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Best Tent Camping near Hamer, ID

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Tent campsites near Hamer, Idaho offer rustic accommodations with varying amenities and natural settings. Warm Slough, located along the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, provides free tent camping with fire rings and picnic tables at most sites. West Dubois Pulloff on Route 22 offers more primitive dispersed tent camping opportunities with no facilities but open views of the surrounding landscape.

Most tent sites in the area feature dirt or gravel surfaces with minimal development. Warm Slough includes pit toilets, though reviews note they can be poorly maintained with one visitor stating "the bathroom was very unclean" while another mentioned "the one further in by the boat launch is clean, but no TP." Camping at Warm Slough is restricted to October 1 through January 31, with a 10-day maximum stay limit. The West Dubois Pulloff sites require no permits and allow pets, but prohibit campfires, making them suitable for tent campers with minimal impact practices.

The tent camping experience provides good access to water recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities. Warm Slough campsites are positioned along the river, offering fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. A camper noted "Right on the banks of the slough and there's even a resident moose!" Tent campers should be prepared for variable conditions, as the West Dubois Pulloff has been described as "windy with not much protection" but offering beautiful sunrise views of the Tetons. Navigation to some sites can be challenging, particularly after dark, as the turnoffs may be difficult to spot and unmarked. Tent camping in this region requires self-sufficiency, as amenities are limited and services are far between.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Andy O.
    Sep. 3, 2019

    Riverside Campground

    Ranger Review: Banner & Oak: Vista - Hunter Green Trucker Hat at Riverside

    Each year, thousands of fly fishermen ascend into Harriman State Park and nearby town of Island Park, ID to fish the famous Henry’s Fork of the Snake River. As we planned our Yellowstone vacation, we decided to spend a few days fly fishing and camped at Riverside (Id- Targhee). 

    Campground Review: Just around 15 miles north of Ashton, ID, and a few miles to Harriman State Park on US Hwy 20, the entrance of Riverside campground is clearly marked. The area was formed by a large caldera and sits about 6300 feet above sea level. Riverside campground is about a mile down a dirt road and sits right on Henry’s Fork. Roughly 30 camping spots and 1 group site. The sites were well laid out and plenty of space and privacy from each site. Surrounded by thick lodge pole pines, we didn’t hear much road traffic. Our site was less than 25 yards from the river, and we had great access with a handful trails leading to several areas of the river. There are a few bear boxes to share with other sites around the campground and several super clean restrooms. Probably the cleanest I’ve used. We didn’t spend a lot of time at the site during the day due to our main objection was to slay trout, but at night after a great day of fishing, we were able to relax and have a good night camping under the stars. The campsite’s fire ring was awesome. Cement ring with a moveable metal grate with a heavy duty cast iron pole with arms to hang your dutch oven over the fire. We have a rooftop tent but the campgrounds have some nicely laid out tent boxes to park your tent. We did see some sites with concrete flooring around the picnic areas. Overall, very well laid out campground with some good sites to enjoy the great outdoors. We camped at A012. We really had to go out of our way at our site to see our neighbors so tons of privacy. We had a big open sky to stargaze at night. Best of all: No mosquitos. We camped in the middle of August. My boy and I camped at a different campground in Island Park in June, and there was so much standing water that it bred armies of mosquitos. Not this trip. We also had good cell phone reception at this campground. The only bad thing I could come up with is that there was only trash dumpster near the front entrance so ridding your garbage took a little work. There is a boat launch so if you have a drift boat, you can do it right there. Island Park is about 8-10 minute drive if you need some supplies or gas. 

    Product Review: As a Dyrt Ranger, I get to test products! At this campground, I tested The Vista in hunter green trucker hat from Banner & Oak. As an outdoor enthusiast, I wear a lot of trucker hats and Banner & Oak really stood out from other hats I’ve worn. Stiff, thick material with a mesh backing and secure adjustment to keep my head airy. I really enjoyed wearing it and has quickly become my favorite hat. I really love the color and the high quality patch. If you’re not a fan of deeper hats, I recommend you do not get this hat. It fit my big noggin perfectly. Check out their products at the this link: https://bannerandoak.com/collections/hats

  • M
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Juniper Group Campsite — City of Rocks National Reserve

    Great campground that's an amazing deal!

    Found this spot recently that had full hookups on most sites. Located just above a lake. They have bathrooms with showers. Loop A is reservations only loops B and C are first come first serve. Loop A has a mixture of 30 and a few 50 amp spots with sewer and water. Water pressure is good around 60 PSI. Site 10 & 12 are no hookups. Looks B and C are all full hookups with 30 & 50 AMP the host tells me. Lots of green grass and shade in most sites. The best part is the $25 a night with full hookups. No WIFI but good service with Verizon even 5G at times. Highly recommend this park!

