Best Campgrounds near Murray, ID

Camping opportunities around Murray, Idaho include both established campgrounds and dispersed options within the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The North Fork Coeur D'Alene River provides free dispersed camping with river access, while developed facilities like Kit Price Campground and Wallace RV Park offer more amenities. Kit Price features drinking water, picnic tables, and toilets suitable for both tent and RV camping, while Wallace RV Park provides full hookups including electric, sewer, and water connections. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate both tent and RV campers with varying levels of amenities.

Access to many camping areas follows seasonal patterns with most developed campgrounds operating between May and September. Kit Price Campground typically opens May 22 and closes September 7, making late spring through early fall the prime camping season. Road conditions can vary significantly, with some dispersed sites requiring higher clearance vehicles to navigate forest roads. Vault toilets are available at some dispersed areas along the North Fork Coeur D'Alene River, though facilities are limited compared to established campgrounds. Water access is a key feature of many sites, with several campgrounds situated along rivers or creeks. A camper noted, "Several spots with a vault toilet in the area. Fantastic access to the river for great fly fishing. Several spots in the trees and several in the more open areas."

The riverside location of many campgrounds enhances the camping experience in the region. Campers regularly mention the sound of creeks and rivers as a highlight, with one visitor describing how "with the windows open I could hear it babbling all night. Pure bliss." North Fork Coeur D'Alene River dispersed camping receives consistently high ratings from visitors who appreciate the privacy and water access. While some dispersed sites offer more seclusion, developed campgrounds like Wallace RV Park provide convenient access to nearby towns and amenities. The proximity to downtown Wallace allows campers to enjoy both outdoor recreation and local services. Fishing opportunities are abundant, particularly along the river where campers report seeing fish jumping. Most campgrounds fill quickly during summer months, particularly those with prime waterfront locations.

Best Camping Sites Near Murray, Idaho (206)

    1. Wallace RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Wallace, ID
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 753-7121

    $30 - $45 / night

    "A beautiful small privately owned campground in the heart of Wallace Idaho. Right next to the city limits brew pub. Awful hook up sites, all very level sites!"

    "Within walking distance to charming downtown. Very friendly staff. Some spots border a small river. Pet friendly. All gravel spots with cabins in other side of the river."

    2. Devils Elbow

    7 Reviews
    Murray, ID
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $26 - $102 / night

    "This is a great place to set up camp not very far away from Helena. I had a nice view of the water and saw deer, eagles, and other water birds. It was well maintained, clean, and quiet."

    "Great fishing steps away, but catch the catch and release west slope cutthroat aren't so easy to catch as a recent article in American Fly Fishing magazine suggests-unless you are a professional fly fishing"

    3. Kit Price

    4 Reviews
    Murray, ID
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $26 - $52 / night

    "This campsite is a great little place near the river with a camp host, pit toilet, and availability of water a firewood."

    4. Lake Elsie Campground

    9 Reviews
    Osburn, ID
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 765-7223

    "Easy to drive up to. Any vehicle will do. Dirt road to the top where you will find a lovely little lake with 4-5 camp spots surrounding it."

    "A bit of a drive off I-90 but well worth the the stop. Multiple campsites right along the lake."

    5. North Fork Coeur D'Alene River

    4 Reviews
    Kellogg, ID
    11 miles

    "I met some cool Idaho locals that said they’ve been coming here since they were kids!"

    "Fantastic access to the river for great fly fishing. Several spots in the trees and several in the more open areas. Vault toilet is to the right as you pull in about 1/8 mile away from pull off."

    6. Crystal Gold Mine

    5 Reviews
    Kellogg, ID
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 783-4653

    $60 - $70 / night

    "The Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes is right across the road. The Trail of the Hiawatha is very close. The town of Wallce is definitely worth going as they claim to be the center of the universe."

    7. Sex Peak. Lookout Rental

    2 Reviews
    Trout Creek, MT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 827-3533

    $45 / night

    8. Big Creek RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Osburn, ID
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 964-0494

    9. Berlin Flats

    1 Review
    Murray, ID
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $123 / night

    "This was the location where my friends and I did our first group camping trip after we graduated."

