Best RV Parks & Resorts near May, ID

Recent RV Reviews near May, Idaho

100 Reviews of 51 May Campgrounds

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  Angela C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 18, 2022

  Elk Bend RV Park

  Peaceful and Idyllic

  We set up our daughter in our Super C here for 2 months while she worked in nearby Salmon during the busy season. We were so happy with the beautiful scenery, quiet grounds, and excellent service from the owner. If she ever needed anything, they were happy to help. There is a clean laundry room, showers, and bathrooms onsite, and more than enough space for a 40 foot RV. There are shade trees, some grass sites, some landscape rock sites, picnic tables, a gas firepit, and an onsite mini-store if you need. The owner waited for us until we arrived, helped us get our bearings, and then grew to be a friend. If you are needing to camp(even in a tent!) anywhere near Salmon, Idaho, you need to go and see Stewart at Elk Bend RV Park. Say hi to the deer that roam the area, too, or walk across the street and listen to the Salmon River. Just a beautiful area! Sites with full hookups and not. Would not hesitate to recommend Elk Bend RV Park.

  Pet Friendly!

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  the O.

  Traveler

  

  May. 26, 2021

  Elk Bend RV Park

  Super

  Good and beautiful, full hook up, good space between sites and super friendly hosts .

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  Nancy C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 8, 2021

  Torreys Burnt Creek Inn

  Family owned. Lush and green on the Salmon River

  The original owners really take pride in ownership. They have 6 cabins and RV park on 15 acres along the river.

  Pros: *beautifu lush green grass sites with amazing views of the Sawtooth NF *full hookups *wifi included *only $48 including tax *there is a camp store with beer, ice cream and other basic.
  *reading library *wildlife visits not unusual. *direct river access for fishing or floating *natural hot springs flowing into the Salmon just south. Great place for a soak *6 cabins nestled in the pines.

  Cons: *no cell service (have wifi though) *rv sites have no shade *no shower house.

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  Julie W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 10, 2017

  Morgan Bar Campground

  Nice place to stop on road trip

  We stopped here to sleep on our way to Glacier NP. It was easy to find but off the main road and quiet. Very clean campsites with fire pits and trash cans. We drove around the campsite before we left, all the sites were camper trailer friendly and had grassy areas for tents. All for $5

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  Julia M.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 9, 2020

  The Sawmill Station

  Great spot to stay - On the way to Sun Valley!

  We found this little gem while planning a stop over from Missoula to Sun Valley. It served us well for the night. It was very spacious, accessible roads, very friendly and accommodating staff. Our site had plenty of space for our trailer and truck and then some. It has recently opened so a work in progress. The gravel is a bit sharp at the sites, but it didn't do any harm for us and didn't seem to be affecting any others in the park. You are nestled up against the beautiful foothills and apparently is a good spot for those with ATVs. We didn't have a picnic table or fire pit- not needed since we were only staying for a night. This area is very remote and we didn't have any AT&T cell service the entire time. We also logged into their wifi but it never worked for us. I was able to send an imessage, but that was it. It was kind of nice to be forced to shut technology down for a night, although I wouldn't recommend this place during a work week if you work remote. You might be completely out of luck. They even have a cafe and patio in the office where you check in that has delicious food, milkshakes, cocktails, etc. They accept Good Sam membership. I'm giving them a 4 out 5 because their friendly staff, the cafe, the unique setting, the spacious site all made up for an overnight with no cell service or wifi. If they could get their wifi up to speed for the entire park, they'd be golden!

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  Mike H.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 3, 2018

  Blind Creek Campground

  Loved it!

  We visited the Stanley area last year just before the solar eclipse and everything in the area was booked or very busy. We came upon Blind Creek and found a nearly empty campground. It was fabulous. My wife wants to live there. Vault toilets, fire rings and picnic tables. Several good spots for RVs and lots of good tent spots. Can make reservations.

