Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Sawtooth National Forest, ID has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Sawtooth National Forest, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Sawtooth National Forest, ID. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
"Great views, very clean facilities"
"If you’re looking for a simple stay, close to all, including a gorgeous bike path, this will do the trick."
$50 - $70 / night
"Clean facilities and super friendly staff, I’m looking at you sierra! Stay one night after being off grid for days. Did some cleaning and laundry $2.50 a load. Amazing views from our spot."
"Friendly staff. Had hot showers. Bathroom and laundry. The night sky was beautiful."
$30 - $70 / night
"Just in a few months this place has made some very nice improvements and still has amazing views surrounding the camp ground."
"A membership RV camp 23 miles north of Mountain Home, Idaho. An oasis of trees in the middle of sage brush on the middle of nowhere. Located just inside Boise National Forest."
$25 - $175 / night
"Fort Running Bear RV Park, Idaho
If you like the middle of nowhere, you will like Fort Running Bear RV Park. It is approximately 32 miles to the middle of nowhere, the last three are on a dirt road."
"Facilities are clean and nice. The small pool was great for the kiddos. We tent camped and where lucky to get the pick of the spots. The tent area has two covered areas with power."
$55 - $65 / night
"Small campground right next to the road but it wasn’t super busy. Most sites are back in and are huge. Water and electric are in most sites."
"All the amenities and clean and safe.
Not so much a destination if your not into world class flyfishing."
$125 / night
"There is a good amount of shade here and mostly flat parking at the sites. Each site had a picnic table and fire pit. The trees are trimmed from the ground up and allows zero privacy. "
"We were looking for a nice quiet campground to act as a base for fishing the Big Wood and visits into Ketchum/Hailey/Bellevue. Wood River did not disappoint."
"This is a good option between Ketchum and Stanley to go explore the sawtooth mountains. It’s a little bit of everything, lodge, yurts, cabins, rv spots, gas station, restaurant."
"That did mean there were no picnic tables or fire rings for me but the RV sites did have them.
The bathroom/showers were small but clean."
"My partner and I were in a bind this winter and stayed a couple of nights here."
$22 - $44 / night
" Right off Hwy 75 in the Sawtooth National Forest is this nice campground within a grove of aspens. The road through the campground is gravel and the sites are gravel and dirt."
"Pull through sites were available. Fire rings and picnic tables were at every site. Situated next to stream."
$5 - $42 / night
"Each site has a fire pit (no fires allowed at this time!). There is no picnic bench. There is one vault toilet and no garbage collection and no water. "
"Each site has a fire pit (no fires allowed at this time!). There is no picnic bench. There is one vault toilet and no garbage collection and no water. "
LegendRight off Hwy 75 in the Sawtooth National Forest is this nice campground within a grove of aspens. The road through the campground is gravel and the sites are gravel and dirt. It was quite dusty when we went but the trees were starting to change color which was nice and you can hear the wind shaking the aspen leaves so it made of a relaxing vibe here.
$18/ night, $10 firewood (fire restrictions in effect). Sites are reservable on recreation.gov.
Hiking/biking trails nearby and this campground also sits along the Big Wood River. There were garbage dumpsters and pit toilet bathrooms and water spigots throughout.
Each site had mostly level parking spots with picnic tables and fire pits. Each site was fairly private and offered nice amount of shade. There were plenty of sites open and there are some pull throughs for bigger rigs.
Good for RVs, vans or tents.
Zero cell reception from ATT, Verizon or TMoblie
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This is our second stay here since new ownership. First trip was June 2022 and October 2922. Both trips we had an awesome time. Just in a few months this place has made some very nice improvements and still has amazing views surrounding the camp ground. After staying a few places in the area over this past summer, Trinity View Resort for us is our top pic and will be spending a lot more time here in the future. Both trips we had our E-Bikes and took some amazing rides through the valleys and mountains and still haven't explored all the areas available here.
Cell service is good here. We have Verizon hot spot that worked perfectly and AT&T cell phones have good signal as well,
There are different options for all kinds of campers from, Full hook ups ( Big rig friendly) to tent camping. On site RV rentals and cabins are also available.
Lots of fun stuff to do here for the whole family or even groups.
The people here are friendly and respectful to other campers as well as super friendly staff and owners. Very friendly to work with and communication with changes if need depending availability.
This resort is well on its way to be one of the best camp resorts in this area. Well worth the trip for sure.
Legend$10 (paid $5 with senior pass). First come, first served. Camped at site #10 in late September 2024. This primitive national forest campground was not busy during my visit. Copper Basin Loop Road accessing this campground, which has a gravel surface, was in good condition; there was some washboarding in a few places. The campground has a lower loop and an upper loop. The campground has a mix of pull-through and back-in sites; some leveling may be reuired in some sites. Site #10 is a short gravel pull-thru in the upper loop, good fit for my campervan, although very close to the campground road. There is a short path from the site driveway down to a picnic table and metal fire ring. The ground is a little chewed up from voles and cow hooves. Tent and hammock camping are possible. This site has partial shade; others in the loop are open. Little privacy between sites. Depending on the site, you can get a view of Copper Basin from the upper loop. The upper loop has two clean vault toilet facilities; I didn't use the vault toilet in the lower loop, but assume that it is clean. There is a hand water pump in both loops but shut down for the season during our visit. Trout fishing in nearby Star Hope Creek was pretty good; it's about a 1/4 mile walk from my campsite. No T-Mobile or AT&T cell service. Overall, a pretty campground; mostly wooded. I would camp here again. Boondocking is also possible along the Copper Basin Loop Rd.
