Best Tent Camping near Lake Fork, ID
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Best Tent Sites Near Lake Fork, ID (58)
1. Brundage Reservoir Camping Area
New Meadows, Idaho3 Reviews•23 Photos•37 SavesLocated along Brundage Reservoir are several dispersed campsites suitable for tent or small RV camping. Fishing is great at the reservoir so bring your fishing pole. Small motor boats are allowed on the reservoir. No tables available, but there are several fire rings and a restroom. CAmpsites are not reservable - no fees are charged for using these dispersed camp sites. Expect cold nights and warm days.
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- Fires
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- Dispersed
- Alcohol
2. Northwest Passage Campground — Ponderosa State Park
McCall, Idaho2 Reviews•12 Photos•60 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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3. Paddy Flat - Jughandle Mountain Area, McCall RD
Spink, Idaho1 Review•2 Photos•17 SavesThe Paddy Flat and Jughandle Mountain area is located southeast of McCall on the McCall Ranger District. Paddy Flat is accessed from Paddy Flat road a few miles north of Donnelly, Idaho. Jughandle Mountain can be accessed via trail from the Paddy Flat area, the Boulder Lake Area, and from the Lake Fork Creek Trailhead. Recreation sites within the area: Kennelly Creek Campground Paddy Flat Camping Area Rapid Creek Camping Area Paddy Flat Guard Station Cabin Rental East Fork Kennelly Creek Trail #099 North Fork Kennelly Creek Trail #102 Paddy Flat/Lake Fork Trail #103 Boulder Lake Trail #105
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4. Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area
Spink, Idaho1 Review•4 Photos•44 SavesThis is a small, quiet two-unit dispersed camping area located in the Paddy Flat area. Adjacent to Rapid Creek. Tables, fire rings and toilet available on site.
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- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
5. Lick Creek Area, McCall & Krassel Ranger Districts
Payette National Forest, Idaho1 Review•3 Photos•14 SavesThe Lick Creek area is just east of McCall and is accessed from Lick Creek Road. This is a beautiful area that many think of as the Alps of Idaho. There are many recreation opportunities in this area such as camping, a guard station cabin rental and many trailheads that lead to alpine lakes. A drive to the top of Lick Creek Summit from McCall only takes about 40 minutes. This is a highly recommended area! Camping & Cabin Rental Lake Fork Guard Station Cabin Rental Lake Fork Campground Black Lee Dispersed Camp Site 33 Mile Dispersed Camp Site Scenery Scenic Drive: Lick Creek Road to the South Fork of the Salmon River. Hiking Hum Lake/North Fork Lick Creek Trail #082 Loon Creek Tail #084 Duck/Hum Lake Trail #085 to #082 Fitsum Creek Trail #087 Lake Fork Creek to Paddy Flat Trail #103 East Fork of Lake Fork Creek Trail (Snowslide) #104 Fall Creek Loop Trail #107 Fall Creek Saddle Trail #108 Crestline Trail #109 Box Lake Trail #110 Maki Lake Trail #135 Lake Fork First Bridge Trail #339 Rock Climbing Slick Rock
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6. Granite Lake Camping Area
New Meadows, Idaho1 Review•32 SavesThis is a rustic dispersed campground with 7 sites located next to Granite Lake. Several trails leave from this camping area. Sites have tables and fire rings and there is one restroom. The road to the site is not suitable for large RVs. Four-wheel drive is recommended to access Granite Lake. Most suited for tent camping. Camping sites are not reservable and no fees are charged for use of these dispersed camp sites. Expect warm days and cool nights.
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7. Payette National Forest Four Mile Campground
Yellow Pine, Idaho1 Review•5 Photos•8 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
8. Picnic Point (ID)
Cascade, Idaho2 Reviews•21 Photos•36 SavesOverview
Picnic Point Campground is located on a bluff overlooking beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
Recreation
Warm Lake offers great fishing opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow, lake and bull trout. Boating, canoeing and swimming are popular activities. A boat ramp is located at neighboring Shoreline Campground. Billy Rice Swim Beach is within walking distance, offering a day-use site for picnicking and access to a swimming beach. The surrounding area offers great hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding and hunting. The WeWuKiye (Wa Wu Kia) Trail No. 252 was recently built and can be accessed nearby, at the entrance to Shoreline Campground. It is available for hiking and mountain biking. For off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Telephone Ridge Trail No. 112 offers 20 miles of trails for all riding levels, with staging areas at Shoreline Campground and at Warm Lake Campground down the road.
