey, Idaho, offers a variety of experiences, from serene landscapes to exciting outdoor activities. Whether you're tent camping or RVing, there's something for everyone in this beautiful part of Idaho.
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