    10. Albert's Landing

    6 Reviews
    Kingston, ID
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 682-4179

    $40 - $70 / night

    "Albert's Landing is a clean, well managed RV campground on the shores of the North Fork of the CDA River near Cataldo, Idaho. "

    "We arrived late at night and the campground host met us at the entrance to show us to our site, which was super helpful."

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Recent Reviews near Murray, ID

635 Reviews of 206 Murray Campgrounds


  • Cable A.
    Oct. 20, 2025

    River Walk RV Park

    Ok stop over spot

    Cramped little RV park, not a campground. Does have the amenities you would need including laundry & showers. No scenic views, city sidewalks for walking your dog.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Marten Creek Campground

    Next best thing to a cabin on the lake

    A 9 mile drive over paved mostly straight even and the last couple miles on smooth dirt road. Clean vault toilets with scattered sites in the forest. Due to the foliage, the sites feel quite isolated. There is also a boat ramp and bear boxes at each site, along with picnic tables, fire rings, and a number of covered eating areas. You are only a few feet above the lake level, so walking to the lake's edge in the morning is they most calming relaxation. No fees and a 14-day limit make this a most delightful stopover.

  • Connie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Clark Fork River Driftyard

    Great place for an overnight or a couple days!

    We found this spot to be great for an overnight stop. It was a little out of our way… but you can’t beat a free spot with a great view! Camping limit is 3 days. There are no facilities, but there is a porta-potty available (and it wasn’t terrible). This is a pack it in, pack it out area, so no trash cans or dumpsters available! There are small fire rings scattered throughout the area. It was a pretty quiet spot, other than the trains going by, but that didn’t bother us at all. There was one other camper set up when we arrived around 7:00 PM, and a couple others showed up after us. The boat ramp had a lot of visitors in the early morning and you could hear gunshots in the distance from others hunting, which also didn’t bother us at all. Overall, we thought this was a pretty great find!

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Whiskey Rock Bay Campground

    Quiet place of Respite

    The road in is a typical forest road, no big deal if you're familiar with FS dirt roads. Coming in from Clark Fork you go over Johnson pass which can be blocked with snow during the late fall and winter seasons, 4wd only then. Once you're at the campsites, don't cross over the fence, it's private property and Mike DOES have active cameras and he DOES watch the property. There are no sites on the lakes edge. They're all up on the cliff which is beautiful but if you're hauling water, take it slow. Verizon is 3 to 4 bars. The vault toilet was clean with plenty of TP. I wouldn't come down here with anything bigger than 25' as the sites are small but well spaced.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Albert's Landing

    One night stay on the river

    We really enjoyed our one night stay on the river. It’s a beautiful campground and very clean. We will be back at some point. Saw a baby moose eating leaves off of a tree right in front of us. Very cool. The river is beautiful and very relaxing to be near.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Two Rivers RV Park & Campground

    Two Rivers RV Park & Campground

    Traveling through the area and chose to stay a couple days here based on the fact there's cell service and because the place looked decent based on their website. I have to say... it's a bit more rundown in-person, but the price is reasonable, so I can overlook that. There's a lot of road and train noise here, much like the rest of the campgrounds on this road. At the moment, the laundry is not available (which they should make note of that on their website). The showers have good pressure and are hot (just takes a couple minutes to heat up). The RV sites are the typical sardine row. The tent sites are in a grassy area near the trees. The tent area is a bit of a walk to the restrooms for late at night or early morning... especially since the owners warn about a mountain lion in the area and a bear that's been visiting the campground the last 4 years. The google reviews of the place are quite interesting--I wouldn't say the owners were friendly, but they also weren't mean to us.

  • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Scotchmans Peak

    Scotchman's Peak

    Did a day hike yesterday up Scotchman's Peak. Did notice just a couple dispersed opportunities up the National Forest Road. Looks like people have quick overnighted at the trailhead before. Saw one obvious campsite most of the way up the hiking trail--saw a couple groups head out on a Friday afternoon.


Guide to Murray

Camping spots near Murray, Idaho offer both developed facilities and remote options in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The region sits within a mountainous area where elevations range from 2,200 to 6,000 feet, creating diverse camping experiences across valleys and ridgelines. Winter snowpack typically melts by late May, though higher elevation sites may remain inaccessible until June.

