Best Camping near Menan, ID

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Menan. Menan is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Menan, ID. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

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  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lower Rock Creek FR305 Dispersed
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Lower Rock Creek FR305 Dispersed

    Dispersed camping on road to Cave Falls

    Free. Coordinates: 44.09981,-111.17306. Camped here on Sept 21, 2024. Set back and above busy Forest Road 582 which heads toward Cave Falls; no issues with dust from forest road. Site is also referred to as Lower Creek Road Campground. Large site, should easily accommodate 3 rigs. A few spots are level. Up on a small hill above Rock Creek. Can't see the creek, but you can hear it. Dirt surface. Tent camping possible. Surrounded by tall trees, but open sky above. Site has a bear box and a rock fire ring. There is also an old lean-to near the fire ring. The access track is pot-holed; may be muddy. No hiking trails. No T-Mobile nor AT&T cell service. It's a nice site; nothing special. Good for a quiet overnight stay if visiting Cave Falls.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kelly Island Campground
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Kelly Island Campground

    Closed for the Season!

    We were excited to find this CG on Dyrt and that it wasn’t difficult to find (in spite of a reviewer’s commenting); but when we arrived, the gate was pad-locked.  (Sign indicated open hours; but not that it would be closed for the season.)  

    Fortunately, we went .5 mile further and found a small dry camping site— maybe 4-6 vehicles could be accommodated.  Sign there indicated that there was a 5-day limit for camping.  A couple of other vehicles came in; but none chose to join us for the night.  Camping area is right by the gravel road and there was traffic coming & going late into the evening & early in the morning; but regardless it was a great site w/ privacy from the road.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose Creek Ranch
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Moose Creek Ranch

    10/10 will be back again

    We’re on a month-long RV trip across CA, NV, WY, MT, WA, OR, & so far, this was our favorite stop by far!! The grounds are superb with on-site restaurant & laundry (free laundry — a first!). The owners are great, very attentive. AND we woke up to see a moose up close & personal! Also very close to Grand Tetons. All around an amazing experience. We loved it so much we’re trying to plan a family trip around staying here again.

  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stoddard Creek Campground
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Stoddard Creek Campground

    Beautiful stop on way to Montana

    FS type campground in N ID just off I-15. Campsites at the top of the campground are best. Loop A (we were in A05) faces a road with lots of dry camp and UTV traffic. Also only 1 vault toilet in that loop, while upper has a 2 stall vault toilet. Nice level sites, mainly shady sites. Bear cans. Walking up road we had access to a number of trails some of which are for UTVs but were not busy while we were there. LOTS of RV groups up the road.

  • Kelda C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Warm Slough
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Warm Slough

    Tricky to Find but Worth It

    This place was hard to find - I almost gave up. The GPS directions and coordinates on this app are both wrong. Take Warm Slough Rd off 4000 N. Ignore the no trespassing signs- they refer to the land on either side of the road. You can also search "Warm Slough Campground" in google maps. There is a smaller campground at the end of the road, and a larger one with pit toilets if you hang a right at the brown sign with the various camping rules.

    Lots of options with fire rings and tables. Really nice and peaceful once you find it :-)

    GPS for my spot: 43.8731862, -111.8663080

  • Chef Robert F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Creek Rd Dispersed
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Pine Creek Rd Dispersed

    Nice view of the Tetons

    Very peaceful, only one other camper near by for the first 5 days, then had the area to myself. Best view spots need decent clearance. Great view of some of the Tetons from the west side, overlooking the small town of Victor.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Tourist Park Campground
    Sep. 17, 2024

    South Tourist Park Campground

    Open city bear bone camp site next to Snake River

    Nice little gem of a bare bones city camp site next to Snake River. No hook ups. There is a dump site, fresh water and toilets. There is a small boat launch. A few back in sites but mostly just pull next to the side sites with picknick table and fire pit. 16 campsites. Some tent campers. No reservations, just first come first serve. No wifi. AT&T was LTE with 2 and sometimes 3 bars. Train tracks nearby with loud train noise twice during the night. Because it is a city open park there are people occasionally driving through. No security but there is a camp host. As of Sept 2024 the price is$18 per night.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Teton Peaks Resort
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Teton Peaks Resort

    Cabins could be so much more

    It's an hour drive to Jackson. Around 1 1/2hrs to GTNP and 2+hrs to YNP. Cabin needs a few minor details to be better. Full length mirror, towel racks, instructions on how things work like washer/dryer combo and propane stove.

