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Best Tent Camping near McCammon, ID

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The McCammon area offers several tent camping options scattered throughout southeastern Idaho's varied landscape. Morgans Bridge Campground, located near Firth, features walk-in tent sites directly adjacent to the river, though with minimal shade in this desert environment. Cold Springs Campground near Montpelier provides tent sites with basic amenities including picnic tables, toilets, and permitted campfires, operating seasonally from May through September. Trail Creek Bridge Campground and Graves Creek Campground, both within reasonable driving distance of McCammon, offer primitive tent camping opportunities with limited facilities.

Tent sites throughout the region typically feature rough, ungraded terrain with limited improvements. Most campgrounds lack drinking water, requiring campers to bring their own supply for the duration of their stay. Toilet facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering vault toilets while others have no facilities whatsoever. Cutthroat Trout Campground, despite appearing on maps, has reported access issues with one camper noting, "I drove all the way out here only to find the gate to someone's ranch with a no trespassing sign." Fire regulations fluctuate seasonally, with some locations permitting campfires while others maintain strict fire bans regardless of season.

Secluded tent camping opportunities exist for those willing to venture farther from main roads. The more remote backcountry tent sites often reward campers with increased privacy and natural settings. Tent sites at Morgans Bridge offer a riverside experience with opportunities for solitude, though campers should prepare for desert conditions with minimal natural shade. The primitive nature of many tent campsites around McCammon means visitors often encounter wildlife and can access nearby hiking trails without crowds. Areas farther from highways provide deeper seclusion and stargazing opportunities free from light pollution. A visitor to Morgans Bridge described it as "Great desert camping spot. Very little shade. Right next to the river. Would be a nice fall get away spot."

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Tent Camping Reviews near McCammon, ID

336 Reviews of 14 McCammon Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • Alan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2018

    Albert Moser

    Nice quiet area with tons of shade next to the creek

    Edry spot has complete shade throughout the entire day and even if that's not enough it's right next to the stream. There are vault toilets, permanent fire rings, and picnic tables at each site with a place for hanging garbage.

  • 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.

Guide to McCammon

Tent campsites near McCammon, Idaho provide access to southeastern Idaho's diverse terrain ranging from sagebrush desert to forested mountain slopes. Elevations in the region typically range from 4,700 to 7,000 feet, creating significant temperature variations between day and night, even in summer months. Most primitive camping areas operate seasonally from May through October due to winter conditions that make access difficult.

What to do

Fishing access: Trenner Park offers direct access to Snake River fishing spots. "It's an area that is visited a lot by locals but a pleasant spot. Great if you want to spend a day fishing or hiking along the Snake. There is also bathroom available and a handicap access dock," notes reviewer Donner N.

Group activities: Dry Canyon Campground provides dedicated space for larger gatherings. "This place had plenty of place for activities and many picnic tables close to a large cement fire place. There were also plenty types of sheep nearby! Only downside is there's no water there," reports Alan B.

Hot springs soaking: Maple Grove Hot Springs combines camping with natural hot springs access. Jordan H. explains, "Camping gets you access to the hot springs from check in until 4pm the next day. There's running water in the bathhouse with a toilet and shower. There's yoga classes included in the price as well."

What campers like

Riverside locations: The primitive campsites along waterways provide natural cooling and recreation. About Trenner Park, campers note it's "day camping only" but remains "a pleasant spot" for water activities.

Desert solitude: Campsites in the drier areas offer open skies and quieter experiences. At Morgans Bridge Campground, reviewer C notes it's "Quiet!" and "Great desert camping spot. Very little shade. 3 RV slips for smaller rigs ~30'. Plenty of picnic tables including an ADA table."

Mountain access: The higher elevation sites near Montpelier provide scenic camping with recreation opportunities. One camper describes Cold Springs Campground as "Breath taking" though noting "the only down side is the narrow roads."

What you should know

Access challenges: Some listed campgrounds have reported access issues. At one Cutthroat Trout Campground location, Samuel H. warns: "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. Super frustrating."

Limited facilities: Most tent camping areas near McCammon lack basic amenities. Dry Canyon Campground specifically mentions "there's no water there," a common limitation across the region's primitive sites.

Seasonal operations: Most camping areas close by October. Cold Springs Campground operates "May to September" while other sites like Secluded Maple Creek River Bottoms may have extended availability but require verification before travel.

Weather variations: The high desert environment creates significant temperature swings. Campsites in exposed areas like Morgans Bridge have "Very little shade" making summer camping potentially uncomfortable without proper preparation.

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