What to do

Fly fishing access points: North Fork Coeur D'Alene River provides exceptional fly fishing opportunities for catch-and-release cutthroat trout. A visitor to Devils Elbow noted, "Great fishing steps away, but catch and release west slope cutthroat aren't so easy to catch as a recent article in American Fly Fishing magazine suggests."

Mining history exploration: The Crystal Gold Mine offers tours and gold panning experiences near camping areas. A camper shared, "This little camping spot off of interstate 90 is perfect for all ages... their 40 minutes tour of the mine is awesome!! And, it comes with an opportunity to pan for gold and gems."

Trail riding: Lake Elsie Campground provides extensive ATV access with one reviewer mentioning, "Tons of riding trails and a quiet campground." Another visitor added, "Good place if you like to ride your toys. You'll want to bring good cars because the road gets pretty primitive."

What campers like

Riverside camping experience: Many campsites offer direct water access, with the North Fork Coeur D'Alene River receiving praise for its location. One camper explained, "The water is honestly my favorite part about this spot! You're not camping right on it as there are some bushes and an incline, but every spot has a tiny little 1 minute walk down to the water."

Swimming opportunities: Devils Elbow provides family-friendly swimming areas with one visitor noting it has "nice swimming for the kids and quiet." Another review mentioned it has "clean waters to swim, vault style toilets and a friendly camp host."

Mountain lake settings: Lake Elsie Campground offers a unique alpine lake experience where "you will find a lovely little lake with 4-5 camp spots surrounding it." A visitor described it as "one of the most spectacular campsites I have ever been to" while another noted it's "awesome for kayaking and paddle boarding."

What you should know

Road conditions and accessibility: Access to Lake Elsie requires preparation as "the road up is rough, potholes, it does get better about halfway up. Expect at least 30 minutes to get up after you hit the gravel." For Devils Elbow, the road is more manageable with "wide back in or pull through driveways" though sites vary in shade coverage.

Wildlife awareness: Lake Elsie campers should prepare for wildlife encounters as one camper warned, "Multiple bears went through the campground in the evening and came back at around 3am. Be careful with your food and be smart."

Seasonal fluctuations: Devils Elbow is best visited on weekdays during early summer according to one camper who advised, "Go on a weekday" to avoid crowds. Lake Elsie roads "sometimes still has a good foot of snow until about Mid-June," limiting early season access.

Tips for camping with families

Group camping options: Berlin Flats accommodates larger family gatherings with one visitor noting, "This was the location where my friends and I did our first group camping trip. The site we stayed at was not huge but there were areas off in the distance we used."

Kid-friendly fishing spots: Big Hank Campground offers accessible fishing for families as it's "very quiet and right along the Coeur d'Alene river. Good for fishing" with "good nearby fishing gear, catch and release."

Swimming safety: Devils Elbow includes "a very remote feeling which was welcomed" and features a "HUGE" group site that "would provide a lot of enjoyment" for family reunions. The campground has "lots of free firewood around, and clean waters to swim."

Tips from RVers

Downtown access: Wallace RV Park provides convenient access to local amenities with one RVer noting it's "blocks from Historic Old Town Wallace" and "within walking distance to charming downtown." Another added, "It's hard to beat having a brewery and restaurant on site."

Hookup availability: While many dispersed sites lack facilities, Wallace RV Park offers "full hookups $45" which "includes showers and toilets free." Another camper praised the "awful hook up sites, all very level" noting the staff is "incredible and the sound of the river is wonderful!"

RV size considerations: Big Hank Campground has limited space with some sites "quite small so it made finding a nice place to set up the tent a little tricky," suggesting larger RVs may struggle. By contrast, Devils Elbow offers "wide back in or pull through driveways" in a "beautiful one, fir forest."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Murray, ID?

According to TheDyrt.com, Murray, ID offers a wide range of camping options, with 206 campgrounds and RV parks near Murray, ID and 28 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Murray, ID?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Murray, ID is Wallace RV Park with a 4.3-star rating from 14 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Murray, ID?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 28 free dispersed camping spots near Murray, ID.

What parks are near Murray, ID?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Murray, ID that allow camping, notably Lake Pend Oreille and Idaho Panhandle National Forests.