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Best Tent Sites Near McCammon, ID (15)

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      Morgans Bridge Campground

      1 Review
      9 Saves
      Firth, Idaho

      This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash. Campsites: 12 developed sites--- 10 which are accessible by vehicle and 2 which are walk-in only. At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis. This site is equipped with a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters. There are no fees associated with this site.

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      Maple Grove Hot Springs

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      5 Saves
      Preston, Idaho

      Whether you're traveling light or planning a weekend getaway with friends, you can choose to sleep in one of our fully furnished Stone Shelters, Yurts, Cabin, or under the stars in a wooded camping spot. Traveling with a group of family or friends? Consider making our land and waters your group basecamp!

      All accommodations include 24-hour access to our 45 acre retreat center property which includes 6 hot spring pools, riverfront beach, hiking trails, canoes and paddle boards, River House patio and bathhouse, snack bar, and more.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Cold Springs Campground
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      Cold Springs Campground

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      10 Saves
      Soda Springs, Idaho

      Cold Springs Campground is located south of Soda Springs on Eightmile Creek. It offers 6 single units with good fishing in the area.

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        Trenner Park - Idaho Power

        1 Review
        American Falls, Idaho
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        Dry Canyon Campground

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        9 Saves
        Malad City, Idaho

        Dry Canyon Campground is located southeast of Malad City, ID, near Weston, ID. It's open from June through September with 3 single units. It offers vault restrooms. Enjoy the fishing, hunting and hiking in the area.

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        Secluded Maple Creek River Bottoms

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        11 Saves
        Richmond, Utah

        The campsites are located in a wooded area so lots of shade. Site 1,2 and 4 are creek side along maple creek and site 3 has a small stream and a pond. All sites have a fire pit available. All sites are carry in carry out. Easily accessible with a four wheel drive. You will need to cross maple creek to reach site 1. Site 1 also has outdoor carpet and patio furniture the site. The road down to the river bottoms is a bit steep so 4 wheel drive is recommended. This area is ideal for tent camping. Some sites have tables.

        This area was used by the local Indian tribes during the summer. We have found many flint arrowheads and a bread stone on the property. There is a cave on little mountain to the west that they wintered in and it is a short hike to go see it.

        There is a 6 mile round trip hike to the head of maple creek. Trail head at the top of maple creek road. If you have atv’s there are trails for that also.

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        $30 / night

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          Graves Creek Campground

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          6 Saves
          Bancroft, Idaho

          This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. Visitors are asked to follow to the ___Leave No Trace___ principles; pack in - pack out. Campsites: 5 developed sites--- At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis. This site is equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, horse shoe pit, undeveloped put-in/take-out There are no fees associated with this site.

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            Cutthroat Trout Campground

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            6 Saves
            Bancroft, Idaho

            3 primitive campsites and 3 picnic areas on the Blackfoot River. Take out for those floating from the dam, or put-in for those floating to Trail Creek or to Cedar Creek. This section of the river is Class II, and makes for easy floating or tubing, when the water is low. Nesting golden eagles, prairie falcons, red-tailed hawks, and great horned owls inhabit the cliffs of this steep canyon. Outside the canyon, upland game birds live in the sage grasslands. Pets must be on leash at all times, 14 day camping limit within a 28 day period, No ATV/UTV riding allowed in campground, Fire in fire rings only, No garbage collection- pack it in / pack it out, No Shooting of fire arms, No Fire Works.

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              Trail Creek Bridge Campground

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              10 Saves
              Firth, Idaho

              This BLM managed site located along the Blackfoot River that has opportunities for fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Campground rules and regulations are posted at the site. There are no dumpsters on site, visitors must pack in and out their trash. Campsites: 6 semi-developed sites--- 4 down river and 2 upriver. The upriver sites can accommodate larger groups. At this time, there is not a reservation system in place for the campsites. Campsites are on a first come first serve basis. This site is equipped with a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings and an undeveloped put-in/take-out for floaters. There are no fees associated with this site.

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            Recent Tent Reviews In McCammon

            283 Reviews of 15 McCammon Campgrounds


            • Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
              September 1, 2024

              Snake River Vista Recreation Site

              Great Spot!

