Best Tent Camping near Inkom, ID

Tent camping opportunities near Inkom, Idaho include several established campgrounds in the surrounding area. Morgans Bridge Campground, located along the river, offers quiet desert camping with two walk-in tent sites featuring rough ground. Cutthroat Trout Campground operates seasonally from May to October, providing a primitive tent camping experience.

Most tent sites in the Inkom region lack amenities, requiring campers to be self-sufficient. Morgan's Bridge has very little shade but provides picnic tables including an ADA-accessible option. Many campgrounds in the area feature vault toilets but no drinking water, making it essential to pack in your own water supply. The camping season typically runs from May through October, with several sites closing during winter months due to weather conditions. Sites are generally first-come, first-served with no reservation systems in place. Surface conditions vary, with many tent pads featuring packed dirt or natural ground.

Areas farther from Inkom offer deeper seclusion but require more planning. Tent campers should be prepared for variable weather conditions, even during summer months. Primitive camping areas like Cutthroat Trout Campground provide access to outdoor recreation but limited facilities. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing directly from tent sites. A camper described Morgans Bridge as a "great desert camping spot" with river access that "would be a nice fall get away spot." When seeking tent campgrounds near Inkom, visitors should check current conditions as access and amenities can change seasonally, with some campgrounds having limited or no cell service.

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  • skoerber@moscow.com The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 2, 2025

    Maple Grove Campground

    small campground by the lake

    Stayed one night at the end of May. The road along Oneida Narrows is good graded gravel. At the base of the dam, a sign recommends against large RVs and towed vehicles so I scouted it first, but it's ok, just a little rutted in places. The campground is small, 12 spaces. I suggest not towing a camper that's longer than 20 ft or so, due to the general smallness of the pull ins and the narrowness of the road. Sites have picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets that were reasonably clean. No water or trash service. There is access to the reservoir shore, but it has a lot of aquatic growth near the shore, which i don't like. So many fish jumping, big ones! I don't know what they were. It was about half full when I was there mid week. Quiet except when the neighbor was playing his trumpet -- are you kidding me?!?! No cell service, Verizon.  Nice shade from the maples. Surrounding ridges are scenic.

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2019

    Goodenough Creek Campground

    More than the Name Suggests!

    Agreat little campground that is split into a more developed tent area and a primitive tent area.  The developed tent area had gravel pads along with picnic tables and metal fire rings.  There was also a halfdicap vault toilet near the entrance.  At the primitive site we found a wonderful little rope swing that swung out over the creek.  All the primitive sites were wonderfully cool and shaded while the developed sites were more exposed

  • A
    Sep. 25, 2020

    Scout Mountain Campground

    Beautiful basic camping in Furs and Pines

    Beautiful campground set high up in the Caribou National Forest. The campground is around 13 miles up a mountain from Pocatello- it took us roughly 30 minutes driving up curvy mountain roads to get up to the top. Be advised, our gps tried to route us off a dirt road half way up, but you just stay on the paved road all the way up. We got site 20, I’m not sure which loop, as the loops were kind of hard to determine. It was next to bathrooms and across from water and a group campsite which looked like it’d be awesome if you were in a group (site 19.) Beautiful in the pines and furs. You can’t see from the road but many of the tent pads are behind the tables and fire rings. The tent pads aren’t huge- Our tent pad wasn’t big enough for our 6 person REI tent so we pitched right behind our car on the parking pad, which was considerably larger. We were only staying for one night on a Thursday and it was very quiet with only a handful of other campers, but I saw reserve tags on most camp sites in our loop for the weekend. No showers, vault toilets. Drinking water. We tent camp so I didn’t see if there were any electric sites, ours was not. We saw cows, moose, birds and deer on the mountain. Wish we could have stayed an extra night to hike around the area.

