Best Tent Camping near Menan, ID

Recent Tent Reviews near Menan, Idaho

284 Reviews of 15 Menan Campgrounds

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 31, 2019

  Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground

  Warm River (which isn't very warm)

  Camping on the banks on the banks of the Warm River, which actually is quite cold, can’t get much better than this! There are several options here- tent camping in a tent only walk in area along the river banks and under some pretty good hammocking trees (best sites are #12, 13, 16, and 8 because they have some space from neighbors and are right on the river); RV sites with what looks like at least electric hook ups (best sites for river views and/or privacy are #2, 4, 6, 19); from what neighbors say is pretty good fishing; and an awesome alternative to camping at Mesa Falls if that campground is full. Walk down the road and cross the river to check out a protected area of the river where the fish are HUGE and you can stand with your toes in the river while you feed them bits of bread. The sites all have the usual picnic tables and firepits, with nice level tent pads, clean vault toilets, and firewood for sale from the campground host. The only two downsides are no showers and the campground is wedged between the road and the river, so there is quite a bit of road noise in the day which fortunately dies down once dark sets in. At that point the river covers the road noise (also helpful in the morning). The campground is close to a lot of hiking trails, but there are no trailheads in the campground (so I guess that makes three bummers). All in all, a cool place to camp.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 12, 2019

  North Bingham County Park

  Not for us

  This was our first attempt to find a place to land in the Idaho Falls Area. Located about 10 miles south of Idaho Falls, it is a relatively new 12-unit RV Park (although they list prices for tent sites). When we arrived, there were two open spots but no apparent host or staff on-site. Sites are close to each other in typical RV Park fashion. There were some nice shade trees but they really did not provide much privacy/ separation between sites. The office was closed and you needed a code to access the restroom which we could see no way of obtaining. There were only large RVs camped there even though there are supposedly tent sites (without a code to the bathroom and nowhere that I could see to pitch a tent, I don’t see tenters staying there). There was some road noise and a chain link fence surrounded the campground. Nothing scenic about it. We moved on.

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  Chris H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 2, 2020

  Targhee National Forest Calamity Campground

  Great Spot

  The camp spots are well maintained and its easy to get to. The road in is very winding but is completely paved now.

  Seems like it’s more established for trailer camping but we did tent camping and it was great. I would camp here again.

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  Ted & Jessie M.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 10, 2022

  Jefferson County Lake

  Nice and quiet, great amenities

  We've stayed here twice in the same tent site because we loved it. Very fun wood park for the kids, and the lake access is included in the camping reservation. Our site had running water and a nearby creek. Great place!

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  Matthew

  Scout

  

  Aug. 26, 2021

  Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground

  Cramped Campground

  This campground was cramped and all the tent sites are practically on top of each other. We also had a bad run (three days) of loud neighbors that made is unbearable and forced us to leave the campground.

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  Jamie C.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 27, 2022

  Darby Canyon Dispersed

  Good Location

  We liked the location because it’s between Driggs and Victor so it’s not too far from markets or gas stations. Pretty good for tent camping, but not many places for the Ambulance to park. Rough roads when we went and that was at the beginning of May so they might have laid down gravel after.

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 25, 2019

  Hover Camp

  Fly fishing outfitter and campground in one

  In Swan Valley the name of the game is fly fishing. This small campground is also a fly fishing outfitter and shop. While l was just passing through and I am not a fisherwoman, it seemed to offer pretty good services if that is your thing. I pulled in after hours but fortunately the owner’s dog alerted her to my presence and she was willing to open the office to rent me a tent site for the evening. There are 3ish tent sites(one was being worked on), about a half dozen pull thru RV sites, and 3 or 4 cabins for rent. There is a central bathhouse with two full bathrooms in a trailer for everyone to share. The bathhouse rooms are electronically accessed with codes the host gives you on check in. They were really nice and clean, like bathrooms in a typical modern home, except that one had the water heater tank in it and both had space heaters on the floor to plug in(fire hazard??). The tent site I chose was at the back of the campground so I didn’t have much highway noise, and fell asleep to the sound of the nearby horses grazing. Next door on the other side is a municipal building that appears to be the home base for the sheriff. The view of the back of the office/fly shop is not very picturesque, with boats and atv’s and odds and ends laying about. There are nice trees providing shade, but there is no real privacy between sites, tents, or cabins. The grass was quite lush, so I am wondering when the sprinkler system comes on. This place works as a layover or for someone who will take advantage of the fly fishing services, but not much else.

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  Natasha S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 4, 2019

  Kelly Island Campground

  Nice and Quaint

  Very nice and quaint campground. Smaller tent sites and large double tent or trailer sites. Right on the river, good for fishing. Very clean, even the pit toilet bathroom was clean. Nearby to hot springs, off roading/short hikes/mountain or dirt biking trails and areas. Only $5/night with your National Parks Pass. Dog friendly and awesome fire pits (clean and not warped racks for grilling) We will definitely be back.