              Great location just a few minutes off the highway with multiple sites. Offers great views of the river and several prebuilt fire rings around the area as well. 4 x 4 recommended to get down to some of the lower spots, but there’s sites up top as well that would be suitable for 2-Wheel drive vehicles. Bring bug spray if you visit in the hotter months

            • Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
              August 15, 2024

              Snake River Vista Recreation Site

              Massive confusion and deep ruts

              I don't know how people are finding the beautiful places they show here. I used the GPS coordinates from here and it led me to a maze of twisted little passages. Very deeply rutted roads challenging me and my 4wd led to a complex of turns and turnarounds. The only road that appeared to lead down to the river was dirt at about 45 degrees. There are many ways to go and I don't know how to could know which to take. Must be dumb luck to find a pretty place by the river.

              So, I left and went to the location that the BLM website gives for this named place. It's not the same place. The official location of this place is farther west. That is poorly identified, too. There's a signed turnoff but down the road there's a "Y". I went right. That led to confusion and nasty flies going into my nose and eyes. I left.

              Looking at the map later it appears that I should have gone LEFT at the "Y" instead of right. I have no idea what that's like.

              Basically, this place has many roads that intersect and go to unknown places. I don't know why there are so many roads, circles, "Y"s, along the river, perpendicular to the river.

              The BLM website isn't helpful. I called them and expected a call back but didn't get it.

              I wouldn't go here without one of the people here who submitted great reviews with beautiful photos. It's not worth the confusing directions (both my Garmin RV GPS and Google Maps were wrong in different places) and ambiguity of destinations.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lava Hot Springs East KOA
              August 7, 2024

              Lava Hot Springs East KOA

              Nice KOA-Poor RV Sites Design

              The KOA is just off US-30, so easy to find. Our GPS and Waze did not have the exact address, but you can easily see the KOA sign coming in from the east. We were traveling with another couple and there were basically two marked check-in spaces. You have to pay attention to where you position your rig so you don't block office car parking. We had reserved a premium K-9 site and were assigned site 102 at check-in. Site 102 was 1 of 3 premium sites next to the office. The problem with site 102 was 1) there was a truck parked there with no owner in sight, 2) trees that would have scraped the top of our 5th wheel, and 3) a very difficult and tight back-in swing on this 90-degree site with our 40' rig. You need to be an expert backer, or very lucky, to clear the trees at the entrance of this site if you're in a larger rig. Sites 100 and 101 do not have these same obstacles and with the river view, are arguably the best sites in the park. We went back into the office to request a different site and were assigned a non K-9 premium back-in site, 200, in their new area. We would have enjoyed the original site as it does have a nice river view. Sites were under construction in the 200 area and each site is highlighted by 7-inch high and 6-inch wide cement curbs. Whoever designed much of this CG did not understand RVs. It was challenging to back into your site as there are also cement barriers to protect the sewer hookups off the curbs in front of sites on the adjacent pull-through sites. We almost tore off a snap pad getting too close to a curb as the curbs are not sloped to prevent this and based on the markings, a lot of tires have fallen victim to these curbs. Also, we had to be very careful going up and down our steps as you have the curb there as well. While we were getting into our site, a 45’ class A was trying to get into pull-through site 221 across from us. Just trying to make the turn onto this row, he ran his rear tires up on the curb around the shower/laundry facility. He still had his toad attached and had to disconnect it to avoid damaging his vehicle. Hopefully, the management of this park will mark that site for shorter rigs as he also had problems clearing the curbs when departing his site. Their free Wifi was decent. We got 3 bars on Verizon and no issues getting a shot to the north sky for Starlink as there are no mature trees in this new area. There are plenty of other CG options in the area, so we will not stay here again. The main positive of this CG is the staff. They were friendly and accommodating when we requested to change sites. They also credited us the diffrence in cost since we didn't get the K-9 site, without us asking for the credit.

            • Camper-submitted photo from McTucker Ponds Park
              August 3, 2024

              McTucker Ponds Park

              Nice spot, lots of spots, most on the pondfront

              Nice little area with plenty of random spots. There is an outhouse at the entrance - probably a 10-20 minute walk from any site, but nice to have. There were some dumpsters when I was there for garbage too which was nice.