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  Chip K.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 5, 2020

  Tower Rock Recreation Site

  Great little roadside park

  $5 a night, no hookups or dump/water on site. Beautiful setting. Not great but usable Verizon and T-Mobile cell service. Loop is a bit tight in spots so I wouldn't recommend it for a large 5'er or motorhome.

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 9, 2021

  Challis Hot Springs

  Everything but the kitchen sink

  This place has it ALLLLL. Tent sites, RV sites w/electric and water, dry sites; boat ramp; playground, volleyball net, clothes lines, hot springs pools(2!); showers; camp store with ice; WiFi; wildlife(two mountain goats lead me in on the road); walking trail; shade trees(no hammocks allowed). And it is next to the Snake river. Seriously?? Ok, so the tent sites are really close to the RV sites, but with electric there aren’t any generators running. And the pools close at 9pm, which seems kinda early when the sun doesn’t set until almost 9:30. But I get it. And you are close to the town of Challis with two grocery stores and two gas stations and a Family Dollar. If you can’t find what you need, you probably don’t need it. Besides, you are going to spend all of your time in the water or playing land games. The bathrooms and showers are open 24hrs a day so you don’t even have to use the porta potties scattered around the property if you don’t want to.

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  Marlo A.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 2, 2021

  Joe T. Fallini Campground

  Beautiful reservoir but always windy

  The reservoir is great year round. Fun ice fishing in the winter and big enough for boating in the summer. Just beware that it is almost ALWAYS windy there. It’s great winter camping though because they still have power hook ups and open outhouses that are decently clean.

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  Melody M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 5, 2020

  Joe T. Fallini Campground

  Fabulous !

  We enjoyed our stay here so much, we stayed an extra couple of days! This is a well-kept, well-designed BLM campground. Some spaces have shade trees, some do not. Many provide nice views of the lake. Sites are all paved as are the roads (no dust). They all have fire pits and picnic tables - some with shade covers. Lots of pull through sites. Each site has water and electricity. There is a RV dump within the campground. Can’t beat it for $14 per night! Our Verizon cellphone services wasn’t very good, but that’s my only complaint.

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  Cia S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2020

  Andreas on the River RV Park

  Nice spot on river

  We have done only boondocking but were tired and wanted proximity to town. A few spots left and asked for one on the river, which had its own deck. Kind of shocked it was $45 a night after so much free camping !

  But nice to have hookups and our own deck looking over the river watching osprey fish

  Host is a bit peculiar, almost grumpy but if you chat for a bit he’s actually a wealth of local folklore Quiet enough. And felt private from other campers , so on a 12 night trip it was worth it. Walked to dinner at Shady Nook My second pic is a drive we took on Shoup Rd

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  Stephen D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 12, 2021

  Holman Creek Campground

  Sweet place

  Nice campground. $12 night. Agree that sites 7,8,9 and 10 are the best. Closes September 15 for the season

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  Art S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Lower O'Brien Campground

  Shh... the riverside sites are perfect settings to jump in!

  Keep going on the road past Lower O’Brien Campground and you see a sign warning of no turn arounds for rv’s. Don’t worry, the campground is in a loop. The road is very narrow. I don’t know what I would do if another camper met me going around that stretch. 

  The gurgling of the rapids occupy your attention so the vehicles are not really heard. Rafters pass by at eye level giving an opportunity to spread joy and wave. Choose a site that has a riverside beach or one on the interior of the loop. Our site had multiple levels which allowed us to move around as the shade traveled. With July temperatures, the rocks piled into a circle in the river gave us a perfect spot to take a dip. The sun dried us off quickly and we are now a bit cleaner. Warning: fisher people walk up and down the river as well as rafting folk so pick an appropriate time for bathing. Even my dog came right in. 

  This river is popular for fishing and rafting. We didn’t find many hiking opportunities but that’s ok with us. A day relaxing in this beautiful setting is worth our time.

