Best Dispersed Camping near Murtaugh, ID

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Murtaugh

44 Reviews of 11 Murtaugh Campgrounds

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  Frances L.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 1, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Good enough to park for a night

  No fire ring

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  Ronda D.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 10, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Amazing location!

  This place is beautiful! We arrived on a Monday morning around 9am. Before driving down the hill we got out and walked it to make sure we could make it. We’re driving a one ton GMC with Artic Fox truck camper. We made it down no problem. We stayed for 2 nights and only one night was there another camper who decided to stay up high and not make the drive down. We few cars came and went. But what surprised me the most, is that nobody who drove down, went to see the waterfall which is probably the best part! So, if you visit, find a trail anywhere to the right of the Cauldron Linn sign and follow it. There are many and most of them lead to the waterfalls eventually. My husband was nervous about the drive out but we made it out with no issues!

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  Alissa D.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 21, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Pretty Area - Felt Uneasy

  In the summer when the area is busier I think we would have love this more. Happy we were able to find free camping in this area. It’s a recreation area, so when we arrived we saw some in the distance fishing and another person bike riding. We were the only ones camping, and there was some unknown activities of others who came and went that we were unsure of. We would have felt better if someone else was camping somewhere. Nothing happened though and it was a cool spot. Definitely think when other campers are around this would be a great spot!

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  Greg D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 9, 2024

  Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

  Clean, convenient and free!

  It’s hard to believe this place is free. Nicer than some National Forest campgrounds with the same amenities. Pit toilets and that’s it. The toilets were clean and the one by our site even had a light on! It was a quiet stay and convenient to see Shoshone Falls, and resupply at Costco or Walmart just to the north in Jerome. Don’t skip the scenic overlooks at the bridge on highway 93, beautiful views, and we even watched a couple base jumpers there

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  Fenya S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 30, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Tent camping

  Beautiful camp site super easy to access, we got by fine without 4WD. Unfortunately people have kind of trashed some of the sites there was broken glass and lots of other litter

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  Alex R.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 18, 2024

  Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

  Lovely!

  Nice layout, large spots, friendly people, useful signage about the surrounding area, and two clean well maintained pit toilets (one even had a night light). This spot is wonderfully close to town, feels very safe and convenient. Highly recommend this spot to anyone passing through!

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  Alex R.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 18, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Beautiful Area! Sketchy Roads

  This is a very beautiful area to camp out in. Not far off the river with places to drive right up to the edge of the water (with the right vehicle). Wildlife was very active; lots of mosquitoes and bats at night. Dirt road leading to the area has some pretty rough spots and some washboarding, but it’s all doable. The road that actually takes you down into the canyon has a steep sharp downhill turn with large rocks, depressions, and soft silt. I managed to get down in my Ford Transit Connect (pretty sketchy), but I had to try a couple times before I could make it back up and out the next day. So BE AWARE: gravity can probably help you down without getting stuck, but remember that you will have to get back up, and if your vehicle is 2wd and particularly heavy or low or is bad with hills, it may not be a breeze. (Maybe I’m just being dramatic though lol) I probably won’t risk it again, the stress was too much for my poor nerves.

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  Jennifer M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 16, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Beautiful Hidden Gem

  It is literally hidden out in the hay and corn fields. The road down into the canyon is ok for small trailers, vans, trucks. The water was out so the bank was a dusty desert and at the waters edge was a thick swampy mess with gross stinky mud foam…. So swimming was out of the question. We found a pull in area under a cluster of trees that was perfectly serene. Will definitely go back. Large black beetles are bad there and bugs as expected. Nothing to cause a big issue, we brought a bug zapper and net enclosed canopy!

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  Evan W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 15, 2024

  City of Rocks Dispersed

  Nice quiet, open area just outside the park

  Easy access on a gravel road, open field with 5 stone firepits. Relatively hard to find a level spot, but not terrible. No shade, very open area - it’s also open grazing land so you may have some cattle visitors. Stayed midweek in August and was alone the entire time.

  Outhouses available in the park about 5-10 min drive away if you need them.

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  reina L.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 30, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  encampment

  Beautiful spots and surrounding area. We sadly had to turn around because of a sketchy looking encampment. We did report to BLM so hopefully this spot will be more approachable in the future!

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  Danielle S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Views

  Pulled up here last minute at about 2am for some quick sleep, the view I woke up to was incredible. Drive through pretty farmland to get there, easy to navigate.

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  Azaali J.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Didn’t end up staying

  We were really excited to stay here. The water and area is beautiful. There are 2 great shady spots right on the water. Unfortunately it looks like 2 guys are living down there and let’s say they don’t look like the friendliest for a couple of reasons. My boyfriend and I immediately got a bad vibe and decided it was best not to stay.