              Water in the ponds looked a bit scummy, too bad - would be nice for a swim otherwise! Good spot to spend a night while passing through.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Vista Recreation Site
              July 30, 2024

              Snake River Vista Recreation Site

              Stunner

              Such easy access off 86, so it’s the perfect pull out for a road trip. We were traveling from Colorado to Oregon and found this spot late in the evening of our 2nd day and couldn’t have been happier. We rolled in amongst the thunderstorms, which blew over just in time for a beautiful sunset. There was a little noise from the road, but once we crawled in the tent it was hard to distinguish the traffic noise from that of the river.

              Very clean, lots of spots, 10 out of 10 would stay here again.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lower portneuf campground
              July 29, 2024

              Lower portneuf campground

              Great Campground, Loud Trains

              The campground itself is nice. Nice spots, beautiful river and waterfalls, and close to Lava Hot springs. The trains; however, were a drag at night. Not many ran during the day but at night we counted 8 that went by. The tracks are only about 100’ from most of the spots. The real kicker is, because there’s a crossing to get into the campground, the trains blast their horn literally right as they pass you. Like excessively so, unnecessarily so. It was not a great nights sleep.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Cascade/Curlew Campground
              July 26, 2024

              Lake Cascade/Curlew Campground

              Oasis

              Always love driving by the crowded RV campgrounds 5 minutes to a peaceful, very reasonably priced oasis out in the country. This was a random find for us we travel somewhat unplanned in general directions. Nothing amazing here except for serene peace and quiet.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Portneuf Lower Sportsmen's Access
              July 7, 2024

              Portneuf Lower Sportsmen's Access

              Quick Overnight Pullover

              Easy access from Lava with about 10 designated spots, most with room for two vehicles and one(?) pull through spot that fit my truck/30foot TT. Most had either a metal fire ring or picnic table or both. Pretty enough area, but right off the road and even closer to a train that passed through multiple times at night.

              Pulled in at 10:30 pm Saturday night July Fourth weekend and was able to snag the last spot so very clutch!

              NOTE - Google satellite photos are NOT accurate, the area is fenced off and sites are limited, no longer the free for all it appears to have been

            • Camper-submitted photo from Twin Springs Campground
              July 6, 2024

              Twin Springs Campground

              Primitive Campground, dry, filled with Grass and Sagebrush

              This review is from July 2024, and it appears to have been a dry year.

              I found the campground over run with Red Currant Bushes which were full of mature fruit.  There was also a lot of Crested Wheatgrass and Sagebrush.  The 5 campsites are still in good repair, but due to the Red Currant Bushes, access to the springs area was difficult if not impossible.  The Springs themselves, due to the low water table were all but dried up, with only a small puddle of water marking each one.  The water pump is still missing it's handle, and is now dry, so no water could be pumped.  There was a moose present when I was there, but he was down in the outflow area, and did not seem interested in anything but lying down there.  The Vault toilet was clean, odor free, and well maintained.

              I cannot recommend this campground for mid summer or fall.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lava Hot Springs East KOA
              July 5, 2024

              Lava Hot Springs East KOA

              O.K.

              Bathrooms and showers are very clean, some sites are widely space, but some are crammed together, otherwise, a typical KOA.  EXCEPT it is expensive and they add on extra fees for people, pets, and vehicles; never stayed at a KOA that does this.  Oh, the road noise is pretty bad also.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Sublett Campground
              June 24, 2024

              Sublett Campground

              Nice Free Site

              This campground is nice and there are clear markings and signs. The road getting in isn’t bad and the only downside was the noise of the cows. They were getting frisky in the night and making a lot of noise. I would still recommend this place!