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 31, 2021

  Custer #1 Campground

  Quiet except for the OHVs

  This small campground is along the Adventure Road going up the pass between Custer and Challis, on the Custer side of the pass. Really cool massive boulders are in and around the campground, and even though it is along the pass and near a beautiful gorge, you really can’t see anything beyond the campground due to the terrain. Sites are on the larger side, but not necessarily level. There are picnic tables and fire rings and a clean vault toilet, but not much else. Shade trees are on the skinny side so it may be difficult to hang a hammock. During the day it can get dusty with OHVs going up and down the road. For a cool experience, check out the ghost town of Custer or go further along the Adventure Road to see the ruins of some of the stagecoach stops.

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  Christine

  Guide

  

  Jul. 29, 2022

  Round Valley RV Park

  Basic RV campground

  Many large and well spaced pull through sites, all on gravel. Very little shade. Water, sewer and electric all good. Easy in and out. Access the OHV trails from here.

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  Sonja L.

  Traveler

  

  May. 23, 2021

  Challis Hot Springs

  Changed reservations day of campout

  Loved going to Challis with the group I belong with but will not be back. Day of campout my reservation was taken away and was told to park with another camper. I had to park on the road as all of the other campers were anchored down for the weekend. The spot was not set up for two trailers and was told he does not offer discounts. Was unable to use fire ring nor set up outside kitchen due to how I was parked. The only bright side was the group of sisters that provided the weekend of laughter.

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  Mack T.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 10, 2021

  Bayhorse Recreation Site

  Good site when you need one.

  I would say there are plenty more options along 93 that are worth your time but if you’re like us and needed a place last minute, it’ll do. Maybe about 12-17 sites and only 3 were filled when we showed up at 9:30pm. All rvs. There is a bathroom and running water. Hosts are there and mind their own business. $10. It’s along the road so expect head lights every 20-30 minutes. It’s along the snake river but there is no noise from it at that location. Also there is a sprinkler system that randomly comes on all over the campground so be cautious of that. It scared the living crap out of us in the middle of the night and you could easily get wet if you put your tent in the wrong spot.

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  Kathryn N.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 30, 2020

  Blind Creek Campground

  Great for a night through the area

  We were hauling across Idaho and Stanley was BUSY! Campgrounds were loaded with people RV’s. Stanley looked like a great little town, but we had to get away from the crowds.

  We ended up going out 75N to check out some sites. There were quite a few nice places along the Salmon River. The river was gorgeous and a hotbed for fishing/rafting.

  We ended up going north along the Yankee Fork in Sunbeam. The campground had 4-5 sites all mostly along the river. Restrooms were in quite good shape and all but one site was taken. As per usual, we did FF on a busy weekend and still got a site around 5 or 6. We couldn’t believe it was open as the sites had fire rings, tables, and space between.

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  Keith O.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 6, 2019

  Meadow Lake Campground

  A taste of the alpine

  This is a very nice and clean campground situated within a small cirque of mountain summits. The campground is adjacent to a small lake with fishing and small boat opportunities. There is a small trail system with a trailhead at each end of the campground, a 3/4 mile loop between the two through subalpine forest, and two other trails off of that loop that go higher up to a small pond and eventually up to the 10,200 ft Lemhi Pass with views to mountain ranges to the west.

  There are two latrines that are well maintained and drinking water is available during the warm season.

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  Richard M.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 7, 2020

  North Van Houten Campground

  Beautiful and desolate

  If you’re looking to get far off the beaten path, this is your spot. Vault toilets and trash, very small loop. Possible to fit 30’ trailer. Will be difficult to maneuver. Bit of a drive from Dillon and you’ll want to stock up on supplies. Dry camping for sure. Lots of trees and you’re over looking a like. Only one camp site was being used in early June. Gets real chilly at night and mornings. Long drive through cattle country on mostly dirt roads with plenty of cattle that cross in their time. I’d recommend going for several days, not just a 1 nighter. Plenty of fishing and hiking available. Drivable Forrest paths as well. Tons of wild life to spend time with.

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  John H.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 13, 2023

  Wagon Wheel Motel & RV Park

  Nice getaway town. Beautiful mountain ranges

  Nice & clean. Accommodating hosts. Nice & level pull thru and back in sites. Restrooms are key coded thus nice and clean. Great area for ATV/UTV riding!