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2024

    South Tourist Park Campground

    Open city bear bone camp site next to Snake River

    Nice little gem of a bare bones city camp site next to Snake River. No hook ups. There is a dump site, fresh water and toilets. There is a small boat launch. A few back in sites but mostly just pull next to the side sites with picknick table and fire pit. 16 campsites. Some tent campers. No reservations, just first come first serve. No wifi. AT&T was LTE with 2 and sometimes 3 bars. Train tracks nearby with loud train noise twice during the night. Because it is a city open park there are people occasionally driving through. No security but there is a camp host. As of Sept 2024 the price is$18 per night.

  • A
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground

    Right by the river

    Our spot was right next to a wide, shallow spot of the river which the kids absolutely loved. They enjoyed floating and wading in spite of the cold water. The back of the RV pad was wearing out but it wasn't too big of a deal for us. Kids also enjoyed riding scooters around the place.

    The camp host was super friendly and warned us about possible skunks since we had our dog with us. We kept her on leash and it wasn't an issue. The host also included some firewood for us which was nice too.

Guide to Hamer

Tent camping near Hamer, Idaho offers varied terrains from riverfront locations to open vistas with mountain views. Located at approximately 4,800 feet elevation, this high desert region experiences dramatic temperature fluctuations with summer days reaching 90°F and nights dropping to 40°F. Winter camping opportunities remain available at select locations while other sites close seasonally due to harsh conditions.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: The Henry's Fork of the Snake River at Warm Slough provides excellent fishing access. "Great place to fish, kayak, or float the river. Some campsites will have a picnic table," notes Miles G.

River recreation: Kayaking and floating are popular activities during warmer months. Joseph T. reports about Warm Slough: "The site we stayed at was nice and flat! All the snow is gone so thats good! The fire pit was nice."

Wildlife viewing: Morning and evening hours offer the best chances to spot local wildlife. "We spent 2 nights here in between trips to Yellowstone and Tetons due to winter road closures. Great spot to hang out outside of Rexburg," writes Janae M.

Teton sunrise viewing: From West Dubois Pulloff on Route 22, campers can experience dramatic mountain views. Rex W. advises, "See the Tetons to the east at sunrise, it's beautiful."

What campers like

Affordability: Free camping at Warm Slough appeals to budget-conscious tent campers. Trevor S. notes, "Good for the price($0). As many free sites are it hasn't been maintained or respected by those who use it."

Solitude: Most sites offer reasonable privacy despite minimal development. "Lots of spots with fire rings and tables. Really nice and peaceful once you find it," reports Kelda C. about her experience at Warm Slough.

Proximity to attractions: The central location provides convenient access to regional destinations. At Eagle Park Campground, Miles G. appreciates being "Next to teton river and paths to explore."

Waterfront sites: Many campsites offer direct river access. At South Tourist Park Campground, Lisa found "a few sites are right along the water and we were lucky enough to snag one - beautiful sunset on the water."

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Warm Slough has specific camping dates. Johnothan R. cautions, "Great to go float river or fishing. Camping only allowed Oct 1 to Jan 31. 10 days max."

Navigation challenges: Finding some sites can be difficult, especially after dark. Katie H. advises about Warm Slough: "Pro tip: don't try to find this location using Apple Maps. iOS will take you to the main road ands that's it. Google Maps will take straight to the actual site."

Facility maintenance: Toilet facilities vary widely in cleanliness. Jayden K. notes, "It's nice and open, many campsites to choose from. There's pit toilets, the main one is pretty dirty though."

Weather exposure: Some sites offer little protection from elements. Zaq O. describes West Dubois Pulloff as "Good option for the night the bit windy and not much protection."

Tips for camping with families

Accessible water activities: Sites along the river provide safe water recreation for children. "Easily accessible. We camped in our tent, the roads were super easy to drive on. Great water access," shares Lauren B.

Wildlife encounters: Plan morning activities for best wildlife viewing opportunities. "Right on the banks of the slough and there's even a resident moose!" explains Janae M.

Road conditions: Access roads vary significantly between sites. Jacob W. warns about Eagle Park Campground: "No big RV's allowed. You don't want to take an RV down that road. Not very good turnaround spots."

Noise considerations: Some locations experience unexpected disturbances. When staying at South Tourist Park, Lisa's "only real complaint was that it has a lot of traffic noise (constant hum) and a VERY LOUD train that went by a few times during the night, blowing its whistle."

Tips for RVers

Site accessibility: Many locations have limited space for larger vehicles. At Eagle Park Campground, Jacob W. found it "overgrown and cramped roads and campsites."

Dump station availability: Plan ahead for waste disposal. Jamie C. appreciates that South Tourist Park Campground has "a potable water and a dump station. You need to park and go to the box near the host station to fill out the card and pay."

Level parking areas: Most tent camping areas near Hamer offer uneven parking surfaces. At Warm Slough, Kelda C. provides specific coordinates for a good spot: "GPS for my spot: 43.8731862, -111.8663080."

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