Best Tent Camping near May, ID

Recent Tent Reviews in May

116 Reviews of 50 May Campgrounds

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  UT801

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 17, 2024

  Watts Bridge Campground

  Okay site on Salmon River--HOT in July

  Simple campground along Salmon River--beautiful setting, with maybe 5 spaces, not all of which are marked well but do have picnic tables to indicate. Also a vault toilet at loop campground. Buggy, even with river flowing and slight wind. Free, which is nice. Can hear US93 traffic, but not bad considering neighbor ran generator which drowned out some noise.

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  Michael

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Shoup Bridge Campground — Salmon Field Office (Blm)

  Nice overnight

  Site 5, probably the best. Clean, cheap, safe, right on the river. 5 miles from downtown.Sure,it’s close to the road, but it’s not that bad. I probably wouldn’t make it a 5 day vacation site,but I’m sure people do. I’d stay here again

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  Ben H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 5, 2024

  Morgan Bar Campground

  Correct location

  I stayed here for one night. It is $5 per night. I had decent Verizon signal. There were at least eight camping areas. While I stayed here about half were full. The camping limit for this area is 14 days. There is a camping host that lives here so you cannot overnight park for free. There is river access. The only plot that I found that I could use my hammock at was plot 8. Just because of the lack of strong trees.

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  Ben H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 4, 2024

  Deadman Hole

  Simple

  Stayed here for two nights. The first night I have the whole area to myself. The second night there was two other campers. Doesn't seem to be super popular or high in demand. So finding a spot shouldn't be a problem. There was about six or more parking/camping areas. No Wi-Fi or Verizon signal. There is a toilet available. Access to the river as well.

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  Scott B.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Elk Bend RV Park

  Great stop

  Stoped for an overnight on our way to glacier. Clean and nice park.

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  Angie R.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2024

  Century 2 Campground & RV Park

  Amazing Management Nice Location

  The management is absolutely incredible! This place is perfect. Access to river to look at great! Renamed to Andreas on the River.

  The management helped us get in and made sure we were good. Super 5 stars! Great location near River for rafting. (30 min drive)

  The other visitors are a little opinionated and like to share their opinions on your RV.

  Super loved it all day! Stay there!

  Dog park area is not fenced in. Nice place for them to do business.

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  Sonya

  Traveler

  

  May. 9, 2024

  Watts Bridge Campground

  Overnight with dogs

  Pulled over mid day to spend the afternoon and night. We took the second to last spot on the river side. Arrived at noon on a Tuesday, departed at 8am next day and were the only campers. Very easy river access from site, but water is moving quickly. We walked to the other side of the bridge and let our dogs jump in where the water was calmer. Overall really clean and well maintained space. The only thing that will prevent us from coming back is the cottonwood tree droppings. They’re everywhere and very sticky, so if you have long haired dogs, it’s a nightmare to get them out.

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  Greg B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 15, 2023

  Challis Hot Springs

  What a GORGEOUS place!!

  After riding ID75, it was time to find camp. Sure there are a bazillion to choose from along the highway, but I wanted to soak in the highly reviewed waters. I was NOT disappointed!!! Beautiful lawn, one of the freshest hot springs I’ve visited, and great campers. Side not: this place was recently purchased/handed over to the Idaho State Parks system.

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  Zach P.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 14, 2023

  Flat Rock Campground

  Nice campground

  Nice clean campground. Only issue you did have some road noise since it’s right on the road. Picked up starlink service but no Verizon signal. Campground was pretty quiet not busy at all.

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  ShayLee C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 10, 2023

  Meadow Lake Campground

  Amazing views!

  It’s a long uphill drive on a narrow road to get there but it’s worth it! Each camp site is nice with plenty of space, fire pit and tent site. We took our chances on a Wednesday night in mid August and got lucky. Two sites were still open. With the drive and location we were surprised how many people were there but it was still very quiet and peaceful. The lake is beautiful and would be fun to kayak or paddle board on. We did some hiking up the trails to look over the campsite and the lake but did not take the full trail. Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked.

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  tom P.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 7, 2023

  Big Lost River Dispersed

  Surprisingly easy access. Clean and ADA accessible

  I selected this campground after missing out on a nearby first come first serve that was fully booked. I am just thrilled with the campsites and cleanliness of the pit toilets and nearby stream and fishing.

