Are you an equestrian lover who prefers a more rustic experience when you visit Spencer? Finding a place to stay in Idaho while traveling with your horse is easy. Search nearby equestrian campsites or find top-rated spots from other campers.
Beaver Dick Park campground is situated along the west bank of Henry’s Fork of the Snake River and is a popular place for camping, picnics, and fishing. The park is located 6 miles west of Rexburg, Idaho on Hwy. 33 and is maintained by Parks & Rec. Beaver Dick Park campsites are first-come, first-served with a maximum stay of 5 nights in a 30 day period. Campers should be aware that Beaver Dick Park does not have hookups or potable water (dry camping) but the park does offer vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Camping fees are $10/night or $40 for 5 nights.
Area is great for viewing wildlife and trout in the river.
Ranger
About 8 large spots with bear boxes and picnic tables and fire pits. No toilets or trash. Good room for rvs. In jun, bring mosquito repellant, the worst I've experienced since AK.
Ranger
Decent quiet camp sites while we were visiting. Many day use folks visiting for fishing, kids playground or luncheon cookouts. Many of the hiking trails are currently flooded due to high water
RangerDisk golf! Excellent short course. Water access from a ramp about 400' from camping. One large group site. Some trails (most were underwater during our visit). Small kids playground. Only negative was all camp trash was overflowing in each can even though park was only 20% filled... maybe trash collections missed a week
Traveler
This site does not exist. You can find the correct coordinates if you look at the other dispersed camping spot right beside this pin (see photo)
GuideGreat place to stay if you didn’t book a campsite 6 months ago. Very quiet and beautiful wildflowers. Plenty of sites for trailers and great roads.
GuideBootjack Dr.
Island Park, ID
44.5781, -111.341
Dept Fish & Wildlife
14 day limit (doesn't seem to be enforced, but seems to be more seasonal campers, not permanent) Grass Spaces for even big rigs.
Verizon 4g/4 bars (no booster)
ATT 4g/3 bars
No OTA channels
Dump & water available at Henry's Lake St. Park
Amazon Locker in Idaho Falls
Large parking area as you exit I20 to Red Rock. visible from the hwy.
Good place to drop a rig & scout out (highly recommended).
Snow plow turnaround at the end of Bootjack Dr, so you can get turned around on that road.
Coordinates lead to the main area off the left on Bootjack Dr.
There are 4 offshoot roads we saw, some going way back, but most people were parked fairly close to the tree line, or just in front of them for solar.
Use Google satellite and then scout them out as the roads can get pretty rutted the further in you go.
This area gets pretty full in season, but we still found a spot pretty easily, and an even better spot down in a meadow by a creek (we needed sun for solar) with the help of a neighbor.
CAUTION: if you park down by the creek, watch the weather. It can get a bit mushy in spots, and the road in/out can rut out.
This is a local ATV & Fishing hole.
There will be traffic. Had a few joy riders on a Friday night, but everyone else great.
If you park by the creek, you will have fisherman coming down to fish. They were fun to talk to, and we never felt unsafe. Just be aware this IS a public area, and the local public uses it regularly. If you don't want people passing through to the creek, the meadow area might not be for you.
Wild West Pizza, Firehole BBQ, Old Town Cafe our favorites in W.Yellowstone,
Cafe Sabor in Island Park.
Groceries & Supplies are at tourist prices, come stocked if you don't want to pay them.
We loved this spot. Peaceful, friendly neighbors, cows across the creek on private land, and Moose in the creek 3 days, easy access to Yellowstone, and free. Mid 80's high, mid to low 50's at night. We did have rain, and even some pea sized hail, but mostly just gorgeous days & nights.
This one is on the 'return to' list.
GuideEasy access, well maintained campground. Perfect for our 14 foot trailer. No water or electric but we’re self contained. Playground areas, frisbee golf. Right on the river so some mosquitos but manageable. 10$ a night.
Guide
The last 7 miles are a well maintained road. The scenery prior to arrive is breath taking. Campground is beautiful with spacious area between sites and wonderful pavilion over the picnic table. It was quiet enough to hear the water in the creek while in our campsite. We will definitely stay here again.
ScoutThis camp ground is not busy. My only negative is the bath houses are not kept clean.
GuidePulled in at 5pm Saturday night. Not a problem finding a site. No bugs, typing from our spot. 3 bars LTE Verizon. We went more north on bootjack road before going into the wooded area west. We love our spot. Rained a few days but we did not care. Will be back. Possible to buy property! Love it here.
We had a moose every morning walk thru.
Plenty of area to buy food. Chevron south 8 miles had the best food store and cheaper that the rest. Diesel went up 30 cents over night. Shell was the cheapest, south 5/6 miles.
RangerDirt pad campsite with fire ring. Fun place to stay the night then fish in the morning. A few trails at the back of the campsite.
TravelerGreat location. Close to yellowstone. Cattle range, but quiet. Lots of free spots for big and small rigs.
ScoutVery close to West Yellowstone, about 25 minutes away. Close to Hwy 20. Lots of camping sites that are in the trees or out in the open. Dirt road has ruts, but many large rigs were camped here.
ScoutOn the river, completely worth ten a night. Quiet and toilets. 6 miles to grocery store.
Traveler
Not sure that should count as a toilet. I feel more comfortable in the bushes. But other than that loved it.
TravelerPlayground, picnic, overnight, disc golf, swim, fish ,paddle....tons to do
ScoutIt’s right along the snake river, while swimming isn’t encouraged you can wade in the water where the boats load. It has gorgeous views with a camp BBQ and small camp sites. It’s feels secluded but you are also near other sites so it still feels safe! It includes a playground and picnic areas that I’m sure would be great for families! I love this little park!
ScoutBut Beaver Dick Park is the perfect place to camp if you are looking for a campground that feels safe (close to other campers) while still having your privacy (trees between most campsites). It’s also close to a river that you can float if you start just a little north of the camp sight. There is also a great little spot where the river slows at the park where you can sit on the dock, fish, and even play in the water. Great place to camp- especially with little kids because you are still close to civilization!
RangerMy 1st time camping here was better than I expected. We went up with some friends and had gotten 2 sites next to each other. Our site was a good size area, and was next to walking trails, across from the bathroom, and close to the water spigot. The scenery was beautiful. Surrounding trees, butterflies and one afternoon a deer had came close to our campsite. Our site did not have electric hook ups. It’s a nice campground, clean, and have walking trails that we took and caught beautiful scenery photos. Would return most definitely..No store, no firewood to buy, but close enough to head to town to get supplies.
Guide
Hike in. Lots of people but worth the trip. Animals arent really afraid of you because there are so many people so be careful!
ScoutWe enjoy taking our young family to this campground. It’s well manicured, and there is plenty of space. It’s easy to get to and has a fun, little prk for the kids. We go camping there almost every year.
LegendAfter a random restaurant stop, a local recommended we go check out big springs campground, which is the headwaters of the snake river and not too far outside of Yellowstone. I am so glad we did! After traveling over random dirt roads from Spencer, Idaho, we arrived to find several open spots for just $15 each. Nice and woodsy, pleasant neighbors, and sites are just big enough. There's bear boxes to use. Just a quick walk away is the headwaters of the snake river, where huge trout swim under a bridge and eat marshmallows and American cheese. Only downside is no showers or flush toilets. Close enough to Yellowstone that we slept in the car so we could wake up at 5 am and grab one of the early morning Yellowstone camp sites. Would definitely go back.
Idaho offers a fantastic experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with several campgrounds providing the necessary amenities and access to beautiful trails.
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