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GuideIsland Bar on Big Salmon Road
This is a gravel and very bumpy over the rocks road…It’s right on the river and you just pick a spot and set up! I have Starlink so my phone and tv work great!
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Yellow Pine Campground features pet-friendly tent and RV sites with direct access to nearby trails. Dogs are allowed throughout the campground area with standard leash requirements. Fire rings are provided at each site, and toilets are accessible within the camping area. Dispersed camping in the Boise National Forest near Yellow Pine offers excellent stone fire rings with locally felled firewood sometimes available for campers with pets. East Fork Cxts-Dispersed Site includes 7-9 pet-friendly sites situated directly on the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River, with two pit toilets available for camper use. Ponderosa Campground and Buckhorn Bar Campground also welcome pets with accessible water sources and river views.
Pet owners camping near Yellow Pine can find multiple dog-friendly hiking opportunities, including the Secesh River Trail where wild huckleberries and strawberries can be found in early July. The short access trail at Fourmile Campground (spot 3) leads down to a creek flowing into the river, creating an ideal spot for dogs to cool off. Most campgrounds in the area maintain basic pet etiquette expectations rather than formal pet policies. Sites are typically well-spaced, providing adequate room for pets to relax at individual campsites. Narrow access roads at sites like East Fork Cxts-Dispersed make large RVs challenging with pets, so smaller vehicles are recommended. The remote location means bringing sufficient pet supplies, as the nearest services are limited to Yellow Pine, where WiFi and basic supplies are available.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Yellow Pine (88)
1. East Fork Cxts-Dispersed Site Camping Area
"These sites are on the old highway to Yellow Pine. There are 7 of them with two pit toilets. Sites are right on the water overlooking the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River."
2. Yellow Pine Campground
"This is the closest campground to Yellow Pine. It is right next to the cemetery. It sits right alongside a creek and has many trees. There is one pit toilet for all of the sites and no water."
3. Ponderosa Campground
"Nice lake close by with boat, wave runner, pontoon boat rentals. Reserve in advance!"
"This place has easy to access bike paths, beach/lake access, and is only a few minutes from town."
from $10 / night
Check Availability4. Peninsula Campground — Ponderosa State Park
"Ponderosa is in beautiful McCall, Idaho. Close to downtown and the lake. Great hiking trails. Good park for a family. The campsites are right next to one another, so not much privacy there."
"Great walking path around and down to the lake as well! Quick 10min ride into town for a nice lake side dinner."
from $15 - $40 / night
Check Availability5. Poverty Flat
"I first found out about poverty flats when I was checking out a near by hot spring, Mile 16. I decided to camp here so I could be close by to the spring."
"Some of the sites you can drive into while others you walk a short ways in. There is access to the river and a hike right from this historical campground."
from $10 / night
Check Availability6. Big Creek — Payette National Forest
"kinda small but great place to set up a base camp for exploring the wilderness next to the camp"
from $10 / night
7. Camp Creek Campground
"I don't know what it is about Idaho that makes me feel like I'm in a Fairy Tail."
from $10 / night
Check Availability8. Payette National Forest Four Mile Campground
"It was nice and quiet And you could hear the river nearby. Spot 3 has a great access trail that takes you down by the creek which flows into the river. There is a rock fire pit down there."
9. Buckhorn Bar Campground
"The other side is along the edge of the mountain. I loved how these sites were very green and had lots of plants! There is a pit toilet in the canter."
from $15 / night
Check Availability10. Secesh Campground — Payette National Forest
from $10 / night
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 46 min from Boise, ID
- 5 hrs 25 min from Lewiston, ID
- 7 hrs 12 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 7 hrs 42 min from Missoula, MT
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Yellow Pine, ID
332 Reviews of 88 Yellow Pine Campgrounds
David S.