Natural Features
The campground is situated beneath towering ponderosa pines, which provide partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the area. A variety of wildlife including bears, deer, elk, fox, grouse, eagles, osprey, grosbeaks, whooping cranes and otters, lives around the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Rustic North Shore Lodge is not far from the campground, offering a small restaurant, lounge and store with limited supplies.
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- Fires
- Reservable
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$15 / night
10. Deadman Campground
Yellow Pine, Idaho1 Review•7 Photos•1 SaveThis dispersed walk-in 3 unit campground is located along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River. The site is popular with boaters floating the East Fork of the South Fork Salomon River. Adjacent to the road, so can be noisey and dusty.
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- ADA Access
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- Trash
- Picnic Table
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Recent Tent Reviews in Lake Fork
346 Reviews of 58 Lake Fork Campgrounds
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John E. M.
ScoutTie Creek Campground
Tie creek
Just off the asphalt on a gravel road. Very dusty and noisy on the weekends. Can be busy because a lot people park in there to float the river.
- RRonda D.
Traveler
Upper Payette Lake Dispersed Camping Area
Amazing, peaceful location!
We arrived on a Thursday afternoon in October. There were many spots available along the road leading up to this site. But they were close to the road and we wanted to be off the road. We ended up at the last spot on the road right before the interpretive trail at the end. This spot was tucked into the trees. And once we got our camper backed in, we didn’t even know the road was there. And the VIEW! Wow!! Looking across the lake with the most beautiful sunsets. We stayed for 3 nights. We set up Starlink so we could work on Friday and had no issues with the connection.
Osborn T.ScoutStibnite Interpretive Signs Interpretive Site (min
Bsign
I recently faced the big challenge of choosing the right signs for my office interior and found Bsign. Their selection of door signs was quite impressive, especially the modern and minimalist designs. For example, in the"Modern" category they offer a combination of stainless steel and acrylic glass with the option to add text in ADA format, which is not only stylish but also functional. Also worth mentioning is the"Wave" series with a combination of steel and wood, which adds coziness to any atmosphere. They have easy to install signs, which saved me a lot of time.
Spencer S.Scout
Chinook Campground
Remote!
We had the place to ourselves. Great small campground if you want to get away from everything.
Marley F.Traveler
Fiddle Creek Recreation Site
Nice Spot
My husband and I were looking for a quick spot to camp and found this right off the highway, it was perfect for a last minute camping. There’s a few more spots off the highway. We loved that it was right on the river, too. Pretty easy access, but if you have a longer trailer than I would suggest going in the first turn out, because the second one is tight.
- EEstelle G.Scout
Hells Canyon Park
Lovely spot along the Snake River
The campground had just about everything we hoped for: it was quiet, clean, scenic, on a river, green, had showers, and a fantastic host. The dock right in front of our campsite was a bonus and the river was calm enough to swim in. Limited-range WiFi is available at the light pole at the camp entrance. Great stargazing at night, and we were serenaded by a couple of owls! Perfect location to visit the Hells Canyon Dam or start you rafting trip.
christian L.TravelerLittle Salmon River Pullout Dispersed
Stopped for the night
This is a little pullout off route 95. Has about 10-15 feet of separation from main road, which gives privacy and protection from cars. The surface is a gravel and can fit a fairly decent amount of vehicles. The sign says you can camp up to 10 days consecutive, we only stayed for the night and continued on. This is also right on little salmon river.
- BBeverly M.
Guide
Chalet RV Park
Beautiful campground, very helpful owners. Wil help you with any questions about the area, things to do, and see. Clean bathrooms . Internet reception is good. Laundry room. We wilk definitely be stopping by again.
Owners were very helpful about the activities in the area.
- pphyliss G.Traveler
Big Eddy Campground
Great little spot!
Great spot to escape 55 traffic jams! It has great fishing, and river beach access. Has a bathroom. Picnic tables. Only draw back would be road noise but if that doesn't bother you then 5 stars for a dispersed site!
Adam H.Traveler
Hidden
Quiet, beautiful and river access
Relatively open and well maintained sites in a forest service campground. We got here July 4th and had no issues finding a site. A bit of a way out but well worth the extra effort.
- kkristen C.Scout
Cordero Pines
Tight fit
We were excited about this find, the location was perfect for riding sxs right outside of round valley.
We unfortunately, could not fit our rig in the gate. It was tight and could not make the turn with a long box truck and 30ft camper.
I did not like that the spots were so close together and not very private.