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 2, 2021

  Whiskey Flats Campground

  Small and Sunny

   This campground sits just below a highway bridge which makes it noisy but you also get to hear the river as almost all the campsites sit next to it. The road down is potholed, also this would not be a good spot for larger rigs or trailers. We were in 26’ class C and we seemed monstrous in this petite campground. It is quite a small campground with a pit toilet but we did not see any drinking water. 

  Fire pits and tables at each site. This campground is almost entirely in the sun so it can be hot. It is also very dusty. We decided not to stay here because of the heat, but would come back when temperatures were cooler because it was only $12/night!  The campground was completely unoccupied when we visited in September.

  Zero cell reception ATT, Verizon, or TMobile.

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  Always C.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 20, 2021

  Mackay Reservoir Access Area - IFG

  Breath taking BLM Campground!

  This BLM campground has 26 paved sites with water and electric and trash bins throughout, dump site up the hill. First come first serve with a $14 nightly fee $7 with senior pass. Tent camping in a separate area. Boat launch and covered picnic day use area. 2 camping areas, one offers some shade the other has beautiful views. We picked the views! Can be a bit windy I'm told by the host. Would rate this a 10 if I could!

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 2, 2021

  East Fork

  BLM Campground but Not Free

   This is a very well manicured campground that sits directly off of highway 75. It is very small and mostly sunny. There are nice lush grass areas where the sprinklers were running and was very tempting to just lay there after a hot drive. 

  Sites are close together, lined up along the outer edge of the loop, and there is zero privacy. The picnic tables are covered with a shade structure and there are fire pits. Also toilets and water. 

  A friendly host was also on site. Sites very in size but we saw a couple of bigger trailers there. 

  There was a dumpster for trash but no recycling. The campground sits well above the river and very close to the highway so there is road noise. 

  It was nice but we did not stay here as it seemed cramped and there are too many free options in this area.

  $10/night

  $5/night when the water gets shut off generally around October. 

  No cell reception for ATT, Verizon or TMobile

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  Cindy G.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 21, 2022

  Elk Bend RV Park

  Peaceful, Salmon River, Fabulous Owner

  We stayed two nights in this delightful peaceful campground. The owner was incredibly nice, accommodating and kept this place so well-maintained. Extremely clean nice laundry room with coin operated machines, central dump area the sites are just water and electric, very nice grass around the gravel sites perfect for dogs. The vistas are spectacular, the river is crystal clear over rocks and floating down on either and include plateable kayak, raft, or canoe is very doable. Restaurant across the street that has a pretty patio really really nice town. This is a more remote town but an excellent stop. We will come here again.

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  Amy C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 3, 2016

  Blind Creek Campground

  Hidden gem

  If you've ever gone up to Stanley and don't believe in having to reserve a campsite on line (it's against my religion) this is your spot. About 20 minutes away from the "hussle and bustle" of tiny mountain town, Stanley, Blind Creek is situated in the Yankee fork of the Salmon River. If you're looking for amenities, don't come here--there's a out toilet, but that's it, no water or trash service. But with the river running right by camp you can easily filter your own water and there's a large dumpster at the Sunbeam pullout right before turning off the highway. Blind Creek only has 5 spots but I've never not been able to camp there, and at $5 a night you can afford to drive a little further to get into the Sawtooths or make the drive over to Challis. Beat for tent camping, though they do have two good sights you could back a trailer into, just do us all a favor, if you're going to run your generator, camp somewhere else. Keep this place quiet!

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  Karla B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 29, 2018

  Challis Hot Springs

  A relaxing soak and a spacious site

  This private Hotsprings has two pools - ine about 97 degrees ( large and inviting), the second is smaller and hotter at 107!

  located about 7 miles from Challis it has great lawn areas for tents, and shaded RV sites along the Salmon River. Playground. Showers.

  bring your mountain bike or running shoes for a relaxing ride or run on the country access roads.