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  David C.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 28, 2020

  Stoddard Creek Campground

  A perfect campground

  Me and my wife were looking to get away for a weekend and this place was just what we needed. We Tent Camp and we had people RV camp on either side of us and never heard them the whole time. The area is very woodsy and very pretty. The campsite was very developed and taken care of. The bathrooms were extremely Nice !!! They didn’t even smell bad ! Lol. We took a walk around the camp grounds and we saw many others do the same. We stayed at campsite 005. At all the campsites there was fire pits and big picnic tables. This is a spot we highly recommend.

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  Tara

  Scout

  

  Jun. 30, 2022

  Mike Harris

  Great Stay!

  Despite hole in the ground toilets, they were some of the most immaculately kept ones I’ve ever witnessed in my young life. Cinnamon is the last smell I expected to encounter. Check in was a little confusing, but you choose a site and pay at the front with an envelope. I’d recommend bringing cash, small bills for exact payment. Also have your bug spray ready because mosquitoes were large and abundant (not the campsites fault, of course). Very dark and quiet at night, with beautiful starry night view. Tent sites were $17/night, with $8 additional per each extra car. Great value!

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  Nancy

  Guide

  

  Feb. 14, 2022

  Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground

  Great location

  I stumbled across this campground while driving Mesa Falls scenic by-way. This campground has 27 sites, both tent, RV and a group site right along the Warm River. It also has a day use area. This campground had new vaulted toilets but no showers. Within the campground was the trailhead for The railroad grade trail (great for mountain biking) which I was told use to take train passenger to Yellowstone’s old faithful. Tubing was very popular and the campers next to us insisted that we borrow their tubes so we could try it out for ourselves, very refreshing during our hot August stay.

  I snagged the last tent site #21 across the bridge in the northern half of the campground. This large secluded tent site up on the hill had a very small tent pad, fire pit and picnic table and enough room to put up my hammock. This site is next to two double sites. Unfortunately during the 5 nights I stayed some of the RVers close to us ran their generators beyond the 10pm curfew and one RVer felt the need to pull out his noisy leaf blower and blow leafs and dirt everywhere.

  There is tons of things to see and do in the area, Mesa Falls, Island Park… but the hidden gem is the close proximity (less than 25 miles) to Yellowstone National Park - Bechler Ranger Station. Bechler Ranger Station is in the far SW corner of Yellowstone National Park. This area has more streams, creeks, lakes and waterfalls than any other area in Yellowstone. There is a historic Soldier Station there that is about 100 years old and there are lots of hiking trails to beautiful waterfalls. You can see cave falls right from the parking lots. I would definitely return to this campground next time I am in the area.

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  Brigham B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 24, 2016

  Ririe Reservoir Dump Station

  Great Place to Camp...minus the sprinklers

  Unfortunately it was raining the whole night we showed up. However there was a covered pavilion, with a fridge, and 2 walls. We were able to stay dry under the pavilion and cook our food on the stove we bought. We were tent camping which offers plenty of picnic tables and nice green grass. There are plenty of areas from for RV camping along with hookups. There's also a boat ramp.

  Now the bad, as we were getting ready to go to bed, the sprinklers came on. Thankfully we had springbar tents that were able to take the rain as well as the sprinklers. We tried waking the camp host to turn them off. Didn't work. We just waited it out and we were fine.

  The campsite firepits, and pavillions with fridges, basketball courts, a boat doc, and bathrooms (clean, with no nasty smell, and hand blower dryers).

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  Alivia M.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 21, 2022

  Riverside Park Campground

  Small basic campground

  This campground was quaint and small. The hosts were amazing and the pit toilets were the cleanest I have ever seen! We were redirected to this campground from Teton canyon due to aggressive bear activity and we were traveling with a soft side pop up trailer.
  The site was further from the Tetons and mountains than we wanted. The sites were outside a reservoir directly on the river. There is an upper area closer to the road with electric and water. But it was basically a big parking lot for rvs. Down below We snagged a great site tucked between huge trees. It had a fire pit, picnic table, level tent site as well as an oversized parking spot that was easy to level the trailer.

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  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.

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  Greg G.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 3, 2022

  Juniper Group Campsite — City of Rocks National Reserve

  Hidden Gem

  Juniper is an excellent campground located on the Ririe reservoir and recreation area . The campground consists of 3 loops all have large level sites with platforms for tents and full hookups at only $30.00. The entire area is dotted with huge junipers that offer good cover and seclusion. The fishing at “Blacktail is good for Rainbows and perch - highly recommended. The area is out in the middle of nowhere and was only 1/4 full . A great spot to reach Idaho Falls or the Grand Tetons , and Jackson Wy .

