Best Tent Camping near Shoup, ID

Recent Tent Reviews near Shoup, Idaho

118 Reviews of 51 Shoup Campgrounds

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  Abbas K.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 30, 2018

  Travellers Rest Cabins & RV Park

  Quiet clean escape

  I have only tent camped here. Really nice flat grass for tents. $12 gets you campsite showers and toilets, WiFi and coin laundry. Also really great access to the bitterroot valley if you’re into hikin and river activities. Everyone’s really friendly and it’s a good place to crash when you’re out on the road.

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  Eric D.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 10, 2022

  Cottonwood Recreation Site

  Very nice place!

  Probably 15-20 camper spots all paved. 5 or so tent sites. Very nice. Water and dumpsters!

  My recommendation: stay on the river side, the highway side can get a little loud.

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  Rebecca L.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 15, 2020

  Shoup Bridge Campground — Salmon Field Office (Blm)

  Convenient but at a price

  Stayed two nights at this campground in August. There was a camp host setup, but we didn’t see him at all while we stayed. He did not seem to be staying here. The toilets ran out of tp and many people could not get their questions answered. It’s also only about 20 feet from the highway, so expect a lot of traffic noise at all hours. There is a boat loading dock located here as well, so many people were driving in and out all day. Cell service was good if we needed it but there are several more remote areas only about 20 minutes in to the forest that actually feel like camping (Cougar Point and William’s Lake). Overall it’s decent but I recommend it more as a pit stop if you need to crash for a night. The tent sites are well maintained and running water was a plus.

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  Dexter I.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 16, 2021

  Shoup Bridge Campground — Salmon Field Office (Blm)

  Small campgound on Salmon river and highway

  Shoup Bridge  Campground is a small Campground surrounding cottonwood trees along the banks of the Salmon River. It is also right along the Highway.  We found this a pleasant campground to stay in, plenty of flat ground for our tents and only $5 a night.  A few sites are quite small, but still room for a tent. This was our Scouts jumping off point for a backpacking trip the next day.  While next to the highway we expected a lot of noise during the night, but that was not our experience, the only real road noise we had was in the early morning with worked out as it helped wake us up.  Each site has a picnic table and metal fire ring.  Water is available and the area has a vault toilet and trash cans.  Campground has a boat launch.

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  Cia S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2020

  Andreas on the River RV Park

  Nice spot on river

  We have done only boondocking but were tired and wanted proximity to town. A few spots left and asked for one on the river, which had its own deck. Kind of shocked it was $45 a night after so much free camping !

  But nice to have hookups and our own deck looking over the river watching osprey fish

  Host is a bit peculiar, almost grumpy but if you chat for a bit he’s actually a wealth of local folklore Quiet enough. And felt private from other campers , so on a 12 night trip it was worth it. Walked to dinner at Shady Nook My second pic is a drive we took on Shoup Rd

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  Angela C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 18, 2022

  Elk Bend RV Park

  Peaceful and Idyllic

  We set up our daughter in our Super C here for 2 months while she worked in nearby Salmon during the busy season. We were so happy with the beautiful scenery, quiet grounds, and excellent service from the owner. If she ever needed anything, they were happy to help. There is a clean laundry room, showers, and bathrooms onsite, and more than enough space for a 40 foot RV. There are shade trees, some grass sites, some landscape rock sites, picnic tables, a gas firepit, and an onsite mini-store if you need. The owner waited for us until we arrived, helped us get our bearings, and then grew to be a friend. If you are needing to camp(even in a tent!) anywhere near Salmon, Idaho, you need to go and see Stewart at Elk Bend RV Park. Say hi to the deer that roam the area, too, or walk across the street and listen to the Salmon River. Just a beautiful area! Sites with full hookups and not. Would not hesitate to recommend Elk Bend RV Park.

  Pet Friendly!

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  madeline K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2018

  Twin Lakes

  Beautiful, Serene, Off the beaten path

  It is a very off the beaten path, tucked away in the woods, true getaway from the busy city life. Travel south on 278 from Wisdom, MT and take the chance on an 18 mile gravel road to find a place only you see in pictures and read about in magazines. Drive through open cattle ranges and find a beautiful campground nestled up to 2 small lakes connected by a shallow channel. Clear water to see the bottom where it's shallow enough. No motorized boats allowed, so bring your own kayak or canoe and a fishing pole or two to enjoy the refreshing waters at the bottom of the mountains. Even in July, you can see snow atop the mountains on the Montana-Idaho border.

  • Large, open water front spaces to set up "shop"
  • Site 10 had room for 3 tents, 3 SUVs, 1 picnic table + extra side table, fire ring/grill, canoe, chairs around fire and shoreline, laundry lines
  • Not crowded (maybe 5 sites taken when we were there)
  • Bathrooms are clean (but no locks or hand sanitzer...at least the one I used)
  • Water available
  • One bear storage container at front entrance
  • Must pack up and take out your own trash (no bear proof trash cans)
  • Fire rings with grills available
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  Sarah

  Guide

  

  Jun. 22, 2021

  Tower Rock Recreation Site

  Not bad for a quick stop

  Very clean. Highway noise is not bad at night. I slept well in a tent. Three other people there including one who slept in her car. If you want privacy or shade, go to the end of the day use area and put your tent by the picnic tables around the rock. It is closer to the road tho, and the river.