  • angy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wood Road Dispersed Site
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Wood Road Dispersed Site

    Great spot off the beaten path

    Great spot down by river. Mostly sunny area but found this spot with shade. Rough rd coming in but camper van accessible. Rock fire ring. There are houses across river but this site is private from that . Only bad thing is it’s quite a little drive back here. At 2pm on a Sunday no one around so far.

  • Sophie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry's Fork Rivercamp
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Henry's Fork Rivercamp

    low key camping

    friends and i left yellowstone at dark and just needed a place to sleep a decent distance from the park so we knew we’d have a place to sleep. arrived late and just found a spot and went to bed. cool spot, nothing crazy but great for a quick night’s stop.

  • Kathryn D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grand View Campground (Targhee NF)
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Grand View Campground (Targhee NF)

    Hidden Gem!

    I’ve lived in Idaho Falls almost my whole life and visited Ashton and Island Park countless times and had no idea this was here! I lucked into a first come spot because someone had cancelled their online reservation and was able to stay two nights here. Dog friendly, zero cell service like at all.

    I got spot 4, right next to the delightful camp hosts! Electricity at each camp site, two double sites, all the trees you could ever want! A very very quiet and peaceful campground. 10/10. Will be back.

    It’s steps away from Lower Mesa Falls! Not far from Ashton if you forget something and close enough to West Yellowstone if you want to stay somewhere further from the park!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisades Cabins & RV Park
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Palisades Cabins & RV Park

    Fabulous little park

    This park has very clean bathrooms, great showers, and grass so thick you don’t need to wear shoes! Great setting, helpful staff and out in an area of dark skies. Electricity went out at one point our first night here but we have solar panels so we’re ok.

  • Nicki S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Darby Canyon Dispersed
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Darby Canyon Dispersed

    Darby

    I have not personally spent the night camping here, but I do work for the Forest Service and wanted to give more information about the Darby Canyon dispersed camping sites. I also had a friend stay here for three nights last September and they had a good time. There are about 10~ sites (I will check and edit when I can) all along the canyon road, some are just right off road and others require a short drive down beaten paths to find the sites. All of these sites (except 2 or so very close to the road) are past the cattle guard. Depending on the time of year, many of these sites may not be accessible. Snow typically stays in the canyon until mid-June and starts collecting in October. The area may also be buggy at the height of the summer (July 2024 had been atrocious). There is limited cell service down most of the road and it completely disappears the closer to the Wind Cave trailhead you get. This area has a 14 day stay limit, meaning that once 14 days (13 nights) have been reached you must move at least 5 miles away to continue camping on forest service land and cannot return to this canyon to camp for 30 days. This is in a bear food storage enforced area and any bear attractants (food, pet food, soaps, sunscreen, etc.) are required to be stored properly in a locked hard sided vehicle or other bear resistant containers. Fires are allowed but must be put out dead (cold to the touch) before leaving a campsite. This canyon is regularly patrolled by Forest Service staff and ranger law enforcement officers, especially on the weekends, to keep up with the food storage and fires out dead orders. Hope this helps weary travelers that are deterred by low-rated reviews.

  • Cindy S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River RV Park & Campground
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Snake River RV Park & Campground

    Close to town

    Location great close to town for shopping and stay the night if you’re heading to the Tetons. Does not have any access to snake river. The showers were hot. Has a cute little snack and gift shop. We got a spot in the shade.

  • Azaali J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wolf Flats Recreation Area
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Wolf Flats Recreation Area

    Great spot with lots of sites

    Great spot just 45 minutes out of Idaho Falls. Lots of sites, many are right by the river.

    There are a few bathrooms along the road but may be a bit of a hike from some sites.

    River is refreshing and nice to watch. Only complaint is the garbage left behind. We easily filled a garbage bag full of others trash when we first arrived. Remember to pack your garbage out to keep places like these pristine.

  • Becca P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Creek Rd Dispersed
    Jul. 10, 2024

    Pine Creek Rd Dispersed

    Pine Creek Rd

    Followed the reviews before us and traveled up the road on the left from the bottom gravel lot. Made our way up to an awesome point at the top of the hill. Take a couple lefts and you’ll find it!

  • Cindy S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wakeside Lake RV Park
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Wakeside Lake RV Park

    Great Place to Stay

    We arrive without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us. Brinley staff clean bathroom and showers. Nice view of the lake and had grass for the dogs to do their business. It was a gravel lot a pretty much leveled. It’s a great in between place going towards Yellowstone.