TravelerAlpine Lodge and RV
Pine shaded sites are close however very few occupied in mid October. Very inexpensive 2 washer/2 dryer laundry. Facilities well maintained. Small town of Cascade on ID 55 (Payette River Scenic Byway) has an adequate grocery store, gas stations, and a good True Value Hardware store.
- TTristan S.Traveler
Northwest Passage Campground — Ponderosa State Park
Beautiful greenery and quiet site
This campground has a lot of sites that are well sectioned off from each other and have tons of greenery and shrubs to divide up the campsites, having access to the beach along the river and only being 15-20 minutes from McCall made this an amazing campsite.
- Kimberly A.Guide
Ridgeview Campground — Lake Cascade State Park
Absolutely Incredible!
What a wonderful campground! Small yet don’t feel on top of your neighbor. Views of the lake are phenomenal and the beach/shoreline was awesome! We loved every minute and give it a 10/10.
- RRobert M.
ScoutPaddy Flat Campground
Discrimination
She was talking about they discriminated against anybody with pets. What camp or what person in Idaho doesn’t have a pet. This is the most pathetic campground I’ve ever seen.
Amanda M.TravelerWaters Edge RV Resort
Great overnight stop with the kids!!
I’d give 4.5 stars if possible. Great location to break up the trip between Boise and Lewiston.
Lots of fun stuff to do: good swimming beach with the ability to check out canoes and kayaks (life jackets available for loan was a big deal since our 7&9 year olds forgot to pack theirs), sand volleyball, big bonfire ring near the beach, benches and picnic tables along the water access, lots of access to fishing within walking distance. Big rocks along the water that our daughter really enjoyed scrambling along, and we laid across them to watch the meteor shower.
Sites are big and easy to park our 36’ camper, easy check in, cute little store with firewood for sale. Staff were courteous and helpful.
Bathroom was clean, we didn’t use the shower.
The only thing I could complain about is that our picnic table was not in the best shape, but we swapped out for our neighbor’s since the site showed as available for the only night we were going to stay.
Hannah A.ScoutCold Springs Campground - Payette Nf (ID)
Quiet & Remote
Lots of first-come-first-served campsites. We showed up on a Tuesday early and there were tons of spots available. Vault toilets were clean. Drinking water was some of the best we've had. No cell service for Verizon. Road up to the campground is gravel washboard for about 3.5 miles - slow going, but ultimately worth it.
Reservoir was decent. Very weedy, and unless you take the concrete boat ramp, it is all thick mud. Water seemed clean though, and was nice and cool.
Lots of cows around - can definitely hear them early in the morning.
Nice place to camp - would stay again.
- rreed C.Guide
Boise National Forest Shoreline Campground
Break from the valley heat
We came up to escape the 105 temps in Boise. Shoreline was not at capacity. Quiet couple of days. Paved roads and sites. Plenty of space between sites. Friendly site hosts. Beautiful lake with a significant boat launch area
- CCoq A.Guide
Sugarloaf Campground — Lake Cascade State Park
A Last-Minute Find That Turned Into a Favorite
After driving around Lake Cascade searching for a campsite with no luck, most campgrounds were either full or just weren't our vibe, we stumbled upon Sugarloaf Campground around 5:00 p.m. What a great surprise!
While it's a bit larger than the campgrounds we usually prefer, it quickly won us over. The campground host was incredibly friendly, the campsites were clean and well maintained, and the bathrooms were spotless(though there are no showers). It's also just a short walk down to the lake, making it easy to enjoy the shoreline whenever you like.
One of our favorite touches was the collection of adorable birdhouses lining the entrance road; they added so much charm to the campground. We also loved all the wildlife. There were plenty of beautiful birds, grazing cattle wandering near the beaches, and we even spotted deer walking through the campground. We stayed in Site 70, which worked well for a last-minute reservation. If we return and we definitely plan to, we'd probably choose one of the sites in the 40s, as they seemed a bit more private and farther from the campground entrance. Overall, Sugarloaf was a wonderful surprise and somewhere we'd happily stay again.