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  Jason G.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 14, 2024

  The Park At Swan Valley

  Peacful spot with a great vibe

  **Note: my stay was in 2022, new to this app and wanted to give some love to places I've been and deserve it**

  Stayed here at the end of a long road trip through Montana, Yellowstone, Jackson, and Idaho. After a long day of seeing sights in GTNP and Jackson, it was great to find a nice, quite, camp spot that was reserved and had basic amenities rather than trying to find dispersed camping somewhere.

  It was early season and still a bit chilly at night, and while I was totally comfortable in my roof top tent, the owner was kind and concerned, and invited me to hang out and/or even sleep in the on-site trailer home if I got too cold. Such a kind offer.

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  Shelly S.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 29, 2020

  Riverside Campground

  Good stop off

  Riverside Park Campground, Irwin, Idaho

  In Caribou-Targhee NF/Palisades Wilderness near Bridger- Teton NF. This is a first come , no reservation campground, at the foot of Palisades Dam on Snake River. We arrived around 2 pm and the sites were mostly empty. Several others arrived around 6 pm. This is a good campground for fishermen/women, the lower sites are right on the river. There is a boat ramp right across the road. There is paddle information near the boat ramp also. The only electric sites are on the upper half. The rest are basic sites. All have fire pits, picnic tables and a multi purpose metal platform. Gravel/dirt pads that are level. There are several pit toilets and dumpsters throughout . No trails , but there are several trailheads nearby. Other then fishing there is not much else to do at this campground, however it would be a good starting off point for hiking adventures. You can not leave your camper/tent overnight, unattended.

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  Shelly S.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 6, 2020

  Riverside Park Campground

  Perfect spot

  Riverside Park Campground, Irwin, Idaho

  In Caribou-Targhee NF/Palisades Wilderness near Bridger- Teton NF. This is a first come , no reservation campground, at the foot of Palisades Dam on Snake River. We arrived around 2 pm and the sites were mostly empty. Several others arrived around 6 pm. This is a good campground for fishermen/women, the lower sites are right on the river. There is a boat ramp right across the road. There is paddle information near the boat ramp also. The only electric sites are on the upper half. The rest are basic sites. All have fire pits, picnic tables and a multi purpose metal platform. Gravel/dirt pads that are level. There are several pit toilets and dumpsters throughout . No trails , but there are several trailheads nearby. Other then fishing there is not much else to do at this campground, however it would be a good starting off point for hiking adventures. You can not leave your camper/tent overnight, unattended.

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  Austin D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 18, 2020

  Heise Hot Springs

  Heise Hot Springs

  Heise Hot Springs, Idaho - not bad for a quick getaway with friends

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  Rob N.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 2, 2021

  Juniper Group Campsite — City of Rocks National Reserve

  Clean and quiet!

  Stayed 3 nights here in reservable loop A. Extremely clean, modern, and quiet. About 20 minutes from Idaho Falls.

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  christopher G.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 1, 2021

  Jefferson County Lake

  Nice little spot

  Stayed at a tent spot. Campground was clean and maintained. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it is near the Highway and you can hear the road noise.

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  Lauren B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 9, 2020

  Warm Slough

  Good tent camping, good water access

  Easily accessible. We camped in our tent, the roads were super easy to drive on. Great water access. Lots of wood for campfires. Yes cell phone service and it was free! Although the bathroom was very unclean.

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  Kathy S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 12, 2023

  Mountain River Ranch

  Wish we could stay longer

  This is a beautiful, quiet camp. On weekdays anyway when we stayed. Clean bathrooms, wonderful and flat sites, easy hookups, kind people. Close to hot springs and Idaho Falls.

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  Olivia S.

  Scout

  

  May. 22, 2019

  Warm Slough

  My Go To

  Can camp in tents, cars, or hammocks. Lots of spots near the rivers throughout the dirt road. Pretty popular for fire pits in the spring and summer. Can float the river as well. Sometimes see the occasional moose or dear.

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  Grace O.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 11, 2023

  The Park At Swan Valley

  Amazing!

  We had an amazing experience! We were van camping and used a tent spot. Bryce was great and checked in on us! Would definitely stay again!

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  Ginger Y.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 24, 2022

  South Tourist Park Campground

  Good spot for a little while.

  I found out they have drinking water to refill with. It's right along the Snake River. The only downfall is the tent campers that seem to "live" here. I love that there is a RV dump in the campground. Some spots with great shade.

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  Nick G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 9, 2019

  Jefferson County Lake

  Great campground with beach

  Our family stayed here in a tent trailer for 2 nights. Kids loved playing in the lake. I like the paved trail that goes around the lake for jogging and cycling.

  This lake has a triathlon that happens every year in mid-July. I’ve done it 4 times. It’s just a great lake + campground.