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  Tee C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 2, 2023

  North Van Houten Campground

  Nice fishing lake

  Nice little campsite near a small, quiet fishing lake. About 5 sites here with a pit toilet. No cell service. 10 mile rocky road in, but saw a fifth wheel, so its not impassable by any means! There’s also South Van Houten on the other side, but I can’t imagine this serene little patch of heaven gets too full. Saw folks swimming, fishing, and boating in the lake.

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  Tee C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 2, 2023

  South Van Houten Campground

  Lovely lakeside camping for free!

  Nice small camping area with about 5 sites, complete with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. It was a fairly long drive down a somewhat road but wide gravel road, but I did see a truck with a big fifth wheel on it, so you can definitely do it!

  Fishing in lake, just no motorized boats. Pit toilets. Pretty area!

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  Allison M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 24, 2023

  Williams Lake Campground

  Just what I was looking for!!

  This camp site was great. We visited the lake that was maybe 5 minutes away from the sites and swam out to a little island to cliff jump! It was a beautiful and well kept site. I would definitely recommend taking a reliable car because the road is a little difficult to the sites, but worth it.

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  Mandi W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 6, 2023

  Camp Creek BLM Camping

  Beautiful view

  We were the only ones there, each spot is super private, there aren’t many spots. Ours was right on the river and we could easily go down and swim from our site. Fully dispersed no services, no cell signal (verizon). Only con is that it is close enough to hwy 93 that you can see and hear cars going by, but it’s not a super busy road.

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  Jessica S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 15, 2023

  Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground

  Gorgeous Area!

  We stayed in site 4 and we only saw one family but they were a few sites away. Part of that had to do with the rainy weather that week was. We were right by the river and it was kinda loud because of spring run off, but we got used to it and it was good! The Millcreek trailhead was super close and it was absolutely stunning! We made it up to the lower lake and thought we got there, but we actually didn't reach the real lake. Come to find out it was like another 1000 ft up the trail. 😅 Definitely one of my favorite camping trips!

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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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  Mariana H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 26, 2022

  Watts Bridge Campground

  Beautiful camping

  Landed the spot on the far right side of the campsite, right on the river. Absolutely beautiful with all the leaves changing. Nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the river. Minimal sound from the road.

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  Mondo Moto Media

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 14, 2022

  Big Lost River Dispersed

  Amazing views even worth the bit of washboard road you must go over

  Incredible views after driving through most of Idaho this spot is a relief! Water /fishing access ,private spots , even one really nice paved spot close to entrance , don’t miss the turn it’s near a cattle gate on the gravel road

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  kevin M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2022

  Mackay Tourist Park

  Closed Tuesday’s and Wednesdays

  Got there and the place was closed on Tuesday. The nice lady running the place told me about a free site 3 miles away toward the mountain and on the left. Follow the signs for sportsmen.

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  Tate W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 2, 2022

  Timber Creek

  Great great campground

  This campground has 2 streams running on both sides of it so most camp spots have access right into the water. There are 12 or so camp spots. $10 a night. Lots of trees and very flats.

  Excellent access to the surrounding area and trails/roads. Very few bugs. Water available and vaulted bathrooms. Lots of space between camp grounds. Not busy or packed at all. I was worried I wouldn’t get a spot so I got there early. Only 1 other family was camping there.

  Tons and tons of campers and campgrounds in the area so if it was packed you could easily find a camping spot nearby.

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  Tate W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 2, 2022

  Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground

  Great campground

  $5 a night. No service. 1 vault bathroom. About 6 camp spots. Not super packed. No water. A great place to camp with lots of trees. Picnic tables and fire pits. No many bugs.

  The highlight of the area is the 2 mile hike to get to the lake above. Definitely worth it!

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  Christopher E.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 1, 2022

  Big Lost River Dispersed

  Not bad off the road

  Probably 15 spots. AT&T 1-2 5G. Pit toilets, 10 day max stay right on Big Lost River, fishing might be good? No garbage, water. Not bad for a 2-3 nighter.

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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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  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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  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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  Stacey A.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 9, 2022

  Wagon Wheel Motel & RV Park

  Best sunset, baby dog loving, atv life, quit

  I love this place I was a little stressed out because I was driving quite a distance and wasn't sure if I was gonna make the cut off time but I did and they were supernice superfriendly dog friendly AC units the only thing is it took a while for the room to cool down it would have been cool if they were able to set that air conditioner about an hour before arrival but no biggie it's just right in the heart of ATV central the reservoir only downside is there's no real espresso coffee shop if you're from Washington you know you know But highly recommend I would stay here again for sure.