Best Campgrounds near Hamer, ID

We actually stopped here for 3 nights. We were at the grand Tetons and had racked up some laundry and needed to chill for a couple of days before heading to Glacier. The sites here are very spacious and mostly level. They are gravel. The trees in most sites are very mature and great for shade. We were in site 27 and it’s close to the laundry and bathhouse. If you want shade make sure not to get the first few sites towards the front as they don’t have as much shade. There are a couple of grassy areas to walk dogs at the front. Full hook up was also nice and even though no cable we had several channels come in. Easy access to HWY 20 but the road noise wasn’t really noticeable at all. Catch and release pond and rent poles for $5

Easy access only a couple miles on bumpy but car safe gravel road. Great verizon cell phone signal in the river gulch area. ( you can see the tower). Not all of the sites are designated. So this means if you are in one of the things that looks like a site but isnt marked, that anyone can roll up and setup right next to you. So try to get a numbered spot. Some sites are on the river but dont have easy river access, there is a steep bank. The road along the sites is very very dusty and locals using the boat access fly down the road in trucks as fast as they can and will leave your stuff covered in dust. Traffic does down at night but starts up early, much more traffic than I would have thought. There is a busy pool style hot spring down the road but its filled with camp ground people. However the pizza place is okay.

This was our third time at Heise Hot Springs, and every time we go—it just gets better. Our kids love it, we love it, and the entire place feels like a peaceful, family-friendly escape. 

We love that we’re camping on real grass(not gravel or dirt), and the large fire pits make evenings around the campfire feel extra special. The hot springs are just a short walk from the campground, which is a huge bonus when you’ve got kids(or tired feet). Whether we’re grabbing pizza, ice cream, or hitting the restaurant, everything is close and super convenient.

The campsites are wide open and well-spaced, giving you breathing room and views—not neighbors on top of you. Drivers are respectful and go slow for kids, which is huge in our book. One of the best moments? A staff member picked up me and the kids and gave us a lift back to our camper—friendly, thoughtful, and exactly the kind of service that makes this place stand out. 

It’s also close to Idaho Falls if you need to make a run for supplies, but honestly, once you’re here, you really don’t need much. They’ve thought of everything.

The only thing that truly sucked—and obviously nothing to do with Heise itself—was hearing that President Trump had been shot while we were camping. It was a heavy moment during an otherwise joyful weekend. We’ll never forget where we were when we heard that news.

Heise remains one of our favorite spots to unwind, reconnect, and make memories. We’ll absolutely be back again—and again.