            • Camper-submitted photo from Caribou Highlands Golf & RV
              June 19, 2024

              Caribou Highlands Golf & RV

              What a Find

              We were in the Lava Hot Springs, ID area and when traveling US-30, we saw a sign for Caribou Highlands Golf & RV. We had to check out a golf course with an RV park. When you turn off US-30 at the sign, it will be a hard-packed dirt road and you go straight until you see golf course signage and follow them to the course. You will first come to the campground (CG) area where the 10 pull-through sites with FHUs (30/20 AMP). Check-in is at the clubhouse which is about 100 yards from CG. The pull-throughs are long enough for big rigs. A few of the sites have large trees so you will want to watch your sides and roof. There's a bathhouse building. There are no picnic tables at the sites. The cost per night when we were there was $42. During the week its pretty wide open but they do fill up on the weekends. Reservations are made on Campspot. The golf course is a 9-hole links style. They also have a driving range.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Twin Springs Campground
              June 17, 2024

              Twin Springs Campground

              primitive campground with limited facilities, Historic site with campsites,

              This review was from a visit in May of 2014, See my other review for July 2024

              Twin Springs, a stop on Hudspeth's cutoff on the Oregon Trail was an important stop because it was the only stop that had water for 22 mlles.

                The road leading to Twin Springs is an oiled road until you reach the trail head. 

               There are 5 sites located in Twin Springs, each with it's own table. benches, fire pit and awning. The tables and benches are sturdy painted wood, the fire pit is a cement square with an iron grate on top and open at one side.    Located between sites 1 and 2 is the vault toilet.  Bring your own toilet paper as there is none supplied.  The sites are on the outside of the central loop about 340 feet long with  an old water pump  in the center of the loop. the handle of the pump is gone, but you can pull the central rod up and down and it will pump.  To the north and east, of the south end of the loop the ground slopes down to the 2 springs that the campground is named for.  South west of the campground is Rock Creek, a small stream.  There are lots of birds, and small animals around and a lot of wild flowers.  The camp is isolated and generators should be no problem.  There is no internet of any kind, just a nearby cell tower for cell phones.  The camp is best in Spring and early summer, and brown and dry, and less pleasant in late summer and fall.  

              NOTE:  these pictures are from 2012

            • Camper-submitted photo from Malad Summit Campground
              June 16, 2024

              Malad Summit Campground

              Hidden Gem near Malad

              I love summit campground. If you go up the hill past the turnoff for the campground there are five different dispersed camping spots that are Free! There is a lovely little babbling brook that runs through the whole canyon. The mosquitos can be intense. There is a lot of great trails for hiking. There is cute waterfall. I come here often just to say camp and hammock. It is 20 mins from my home. They stock the river the weekend before memorial day with trout. It's where my kids all learned to fish. There is also a paid campground with bathrooms and water and picnic tables.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lava Hot Springs Spa Motel & RV Park
              June 14, 2024

              Lava Hot Springs Spa Motel & RV Park

              Great in town location near everything

              The sites are very close to each other but the location in town next to the river, resturaunts and the hot springs pools is the reason to stay here. The river is not a lazy river float but an amazing short rapid filled 15 min rip through the towns river. There is a shuttle to bring you back to the drop in to do it over and over again or a short walk.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Oneida County Fairgrounds
              June 5, 2024

              Oneida County Fairgrounds

              Nice quiet place

              This is a nice quiet place. Near city limits where there is places to buy groceries, gas, or go out to a restaurant. They have about 20 spots with electrical outlets. It would be good to call and ask if you can stay, where it is a fairgrounds.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Maple Grove Hot Springs
              June 3, 2024

              Maple Grove Hot Springs

              Great camping and great hot springs

              This is one of my favorite places on earth. They have tent sites, van sites and a selection of shelters to choose from. 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. The bathhouse also has a nice little shop with snacks and gifts. They sell tinfoil dinners too if you want to really relax. Highly recommend! They offer volunteer days as well where you can camp and soak in exchange for volunteer work.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lower portneuf campground
              May 28, 2024

              Lower portneuf campground

              Active train rail 100 yards away

              Level and fantastic site for an overnight stay. However, the train runs by and must blast the safety horn. Latest was, 11:30pm, earlier was 5am. So be prepare for that several times on an overnight stay