LegendThis campground is off Hwy 75 in Sawtooth National Forest somewhat in a grove of aspens. The road in has some navigable large pit holes but the campground itself is fairly smooth gravel and dirt loop.
Sites are dirt and gravel and each had fire pit and picnic table. Semi private to private depending on where you get a site. There were plenty of open spots available when we checked it out in September.
Amazing views so if you are into hiking, biking or photography then this place is great. There is no host on site and this is a self pay campground at $16/night.
This is bear country but no bear boxes are provided here. There are water spigots and dumpsters and pit toilets. Zero cell service. Also nearby there are hot springs across the bridge though we did not check these out. No fires at this time!
LegendThe original owners really take pride in ownership. They have 6 cabins and RV park on 15 acres along the river.
Pros:
*beautifu lush green grass sites with amazing views of the Sawtooth NF
*full hookups
*wifi included
*only $48 including tax
*there is a camp store with beer, ice cream and other basic.
*reading library
*wildlife visits not unusual.
*direct river access for fishing or floating
*natural hot springs flowing into the Salmon just south. Great place for a soak
*6 cabins nestled in the pines.
Cons: *no cell service (have wifi though) *rv sites have no shade *no shower house.
ScoutNo hookups but water spigots are scattered about the cg. Very private sites widely spaced out. Level, gravel back in spots with metal picnic tables on concrete pad. Some highway noise but not a problem and quiet at night. Very nice.
LegendWe took a chance and scouted a right before the 4th of July weekend and we scored big time. Site #1. Because of the view, we pulled our 30ft class A in instead of backing. We had long range, multi tiered views of the Sawtooth Mtn. The sites are generously spaced with picnic table and fire ring. There is a camp host and firewood is available at their site.. Water is available at the dump station located on the left before you arrive. It services all area NF service campgrounds as well as paid for others not. We had good ATT service 2 and 3 bars. Most of the sites have some shade. There are other disbursed campsites on the main FS road, but we were not disturbed by cars. It is super quiet at night. The night was cool. Lots of hiking , mountain biking and fishing in the immediate area. Ketchum and Sun Valley are 15 min away. The rails to trails multi purpose trail starts just down the road. Super safe place to ride. 30 + miles . We don't want to leave.
GuideThis is a good option between Ketchum and Stanley to go explore the sawtooth mountains. It’s a little bit of everything, lodge, yurts, cabins, rv spots, gas station, restaurant. RV spots were reasonable level. Bathrooms were clean. They had horseshoes and bean bags in a common area. No picnic tables or fire pits though. RV spots were pretty wide, which was nice
One tip, avoid spot number #17 if possible. The sewer hookup was loose and shared with a long term resident on the other side, also the water spigot was broken so we had to use the spigot for spot #16. #17 is not terrible, but other spots are much better.
LegendAnother campground close to Hwy 75. This campground has paved drive throughout the campground with paved parking pads at the sites. There is also a groomed area at each site for tents, which were nice and flat and clean. There is a host on site at this campground.
Hand pump water, toilets, and dumpsters for trash though no recycling. The host had firewood for sale ($10) but fire restrictions are in effect so no fires at this time. Sites were level and some with shade but over all lots of sun. This place had a very open layout.
Quite a few campers were there compared to the others we’ve stopped at along highway 75 through Sawtooth National Forest along the Salmon River. Each site had the standard picnic table, and fire pit but as mentioned above there also had tent pads. Area was clean and appeared well maintained. This campground is nice and spread out but being right on the highway with minimal trees to block some noise the road noise was constant, at least during midday/midweek.
$18/night
Zero cell reception ATT, Verizon or TMobile
RV camping near Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho offers a blend of stunning natural beauty and convenient amenities, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities are available at RV sites in Sawtooth National Forest?
Amenities vary widely across RV sites in Sawtooth National Forest. Smiley Creek Lodge offers reasonably level RV spots with clean bathrooms, horseshoes, and bean bags in a common area, plus the convenience of an on-site restaurant and gas station. Sunny Gulch Campground provides water spigots throughout the campground with widely spaced, private sites that include level gravel parking spots and metal picnic tables on concrete pads. Many Forest Service campgrounds feature basic amenities like picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. For full hookups, private RV parks near the forest boundaries offer more comprehensive services including WiFi, showers, and electric connections, though these come with higher fees than the more rustic national forest sites.
Where can I find RV camping with scenic views in Sawtooth National Forest?
Sawtooth National Forest offers several spectacular RV camping locations with breathtaking views. Murdock Creek Dispersed provides multi-tiered views of the Sawtooth Mountains with generous spacing between sites and can accommodate larger RVs up to 30 feet. Torreys Burnt Creek Inn features lush green grass sites with stunning views of the Sawtooth National Forest and the river. For those seeking a more established campground with scenic surroundings, North Fork Campground offers sites within beautiful aspen groves, while Star Hope provides a peaceful setting with mountain views. When selecting a site, arrive early during peak season as the most scenic locations fill quickly.
What are the seasonal RV camping restrictions in Sawtooth National Forest?
Sawtooth National Forest generally operates RV camping from late May through September/October, with weather conditions determining exact opening and closing dates. Easley Campground and similar Forest Service campgrounds typically open after snow melts and close when temperatures consistently drop below freezing. Mormon Bend Campground offers paved drives and parking pads, making it accessible during the main season. Most campgrounds in higher elevations have shorter seasons due to snow conditions. During peak summer months (July-August), campgrounds fill quickly, especially on weekends, so arrive early or make reservations where available. Fire restrictions are common during dry summer months, potentially limiting campfires. Winter camping is extremely limited, with most forest roads unplowed and facilities closed.
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