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  Leslie W.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 17, 2024

  City of Rocks Dispersed

  City of Rocks BLM dispersed camping

  Basic BLM land, dispersed camping about 2mi outside the City of Rocks on the Bread Loaves side, perfect for rock climbers. At least 3 rock fire pits spaced out for several different groups with plenty of room and flat areas for tents. Appears to be a similar area on the other side of the road too

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  samuel C.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 16, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Beautiful

  Awesome sites!! Had a blast with some people I met , I stayed at the first site at the top because I’m 2w drive sedan, but I think it COULD be achieved if needed. Would recommend 4wd to the bottom; but this is a beautiful place, there’s some waterfalls to check out and the views are great, not a lot of privacy, pack in pack out.

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  Matt R.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 11, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  A little bit of everything

  Coordinates are accurate to location. I would not recommend for RV campers as much as I would for tent or van campers. The road was a little steep but we found a tree cave spot as mentioned in one of the previous comments. We arrived around 6pm and were the only ones there. The river was beautiful so we took a dip in the water. There is also a good size rapid. We saw a rabbit, quail, mouse, and a ferret. It did get busy after 8pm but overall great place to camp.

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  Theresa N.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 9, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  quiet

  kind of an odd camping experience. showed up around 7pm, only other people were fishing, no other campers. all night, about 3-4 trucks circled through and left. at the latest, at 1am, that we’re aware of. felt kind of sketchy. otherwise, need a decent clearance and AWD but was easy to find. close to the river. no bugs until sunset.

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  Samantha B.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 29, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Perfect Spot

  The dirt road getting down to the river wasn’t bad, but larger vehicles might have a little trouble. I saw an RV parked at the top. I found a cool spot underneath trees like a little cave towards the end of the road. There was a campfire ring and it was shaded and private. The river is really pretty and there’s a little waterfall to see. The area was really beautiful and I felt like I was the only person there.

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  Eric E.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 18, 2024

  Lower Goose Creek (Oakley) Reservoir

  Peaceful solitude

  Beautiful views, solitude, and, with a little work, a level camp spot for our camper. Trek up the road a ways to see Teepee Rocks - amazing!

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  Sarah D.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 16, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Cool spot!

  Private and peaceful situated inside snake river gorge Come cool water jumping spots… river is peaceful. Lots of wind! Road coming down slightly sketch and coming up will be difficult for non 4 x4 or low clearance vehicles. Super easy to find.

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  Shannon D.

  Scout

  

  May. 28, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Not Big right friendly

  Definitely NOT big rig friendly and No where to turn around!!

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  Patricia F.

  Traveler

  

  May. 26, 2024

  Grey's Landing

  Nice but not many spots

  Nice but there seems to be only one real spot. We stayed along the gravel road since « the » spot was talken.

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  Jenette B.

  Scout

  

  May. 25, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Beautiful View

  We camped on the terrace overlooking the river. We were in a 31' motorhome and would not be able to navigate the 120⁰ hairpin turn down to the river level. The walk down to the river and the falls was worth the effort.

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  CJ

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 16, 2024

  Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

  Free Dispersed Camping

  This site is Free and easy to find, and not too far off the main road. There are a dozen or so marked sites with their own tables and fire pits. This site is surrounded by trails used for ATVs and Bikes. It also has one bathroom on site. No Hookups.

  I stayed there for a night in April of 2024 while passing through and it was a convenient and hassle-free location. Decent Cell service

  Here is additional info on the site: 

  https://freecampsites.net/#!267314&query=sitedetails

  Note: This site seems like it is relatively new and still undergoing construction/expansion so some details may vary from the time of this report.

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  Laurin

  Scout

  

  Apr. 8, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Hidden Gem Along a Roadtrip

  We found this spot last minute, late in the afternoon while on a multi day drive. Lots of spots, though we had the place to our on a Sunday night, early April.

  Great little trail along the river and falls. Perfect after a long day of driving. The area was super clean (lets all continue this!) and beautiful.

  If you do not have a car for high clearance (a Subaru would do fine) just use the upper two camp spots.

  Our dogs loved it:)

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  5 STAR X P.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 2, 2024

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Great camping spot in January

  Easy site to get to..rolled in at night. Back, overlooking the river gorge, which offers great morning view and the winds blow from the sides so I was able to open up the rear of my rtt. Continue past the sign if you have high clearance... lots more beautiful sites

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  Lady Wandlust L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 30, 2023

  Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

  Sweet spot

  Ample amount of room, a handful of spots with various views,.. the river was really low due to farmers using it for irrigation,.. we chose to camp on the sandbar,.. no fire pit but the ground was tender enough to dig one out… no shade, lots of flys and hungry moths… people were picking stuff out of river but no one would give an actual answer to what it was they were picking up… cool rocks,..pretty tiny waterfalls.

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  Hawkin S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2023

  Ice Cave Boondock - Dispersed BLM Camping

  Decent spot to crash

  There is not much exciting about this area if I am being honest. It's a good spot to set up and sleep for the night. There are not really any good views, and there aren't a ton of dedicated sites/fire rings. You just kind of have to pick a spot and setup. It worked fine to sleep at for one night, but I probably wouldn't spend an extended stay here.

  There was a river at the end of the road with one part that could potentially be used for cliff jumping. I didn't know if you could swim in this water though or how deep it really was so I didn't test it.