  • Ryan C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Eddy/Rainey Campground
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Big Eddy/Rainey Campground

    Free camping outside Teton Range

    Just as others said - be very careful following GPS for this site.

    I took 5000w instead of 6000w and was in for the ride of my life. The roads were a mangled mess and I thought we were going to get stuck or badly damage our Rav4.

    Once you get here - it’s very nice. Lots of places to park. Not busy but you likely won’t be alone.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry's Fork Rivercamp
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Henry's Fork Rivercamp

    Last minute camp site!

    We decided to camp on the way back up from Jackson and found this little gem! There were plenty of RVs camping in open areas right by the entrance but if you follow the dirt road, there’s more secluded spots within the trees. The road was a bit rocky, but our sedan made it through with some careful maneuvering.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River RV Park & Campground
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Snake River RV Park & Campground

    Slightly Below Average and Very Dusty

    This place is about half full-time residents in the back and the rest short term overnighters. Everything is gravel and dirt. This place is very dusty and it's easy to see no gravel has been laid down for years. It rained the first night I was there, and the roads ( and my site) were a muddy mess. I had the windows open the next day and within an hour, my counters were covered with a fine layer of dust from the Yahoo's driving by at 30 miles an hour. The full-time portion of the park is very trashy. You can tell no maintenance has been done on this place for years. But the prices are reasonable. I only stayed two nights, and it was okay for a stopover.



Guide to Menan

Camping near Menan, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quick stopover or a longer stay, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Explore the outdoors: The area is perfect for hiking and fishing. Campers have enjoyed the nearby attractions, with one reviewer mentioning, "A great base location for seeing the surrounding attractions!" at Snake River RV Park & Campground.
  • Visit local parks: Check out Juniper Group Campsite — City of Rocks National Reserve for stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. One camper noted, "We were pleasantly surprised by this gem of a campground just outside Idaho Falls."
  • Water activities: If you love water sports, Wakeside Lake RV Park is a great spot for boating and paddleboarding. A visitor shared, "The lake is good for boating, or if you have a paddle board that would be fun."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Idaho Juniper County Park said, "Bathrooms are a private toilet, shower, sink combo that are super clean."
  • Friendly staff: Many campgrounds have helpful hosts. A visitor at Kelly Island Campground mentioned, "The camp host is very nice, friendly, and helpful."
  • Quiet surroundings: Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. A review from Wolf Flats Recreation Area stated, "Lovely camp site and surroundings. We will be back!"

What you should know:

  • Dusty conditions: Some campgrounds, like Snake River RV Park & Campground, can be quite dusty. One camper noted, "This place is very dusty and it's easy to see no gravel has been laid down for years."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Warm Slough mentioned, "There’s trash all over and broken glass in the pit toilet."
  • Access to water: Some campgrounds, like Beaver Dick Park Campground, have limited water access. A reviewer said, "Decent quiet camp sites while we were visiting."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly spots: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. One camper at Idaho Jefferson County Lake mentioned, "Very fun wood park for the kids, and the lake access is included in the camping reservation."
  • Plan for noise: Some campgrounds can be busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Idaho Jefferson County Lake noted, "To be fair, though, we stayed over on a beautiful Saturday, and the park seems to be popular with the locals."
  • Bring outdoor games: Keep kids entertained with outdoor games. A reviewer at Wakeside Lake RV Park said, "My kids loved playing in the lake."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campground. A camper at Egin Lakes mentioned, "Decent campground with big sites (plenty for a big motor home and trailer)."
  • Be prepared for limited hookups: Some campgrounds may not have full hookups. A visitor at Warm Slough noted, "There are 2 pit toilets. The one at the front is truly disgusting."
  • Stay connected: Check for cell service before you go. A reviewer at Cabela's - East Idaho Falls mentioned, "We stayed overnight and then stayed there on the way back home again the next week."

Camping near Menan, Idaho, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Menan, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Menan, ID offers a wide range of camping options, with 97 campgrounds and RV parks near Menan, ID and 20 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Menan, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Menan, ID is Snake River RV Park & Campground with a 3.5-star rating from 15 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Menan, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 free dispersed camping spots near Menan, ID.

  • What parks are near Menan, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Menan, ID that allow camping, notably Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Grand Teton National Park.