            • Camper-submitted photo from Sublett Campground
              May 24, 2024

              Sublett Campground

              Scenery is Beautiful

              The scenery is beautiful in the area, but most of the dispersed sites are out of the actual "Campground". There were also a lot of people who had parked their campers for the allowable 14 days and just leave them there until the weekends. It made it difficult to find a spot that wasn't already taken with an empty rig. The 'neighbors' speeding down the dirt road at 11pm honking their horns when passing a campsite was also less than desirable. No cell service for TMobile.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping
              May 9, 2024

              Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping

              Passing through

              May 2024 - This is a good stopping point for those who are passing through. There is a Flying J truck stop on the opposite side of I-15. They have fuel, propane, dump station ($10) and water. The road into dispersed camping is full of pot holes so go slow with a Class A RV or if you have low clearance. The noise from the freeway is minimal. I would stay here again.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Lower portneuf campground
              May 7, 2024

              Lower portneuf campground

              Nice, Simple camp area

              Visited in Early May in a bit of a sleet storm. Sites are relatively level - nice gravel. Seemed like most sites have fire rings. Pit toilet is located in the day-use area nearby. 

              Train tracks run right by the campsites - relatively loud when they come through, but didn't wake me up in the middle of the night. 

              Not bad for an easy, quick night.

            • Camper-submitted photo from Morgans Bridge Campground
              January 14, 2024

              Morgans Bridge Campground

              Quiet!

              Great desert camping spot. Very little shade. 3 RV slips for smaller rigs ~30’. Plenty of picnic tables including an ADA table. Two walk in only camp spots, expect rough ground. Right next to the river. Would be a nice fall get away spot.



            Guide to McCammon

            Camping near McCammon, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet place to unwind, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

            What to do:

            • Explore hot springs: Visit the nearby Lava Hot Springs East KOA for a soak in the natural hot springs. One reviewer mentioned, "The Lava pools are amazing and the town is very charming and walkable options."
            • Hiking: Check out trails around Goodenough Creek Campground. A camper shared, "There are some great trails that can be hiked directly from the campground too."
            • Fishing: The Portneuf River Lower Sportsman Access is great for fishing. One visitor noted, "Short walk to fishing in the river."

            What campers like:

            • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at places like Downata Hot Springs. A guest said, "This place is spotless and well-cared for."
            • Friendly staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of staff, especially at Pocatello KOA. One camper mentioned, "I love this KOA campground. It’s very clean and the people that run it are very nice."
            • Scenic views: Campers enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Scout Mountain Campground. A reviewer stated, "Beautiful campground set high up in the Caribou National Forest."

            What you should know:

            • Train noise: Some campgrounds, like Lower Portneuf Campground, are near train tracks. One camper warned, "The trains blast their horn literally right as they pass you."
            • Extra fees: Campgrounds like Lava Hot Springs East KOA can have additional charges for pets and extra people. A visitor commented, "They add on extra fees for people, pets, and vehicles."
            • Limited amenities: Some sites, such as Indian Rocks - Dispersed Camping, lack basic facilities. A camper noted, "There is no drinking water, no toilets, and no trash."

            Tips for camping with families:

            • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with fun amenities, like Downata Hot Springs, which has water slides. A reviewer said, "Hot springs and water slides fit the bill."
            • Space for kids to play: Choose campgrounds with spacious sites, such as Lava Hot Springs West KOA. One camper mentioned, "Kid, pet friendly, walking distance to food and fun."
            • Plan for noise: Be prepared for potential noise from trains or roads, especially at places like Lower Portneuf Campground. A visitor shared, "The only problem we experienced was the very loud road noise."

            Tips from RVers:

            • Check site sizes: Make sure to verify the size of RV sites, especially at Lava Hot Springs East KOA. One reviewer noted, "You need to be an expert backer, or very lucky, to clear the trees."
            • Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Pocatello KOA offer full hookups, which many RVers appreciate. A camper said, "Easy night check in, full hookups and WiFi."
            • Be cautious of road conditions: Some campgrounds, such as Goodenough Creek Campground, have rough access roads. A visitor warned, "The dirt road has some deep eroding on the passenger side as you head in."

            Camping around McCammon, Idaho, has something for everyone, from families to solo travelers. Just be sure to check the specifics of each campground to find the best fit for your needs!

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              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near McCammon, ID is Portneuf Lower Sportsmen's Access with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

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