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  Wagner F.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 15, 2020

  Williams Lake Campground

  Great place!

  We went there with two tents. The sites are large and there are enough space for more than 2 or 3 tents easily. The sites are well organized and clean, the bathrooms are well maintained and the camping is pretty close to the lake, you can reach the lake with a 3 - 5 minutes walk. We had a really good experience. Just be aware to check your car breaks because the back travel is downhill the mountains.

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  Zane G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 26, 2019

  Twin Lakes

  Remote and Quiet

  Nice are to get away from it all. Road is best traveled with AWD-4WD. Campgrounds are nice and level for tents.

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  Ginny H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 28, 2018

  Twin Creek Campground

  Quiet, scenic

  Tis campground was a favorite on our Idaho trip. Lots of spots available on a week night. Great campground host. Bathrooms were really clean and great tasting water. Sites are very nicely spaced and lots of privacy between them.

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  Julie W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 10, 2017

  Morgan Bar Campground

  Nice place to stop on road trip

  We stopped here to sleep on our way to Glacier NP. It was easy to find but off the main road and quiet. Very clean campsites with fire pits and trash cans. We drove around the campsite before we left, all the sites were camper trailer friendly and had grassy areas for tents. All for $5

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  Megan C.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 15, 2017

  Lake Como Campground

  Car camping by boat launch

  A friend and I car camped at one of the three main camping sites at Lake Como. We stayed at the one just before the boat launch on the other side of the lake from the main beach area. We were pleased by the lack of bugs! We had plenty of room to set up our tent and hammocks. Bathrooms were readily available. I would recommend arriving around 2pm to acquire a spot and communicate with camp site hosts. We loved running the 8 mile trail around the lake in the morning while the beach filled up with day time visitors.

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  todd

  Guide

  

  Aug. 8, 2021

  Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

  Nestled in by the Salmon River

  This is a cozy little campground about 20 minutes outside Salmon, ID. It's located directly on the Salmon River. It's a well-run site, is clean and has full hookups, laundry, a store, etc... If you're traveling north along the Salmon River, it's a good place to spend the night before heading up over the pass towards Lolo and Missoula, MT. No cell service, but serviceable WiFi, and its location on the river is excellent for anglers and those looking to enjoy the river. Spaces are a little tight, and there are definitely other boondocking sites along the river in this area, Wagonhammer provides a nice spot for those looking for the comforts of home while nestled in the wilderness. It's a quiet, calm, and safe place for travelers staying in everything from tents to enormous RV's.

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 11, 2021

  Crazy Creek Campground

  Quiet but smokey

  Only 3 miles off the main drag, I’m not sure why more people weren’t camping here. While there are only about 8 sites only 2(including mine) were taken. Maybe it was the smoke from distant first fires. Anyway, great little campground! Right next to the creek, with another small branch cutting through the middle of the campground, the only thing I could hear was the water and later a fire spotter plane overhead. The vault toilet was super clean and serviced recently. Sites were of different sizes(the parking pad curbs had lengths listed on them), and of differing amounts of levelness. I had site 2 and had to go to a fairly low spot to find a level place to pitch my tent, not a problem during a drought, but it would have been wet if it had rained. Saw a doe and fawn on the way out in the morning.

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  TRINA B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2020

  Sula Country Store and Resort

  Nicest, cleanest, friendliest

  I was camping at a nearby national park site that had a flyer for Camp Sula, saying that if you show the receipt from your stay you can use Camp Sulas shower, laundry facilities and wifi at no cost. I arrived there and the ladies working in the combination store/restaurant/gas and coffee station were so friendly and down to earth. I was given a towel and shampoo/conditioner for the shower, they had complimentary and coin washing machines, and coin dryers, all very efficient. After my shower and waiting for clothes to dry, I walked around the camp, the log cabins are adorable and cozy, each has its own porch, picnic table and adjacent fire pit. There is free put-put golf, horseshoes, tetherball and a small well stocked fishing pond with benches to watch the action or simply admire the beauty of the surroundings. It is close to the main highway but tucked back enough you feel "away" from the bustle. I enjoyed myself so much I inquired about camping there for the night & I would only need a parking space because I sleep in my truck bed canopy. They were full (accommodates RVs and tents) but offered a makeshift spot right by the creek. It was perfect. Because of COVID, they had limited reservations for dinner, and practiced social distancing and requested patrons wear masks. Not everyone participated with their request but were equally treated with kindness and respect. I highly recommend their breakfast, big fluffy pancakes and local meats. They kept the restaurant, showers & bathroom & store very very clean. The location is a landmark, the Lewis and Clark expedition camped there on their way to discover the west. I highly recommend them

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  Daryl

  Scout

  

  Jul. 8, 2021

  Spring Creek Campground

  Excellent campground!!

  Best camp hosts I've ever seen! Quiet, mostly shady, not too crowded.