Guide to Yellow Pine
Camping areas near Yellow Pine, Idaho range in elevation from 4,700 to 5,700 feet with summer temperatures typically reaching 75-85°F during the day and dropping to 40-50°F at night. The region sits within the Payette National Forest, characterized by dense pine forests and numerous river access points that create multiple dog friendly campgrounds near Yellow Pine with varied terrain options. Most sites are accessible from mid-May through October, though higher elevation access can be limited until late June.
What to do
River fishing opportunities: At Poverty Flat, campers have direct access to the South Fork of the Salmon River for trout fishing. "The South Fork of the Salmon River runs right next to the campground" with convenient water access from multiple points along the shoreline.
Hot spring soaking: Located 1.5 miles from Fourmile Campground, 16 Mile Hot Springs provides natural thermal bathing. "About a mile and a half up the road is 16 mile hot springs which was wonderful!" The springs maintain consistent temperatures year-round, making them accessible during cooler seasons.
Wilderness hiking: Multiple trailheads connect near Big Creek Campground leading into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. As one camper noted, it's "a great place to set up a base camp for exploring the wilderness next to the camp" with trails ranging from moderate day hikes to multi-day backcountry routes.
What campers like
Direct river access: Many pet-friendly campsites near Yellow Pine feature prime waterfront locations. At Buckhorn Bar Campground, "There are two sides. One side are sites along the river. The other side is along the edge of the mountain" providing options for either water views or more sheltered camping.
Quiet remoteness: Despite peak summer visitation, many campgrounds maintain peaceful atmospheres. One camper at Fourmile Campground reported, "No one was camping there except me on a July 4th weekend. It was nice and quiet And you could hear the river nearby."
Basic amenities: While facilities are limited, most campgrounds provide essential services. At Secesh Campground, visitors find "picnic tables, fire rings and a clean vault toilet" with sites that are "pretty spread out" providing adequate privacy between camping parties.
What you should know
Water availability varies: Not all campgrounds offer potable water sources. At Buckhorn Bar Campground, "There is also a water spigot, but it said the water is being tested and it recommends boiling the water before it is used." Many sites require bringing your own water supply.
Limited connectivity: Cell service is unreliable throughout the region, with WiFi only available in Yellow Pine itself. The isolated nature means campers should bring sufficient supplies, as noted about East Fork Cxts-Dispersed Site: "9 great sites along the river, fire rings, CTX toilets and down the road from Yellowpine where you can get a beer and use WiFi."
Seasonal access limitations: Most forest roads remain snow-covered until late May, with higher elevation access often restricted until June. Weather can change quickly, and afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.
Tips for camping with families
Creek access for kids: Some sites offer safer water play options than main river currents. Fourmile Campground's "Spot 3 has a great access trail that takes you down by the creek which flows into the river" providing calmer water for children.
Pet-friendly trail options: Dog friendly campgrounds near Yellow Pine connect to suitable hiking trails for families with pets. Camp Creek Campground offers accessible terrain that one camper describes as "magical" with "mossy trees, tall ferns" creating an engaging environment for children and pets to explore.
Reserve early for holiday periods: Despite the remote location, holiday weekends can fill quickly. At most sites, "First come first served $10 fee" applies, but arriving by Thursday is recommended for summer holiday weekends.
Tips from RVers
Size limitations: Many access roads and campgrounds have tight turns and limited space. Hannah C. notes about East Fork Cxts-Dispersed: "The road is narrow, so I would not suggest a big camper or rv in this area."
Leveling challenges: Most pet-friendly campsites around Yellow Pine feature natural, unpaved surfaces. Bring leveling blocks as many sites have moderate to significant slope, particularly those closest to water features.
Dump station planning: No dump stations exist in the immediate Yellow Pine area. RVers should plan to arrive with empty black/gray tanks and utilize facilities in larger towns like McCall or Cascade when departing the region.
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