Best Dispersed Camping near Viola, ID

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Viola

8 Reviews of 12 Viola Campgrounds

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  Tyler B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 12, 2024

  Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area

  Crowded primitive

  A bathroom and a parking lot to camp in. THE VIEWS are are a must see, the scablands of Washington are up there with the badlands in unique

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  Overland S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area

  Astro Photographer’s Dream

  The drive was mostly dirt roads. I managed just fine in a Subaru for context. The hike itself was incredible and a bit primitive at points. Bring bug spray and maybe a machete lol. I was getting close to where one of the waterfalls was and ran into a Coyote who would not budge. That pretty much ended the hike as I could hear others howling nearby.

  The hike back was even amazing with the Sunset and landscape making me feel like I was on another planet. The best part was pure luck as I setup camp on the road back during a new moon which was perfect for star gazing and astro photography. I’m an amateur and took my time to learn my camera a bit. This little adventure was my favorite thus far this year.

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  Brian L.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 4, 2022

  Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area

  Beautiful spot in the scablands

  Rock creek runs through this lovely BLM land with 2 sets of falls. It's a great spot in late winter or early spring if you're looking for solitude. We visited in February and saw 4 or 5 people, but no one stayed the night except us. Towell falls is beautiful, but we have yet to visit Breeden falls. The ranch has an interesting history and it's fun to poke around the old structures.

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  Mahe G.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 4, 2022

  Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area

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  Megan K.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 4, 2020

  Horse Camp Trailhead

  Fun Quick Trip Spot

  While this is not my favorite spot, it’s very close to where I live. This is my go to spot when I just want to get a quick overnight camp in. I will be returning here soon and will take photos to share.

  Depending on the time of year it can be loud as motorists past. However, I have wondered into it wilderness to camp farther away from the trail.

  The coordinates from this listing are incorrect and take you down the wrong road.

  Laird Park is just down the road and you can get to nice river areas from both campsites. If you can’t get a spot here you can always try down by Laird as a backup.

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  Heather R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2020

  Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area

  Stars, coyotes, and accessibility!

  This is a lovely secluded spot for amazing star-gazing on a clear night. At night it is in complete darkness, away from traffic noise, and you can hear the coyotes as they move nearer (I know, a little creepy, but making a little noise is all you need to do). It is very flat and would be reasonably accessible for someone using a wheelchair or with other mobility restrictions. The picnic tables are even accessible! There are fire rings, a pit toilet, and stables and water for your horses. No portable water for humans, so bring your own. There's no shade other than under a nice picnic table shelter, so it was best for us to come late in the day and then make breakfast under that shelter.

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  Brian L.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 1, 2020

  Bonnie Lake Island

  Bonnie Lake Island. Boat in island campsite in scab-land canyon lake

  This is a primitive site on an island in Bonnie Lake in Eastern Washington. Bonnie lake is a canyon lake, about 4 miles long and narrow. The island and surrounding sq. mile of land is owned by the BLM. Access is by paddling up Rock Creek about a mile and another 1/2 mile paddle up the lake. The creek can be seasonally shallow and you'll have to portage across at least one beaver dam. The island is rocky and brushy with enough flat spaces for a tent or two and trees for hammocks. The steep canyon walls provide a stage for coyotes to sing back and forth. Please use sanitary bags to pack out your waste (poop). The island's soil isn't deep enough for proper burial.

  There is a spit of land on shore where you can camp too, but I've not done that.

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  Gary M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2019

  Escure Ranch / Rock Creek Recreation Area

  Primitive but magnificent

  The campground itself is on BLM land and is primitive.  There is a pit toilet, picnic tables, fire rings, corrals and horse water.  The camping itself is on the primitive side, but the scenery it magnificent!  The last two miles driving in is a rough dirt road, and a vehicle with ground clearance is highly desirable. A three mile hike/horseback ride takes you through Washington's Channeled Scablands to Towell Falls through spectacular buttes and meadows along the creek.  The best time to visit is in the spring when the wildflowers are in bloom and before the RATTLESNAKES get populous.  The night skies are particularly dark because you're a long way from any civilization.  It's also interesting exploring the old ranch building that remain on the site. The area is popular with horsemen and trail groups up to a bit of "roughing it." It also can be a great day trip from the Spokane Washington area.