Greg was very nice though and willing to give us a refund. Still haven’t seen the refund come through yet.
- SSara E.Scout
City of Donnelly Campground
Campground with a nice view
Campsite is just outside of town next to the lake. Good little spot to pull up. We stayed one night and paid $15. Lots of campsites were full on the other side, this was good being so close to the tamarack resort.
David E.Scout
Horsethief Reservoir Campground
Absolutely the worst place ive been in 25 years..
they have absolutely destroyed what we use to love..they put sand in every camping spot with railroad ties and huge spikes make sure you like sand in your shoes and in your tents and campers.. the placement of the fire pitts make it where you cant sit around the fire ..carry a flashlight at all times so you dont trip over the ties that they have placed …they took family sites big enough for 10 people and made them so close you can actually hear the next site breathing in their sleep..the camp host by the Name of Tod Had a nasty additude towards my wife when we had first woke up at 8:00 am hounding us about money..sorry we got there at 3:00 in the morning we were going to stay for 14 days and left in 3 they made nature into a aparment style camp ground i guess thats what happends when greed takes over..we have never had problems before ..camp hosts were great and now they need blue and red lights on top of their wheelers..now you look out your front window used to see the lake and mountains now you see the top of some ones tents…way to go IFAG..
Coach B.Scout
Clear Creek Station
No one around
I called (no one answered @4:45pm)... then we drove because it was on our way... and there was no one. The restaurant was closed... it is 6:15pm.. maybe they aren't open past 6?
Phillip C.Scout
Poison Creek Campground — Lake Cascade State Park
Always a good stay
We’ve been here twice now. First 2021 and again June 2024. Campground is well kept. Showers and facilities clean. Minutes from Donnelly Idaho for “the things you forgot”. Great views coming back again for sure.
Martijn D.Guide
Last Chance Campground-OPEN
Last chance campground
Stayed two nights here. Very nice, large campsite spots with picknick table and fire pit. Friendly camp host. Clean vault toilets. Goose Trial is right at the campsite. Nice easy trial. First come spots. We came in late 700pm but there were a lot of spots left.
William P.Guide
Arrowhead RV Park on the River
Peaceful
Very calm and peaceful this weekend. Able to get our favorite spot by the river.
- SShay S.Traveler
Short's Bar Recreation Area
Busy
This camp site was popping with people who are definitely staying a while. These people let us camp near them but idk if they’d let us stay that long. Good for one night! Neighbors kind of loud but sooo pretty by the river!!! Easy to get in and out. Porta potty’s available
G K.Guide
McCall RV Resort - Northfolk Lodge
With Swimming pool and jacuzzi but no campfires allowed
This place is nice but no campfires allowed which my boys love to do. However, they have swimming pool, jacuzzi, and free popcorn all day!
- G K.Guide
Ridgeview Campground — Lake Cascade State Park
Waterfront
We stopped by mid- Oct but didn't camp since water is already turned off. BUT , it's a beautiful campground.
- G K.Guide
Hells Canyon Recreation Area - Woodhead Campground
Sites
We did not camp but visited the place to check it out for our next camping.
david M.ScoutHowers Campground
With a beautiful place
With a beautiful place like this, I don't understand why so few people come. It's really great to come here with friends to chat and play pico park together
- Zanna H.Guide
Hells Canyon Recreation Area - Woodhead Campground
Amazing view
Gorgeous clean sites, easy to reserve, beautiful, electric, water, and dump at exit
- ssherilynGuide
Brundage Reservoir Camping Area
Nice view and tranquility
The gps for this site was off. It says to take a left at the fork. But the reservoir is to the right. Just follow the posted sign. It was nice and peaceful, tad bit chilly since it’s October. Last year I wasn’t able to get a spot near the lake but there is so many places to boondock up there.
- AAngie A.Scout
Riverside RV Park
Description is not accurate Description is not accurate
I went to book this for a weekend for a family trip in the summer.. They do not have any tent spots. She was OK with our motorhome and one tent but the minute I said we had two kids and two small tents. She immediately informed me that she would not be renting to us. 
Jessica O.Scout
Eastside
Group Campground, Reservation Only
Great spot for groups! Limited spaces and not super close together -- which we love. View of the water is beautiful and there are many trees to provide shade for the entire campground.
Richard H.Guide
Black Bear RV Park
Very nice and friendly
Nice park and facilities. Very friendly check-in. Small store in park. Clean and well kept grounds.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lake Fork, ID is Brundage Reservoir Camping Area with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.
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