Best Equestrian Camping near Island Park, ID

Bootjack Dr.

Island Park, ID

44.5781, -111.341

Dept Fish & Wildlife 

14 day limit (doesn't seem to be enforced, but seems to be more seasonal campers, not permanent) Grass Spaces for even big rigs.

Verizon 4g/4 bars (no booster)

ATT 4g/3 bars

No OTA channels

Dump & water available at Henry's Lake St. Park

Amazon Locker in Idaho Falls

Large parking area as you exit I20 to Red Rock. visible from the hwy. 

Good place to drop a rig & scout out (highly recommended). 

Snow plow turnaround at the end of Bootjack Dr, so you can get turned around on that road.

Coordinates lead to the main area off the left on Bootjack Dr. 

There are 4 offshoot roads we saw, some going way back, but most people were parked fairly close to the tree line, or just in front of them for solar. 

Use Google satellite and then scout them out as the roads can get pretty rutted the further in you go.

This area gets pretty full in season, but we still found a spot pretty easily, and an even better spot down in a meadow by a creek (we needed sun for solar) with the help of a neighbor.

CAUTION: if you park down by the creek, watch the weather. It can get a bit mushy in spots, and the road in/out can rut out. 

This is a local ATV & Fishing hole. 

There will be traffic. Had a few joy riders on a Friday night, but everyone else great.

If you park by the creek, you will have fisherman coming down to fish. They were fun to talk to, and we never felt unsafe. Just be aware this IS a public area, and the local public uses it regularly. If you don't want people passing through to the creek, the meadow area might not be for you.

Wild West Pizza, Firehole BBQ,  Old Town Cafe our favorites in W.Yellowstone,

Cafe Sabor in Island Park.

Groceries & Supplies are at tourist prices, come stocked if you don't want to pay them.

We loved this spot. Peaceful, friendly neighbors, cows across the creek on private land, and Moose in the creek 3 days, easy access to Yellowstone,  and free.  Mid 80's high, mid to low 50's at night. We did have rain, and even some pea sized hail, but mostly just gorgeous days & nights. 

This one is on the 'return to' list.

HeadWaters Rv campground is located in the perfect place right between Yellowstone and The Tetons. Perfect for exploring both Parks. The cell service is pretty spotty, but it’s great to just put down your phone and enjoy your surroundings. It is only 5 minutes walk from the campground to Snake River access. Fires are allowed at this campground. There are Rv, tent, and cabins to stay at. The cabins in the camp area are small but have full sized bunk beds and a desk and dresser. These cabins do not have water or electricity, but there are other cabins with power up the road. The tent and Rv spots are on gravel with lots of shade, a picnic table, and fire ring. Rv sites are Electric and water. There are so many activities to do. Along with the activities they have every day there is horse riding, guided fly fishing, hiking trails for everyone, bus tours, jr. rancher classes and so much more Also on site at the campground is a dish washing area next to the clean bathrooms and showers. There is a propane fill, fresh water fill, restaurant, gift shop, ATM machine, gas station, and bear boxes. I would definitely recommend this campground for any duration of trip.

My 1st time camping here was better than I expected. We went up with some friends and had gotten 2 sites next to each other. Our site was a good size area, and was next to walking trails, across from the bathroom, and close to the water spigot. The scenery was beautiful. Surrounding trees, butterflies and one afternoon a deer had came close to our campsite. Our site did not have electric hook ups. It’s a nice campground, clean, and have walking trails that we took and caught beautiful scenery photos. Would return most definitely..No store, no firewood to buy, but close enough to head to town to get supplies.

This is very remote feeling with no cell reception or views of any paved roads or buildings. You cannot hear traffic from the highway which is about 1/3 miles away.

There are wooden horse fences and corrals which are for public use. There is a rock fire ring and a very uneven parking spot - bring your levelers!

The scenery is stunning with easy access to the creek and a huge cliff on the other side. The area is wooded with green grass and wildflowers everywhere.

We camped in site 1, the first of three on the first loop.

So far, the only thing we can hear are birds chirping, the flowing creek, and the sounds of our children squealing with delight as they play out in the grassy field. There are the occasional vehicles passing by on the dirt road (other campers, assumably).

10/10, would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Arrived late morning around 11:30. There were only 3 occupied spots so we had our pick of some great campsites. We had the place to ourselves until people started rolling in around 2. There is fairly nice space between campsites. Each one has a table, fire ring, and table. The sites are pretty large and level. We parked a 24’ sprinter no problem. We talked with the horse riding company just off the entrance and learned the bridge over the creek as you enter the campground is being removed. The banks to the creek would be too steep for vehicles to cross. Hope the bridge/creek get figured out because this is a special little spot.