  • Abner H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2025

    North Bingham County Park

    Nice Quiet Park - $45/night for Non Resident

    The park is nice and clean, appears to be recently paved or resurfaced.  The spots are relatively level. Restrooms are clean and nice shower is large.  The 12 pull through sites have 20/30/50 Amp outlets and potable water and each has its own picnic table.  The dump station is just past the sites there is a seprate potable water fill 50' from the dump station which has its own hoses and water for flushing tanks.  

    There are two areas of grass designated as tent sites with in ground fire rings and there is one shared elevated charcoal grill.

    As of July 2025 the nightly rate is $25/night for Bingham County Residents and $45/night for Non-Residents.  There are envelopes for payment (cash or check only) at the front gate and inside the envelope is an information sheet with the bathroom codes.

    - AT&T Service is 3 bars and bounces between 5G+ and LTE my speedtest showed 10.38 Mbps Download

    - Starlink is partially obstructed in all of the pull throughs with ~15 outages greater than 2s in 15 minutes but has download speeds of 157.93 Mbps when not obstructed.

    - T-Mobile is 3 bars of 5G and my speediest showed 310.58 Mbps download speed.

  • P H.
    Jun. 23, 2020

    Devils Creek RV Park

    Close quarters but friendly faces

    This is an older campground, and space near reservoirs is a hot commodity. The RV park host was very friendly and accommodating. Very clean campground with a nice boat dock and plenty of spaces to get down near the reservoir and fish.

    Warning - Some of the spaces felt like extremely close quarters especially with slide outs. The picture below shows one of the older full utility locations. Some units may not have much room to slide out without contacting the utility boxes. Some units offer great shade and an awning next to a shared fire pit, shared picnic table. Some units have a really nice shared grass area between trailers. Also several people here are seasonal campers with monthly rates. This can make finding a space a little more challenging. Call ahead and make sure to get reservations so you can get a spot.

    Lot size seems inconsistent between spaces as some feel very cramped and some of the high number units without utilities had larger spaces between them, almost appearing as an extra space between two units people were using for pet/kid play areas.

    Dogs are to be kept on leashes, but people should consider short leashes/tie lines as it is easy for pets to cross into adjacent units depending upon where they are staked. Make sure to plan ahead for power adapters. Only one 30amp service so if your planning to run AC, plan to be the first in or coordinate with your neighbor.

  • Mark & Kelly G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2022

    Blackfoot Reservoir Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    Easy access.  Lots of wildlife - birds, fox, mule deer, moose!  Beautiful, level, improved sites with electric hook-ups.  Pavilions over each picnic table.  Fire rings.  Vault toilets - very clean.  Dump station.  Water available.

  • Beth B.
    Jul. 22, 2018

    Scout Mountain Campground

    Perfect in every way!

    We stayed on site #3, nice and shady, perfect walking distance to clean vault toilets, water spigot not far, and off the road so you feel tucked away. Nice sturdy picnic tables, latern stand, and great fire ring with attached grill, and an additional freestanding grill available. Loved that spot!

  • Jane H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2025

    Pipeline Campground

    Great for overnight stop

    The access to the water’s edge is nice. Our campsite has the basic amenities with fire ring and picnic table (a bit worn down). The vault toilet is clean and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Curtis W.
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Twin Springs Campground

    Primitive Campground, dry, filled with Grass and Sagebrush

    This review is from July 2024, and it appears to have been a dry year.

    I found the campground over run with Red Currant Bushes which were full of mature fruit.  There was also a lot of Crested Wheatgrass and Sagebrush.  The 5 campsites are still in good repair, but due to the Red Currant Bushes, access to the springs area was difficult if not impossible.  The Springs themselves, due to the low water table were all but dried up, with only a small puddle of water marking each one.  The water pump is still missing it's handle, and is now dry, so no water could be pumped.  There was a moose present when I was there, but he was down in the outflow area, and did not seem interested in anything but lying down there.  The Vault toilet was clean, odor free, and well maintained.

    I cannot recommend this campground for mid summer or fall.