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  Inez

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2023

  Spring Creek Campground

  Hot, hot and hot

  I would not recommend end of July/ August. Temps 100 and no breeze. Plenty to see if traveling in vehicle like bighorn sheep, whitetail deer and bald eagles. Recommend a visit to the firefighter memorial at Indian river FS training camp.

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  Gabe L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 25, 2021

  River's Fork Lodge & RV Park

  Hidden Gem

  What an unbelievable place. Found this place on a total random pick. I was actually a little concerned about the cell/WiFi ability with being so potential remote. When we booked our RV spot with Porter he mentioned that Verizon cell service wasn’t very good but they did offer free WiFi which was extremely important as my wife needed it for work. When we arrived we found zero cell service but the WiFi was a savor. Now depending of what your here for no cell and WiFi could be just fine, I surely enjoyed the seclusion and being disconnected from the world.

  We stayed in site #2 pretty close to the lodge which I think helped with the WiFi signal. The sites are large and easily fit our 28’ trailer and truck. Definitely could fit any size class A rig. There are full hookups at each site 20, 30, and 50amp at each site as well I believe. Not sure if you can get any closer to the river. The back of the trailer was probably less than 10 ft. to the river. Outstanding view.

  The fishing was spot on, right on the river you don’t have to even drive anywhere if you don’t want. They also offer kayak rentals. Unfortunately I didn’t realize how warm, calm, and popular the river was. Next time we come back we will definitely float the river.

  If there was really anything they could add, would possibly be something for kids to do. Just as a family of four with a 3 and 6 year old, they can only fish so much.

  But over all 5 star, unfortunately this place won’t stay a hidden gem for much longer, can’t wait to come back. A huge thanks to Porter again!

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  Evan H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 31, 2024

  Bobcat Gulch

  Good Stop for the Night

  Pretty small and basic campground. I counted what I think was 9 sites? There are no numbered sites, just designated fire rings to indicate the different sites I suppose. One large accesible pit toilet is available. Most sites back up to the river which is pretty nice. FREE and pretty quiet for the Saturday night I stayed - 4 open spots at 8:30pm. Only downside is it’s rather close to the highway and you can hear cars driving by pretty regularly.

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  Anything

  Scout

  

  Sep. 10, 2020

  Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

  Small and quaint with charming location

  Wonderful location with very little wifi services. If you want to relax in a very nice, park setting, surrounded by mountains, this would be your place.

  Big spaces in the middle area. Smaller spots on the river. Modest but competent shower and laundry room.

  Would stay again.

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  Brian C.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 12, 2020

  Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

  Not for Digital Nomads

  If you want complete solitude from the internet and TV this is the place for you to reconnect with nature. (see video)

  Being new RV'ers we didn't do our due diligence before booking, we went by pictures and the park did their part.  They said poor internet and poor cell service we just didn't believe them.  There was internet at the office but it was 56k speed.  

  Having to run our company from the road, traveling with three kids under 5, 3 dogs and a cat, all over 5 we need to be able to work. 

  Here's what we loved:

  • Beautiful and clean
  • Quiet and close to the river
  • Incredible dog area
  • Level parking
  • Staff was incredible

  We weren't fond of:

  • No cell service (AT&T & Sprint)
  • Poor WiFi

  We gave this a 4-star review because it's exactly what it said it was and the staff was very kind.

  If you are a digital nomad and stay here then go to Salmon (30-minute drive), turn left, and a few blocks down on your left is the public library.  It's the best wifi you'll find and you can access it from the street.

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  Scott H.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 26, 2022

  Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

  Great park

  From the minute we arrived we loved this place and decided to cancel other reservations and stay here

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  Lorrie K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2022

  Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

  Scenic and Peaceful

  So close to a five star campground if it were not for the swarming mosquitoes anywhere in the shade. Grounds were well taken care of, owners so very nice and helpful, showers and restrooms spotless and free, great little laundry room, and cute gift shop. Lots of boat launches up and down river for kayaking.very peaceful. One down side was the lack of nice swimming area in the campground. Spots were side by side so little in the way of privacy. Wi-Fi was weak but worked. No cell service for Verizon. Nearest town with groceries etc. is in Salmon so stock up before you go.

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  Lisa B.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 20, 2019

  Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

  Great spot!

  Stayed at wagonhammer campground in September. Great location & super clean! Our campsite was right next to the river. Dog friendly and there is a dog island that your fur kid can run around off leash! They also have bathrooms, showers (on demand hot water), laundry mat, fire pits,and a small store in the office.

  The staff is super friendly! Great spot for my quick couple day trip to the hot springs!

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  Tanny M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 30, 2016

  Wallace Lake Campground

  Fun area.

  Stayed here as a child. We piddled around in a raft around the lake and did some fishing. Saw quite a bit of wildlife. We had a great camping spot right by the water. Touring the mining towns near by was so much fun!

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  Kayko S.

  Legend

  

  May. 17, 2015

  Alta Campground

  Beautiful well kept campground in Bitterroot Forest

  Very clean and well kept campground near the Bitter root river and among lost of walking and hiking trails. This is a small campground with about a dozen sites that can be reserved so they block out quickly.