Guide to Inkom

Tent camping near Inkom, Idaho occurs primarily at lower-elevation sites along waterways with access between May and October. The region experiences significant temperature fluctuations, with summer daytime temperatures averaging 80-90°F and dropping to 40-50°F at night. Several campgrounds in the area require self-contained camping with no amenities.

What to do

Fishing access: South Tourist Park Campground provides direct access to the Snake River with a small boat launch and riverside camping spots. "Right on the Snake River and great food close by," reports camper T S., making it convenient for anglers wanting easy water access.

Hot springs relaxation: At Maple Grove Hot Springs, campers gain access to natural thermal pools from check-in until 4pm the next day. "They have tent sites, van sites and a selection of shelters to choose from... They offer volunteer days where you can camp and soak in exchange for volunteer work," notes Jordan H.

Trail exploration: Cold Springs Campground offers opportunities for creek fishing and hiking on surrounding trails. According to Austin H., the area is "breath taking" though visitors should be prepared for "narrow roads" that can make access challenging in larger vehicles.

What campers like

Riverside views: At South Tourist Park Campground, campers appreciate waterfront sites. Lisa shares that "a few sites are right along the water and we were lucky enough to snag one - beautiful sunset on the water." The campground connects to a bike path that "follows the river and leads to downtown Riverwalk area."

Budget-friendly options: Jamie C. notes South Tourist Park offers "fairly cheap" rates for overnight stays, with basic amenities including "potable water and a dump station." As of September 2024, the rate was $18 per night according to Kenyon, who described it as a "nice little gem of a bare bones city camp site."

Quiet desert camping: Trenner Park offers a day-use option for those seeking riverside relaxation without overnight commitments. Donner N. describes it as "a pleasant spot" that's "great if you want to spend a day fishing or hiking along the Snake." The park includes bathroom facilities and "a handicap access dock" for accessibility.

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Multiple campgrounds near Inkom operate only from May through October, including Cutthroat Trout Campground, Trail Creek Bridge Campground, and Cold Springs Campground. Winter snow and freezing conditions make these areas inaccessible during colder months.

Limited cell service: Several campgrounds in remote locations lack reliable connectivity. Samuel H. warns about Cutthroat Trout Campground: "This place is in the middle of nowhere with no cell service. I drove all the way out here only to find the gate to someone's ranch with a no trespassing sign."

Noise considerations: At South Tourist Park, noise can disrupt light sleepers. Lisa mentions "a lot of traffic noise (constant hum) and a VERY LOUD train that went by a few times during the night, blowing its whistle." Aidan L. adds that "late at night a lot of homeless roam around the camp."

Tips for camping with families

Bring insect protection: Campgrounds along waterways attract insects, particularly during warmer months. Aidan L. emphasizes that at South Tourist Park Campground, "bug spray is necessary" for comfort during overnight stays.

Pack sufficient water: Most campgrounds near Inkom lack drinking water sources. Ginger Y. specifically notes South Tourist Park has "drinking water to refill with," making it an exception to most primitive sites in the region.

Consider timing for maintenance: Jamie C. warns about early morning maintenance disruptions: "Only issue was the mowing service was out and about at 6:30am. Luckily we're early risers, but we just thought it was a little strange."

Tips from RVers

Size restrictions: Most primitive camping areas near Inkom accommodate smaller vehicles only. At Trenner Park, the limited space and day-use only policy makes it unsuitable for larger RVs requiring overnight accommodations.

Limited hookups: South Tourist Park offers no hookups but provides essential services. Kenyon notes, "There is a dump site, fresh water and toilets... No hook ups... No wifi. AT&T was LTE with 2 and sometimes 3 bars."

Site configurations: Carrick M. indicates South Tourist Park charges about $40 per night as of 2025, noting proximity "to highways and trains." Kenyon describes the layout as "A few back in sites but mostly just pull next to the side sites with picknick table and fire pit. 16 campsites."

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