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Best Tent Camping near Yellow Pine, ID

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Payette National Forest surrounding Yellow Pine, Idaho offers several tent-only campgrounds and primitive tent camping areas along rivers and creeks. Four Mile Campground provides tent campsites with basic amenities, while Deadman Campground offers both drive-in and walk-in tent sites. Golden Gate and TeePee Creek campgrounds cater specifically to tent campers seeking more remote experiences. These established campgrounds are positioned within the forest boundary, providing access to wilderness areas and trail networks that extend into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.

Most tent campgrounds in this region feature minimal amenities, with vault toilets being the standard facility. Sites typically include fire rings and picnic tables, though firewood is not provided and fire restrictions are common during summer months. Drinking water is available at some locations like Deadman Campground, but most require campers to bring their own water or filtration systems. The camping season varies by elevation, with higher sites like Golden Gate only accessible from July through October due to snow conditions. Road access to many backcountry tent camping areas requires high-clearance vehicles, particularly after rain or early in the season.

Tent campers visiting Four Mile Campground have noted the peaceful atmosphere even during holiday weekends. According to one visitor, "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." The campground's proximity to 16 Mile Hot Springs (about 1.5 miles away) adds a natural amenity for tent campers. At Picnic Point, another tent-friendly area, campers can access walk-in tent sites that offer more seclusion. The primitive tent camping experience in this region often includes wildlife sightings, with moose, deer, and eagles commonly observed. Nighttime temperatures can drop significantly even in summer, with some areas experiencing upper 30s in August, making proper tent camping gear essential.

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278 Reviews of 66 Yellow Pine Campgrounds

  • E
    Aug. 4, 2019

    Rainbow Point

    Open and grassy campsites

    Nice grassy sites, water right there, vault toilets, fire rings and picnic tables, tent camping or RVs. Not a lot of shade but cools down nice at night. Lots to do nearby!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 11, 2025

    Hazard Creek Dispersed Camping

    Nice spot off the beaten path

    Nice flat spot with a stone fire ring. Hazard creek nearby isn't too loud and sounds great. Not much firewood is around as its all been picked already.

  • K
    Aug. 20, 2019

    Horse Thief Campground

    Gorgeous waterfront

    Fish and game property, but managed under YMCA. $15 with no discount for anyone. Picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilet that is in desperate need of a simple fly strip! I had to wipe live flies off the toilet seat to sit down. Haul your garbage out. No electricity. Bear sites in campground but no notifications! No potable water. Seemed a bit pricey ! Perfect for canoes. Boat launch area.

    Hawks, ducks, gorgeous waterfront!

  • C
    Oct. 31, 2019

    Summit Lake Campground

    Quiet spot

    This is a pretty quiet place! It about an hour drive/17 miles from Cascade on a paved road. True to it's name, the lake and campsite are right on a summit! The lake is pretty small and a little muddy, but a fun dip nevertheless. It's about a 5 minute hike from the campsites. There are 3 campsites at the campground and they are all first come first serve! Dispersed camping is allowed in the area as well. Managed to find 2 empty spots here on Labor Day weekend, which was a real treat! The sites all have fire rings and picnic tables and share a vault toilet. The sites are well spaced and there little noise carries around the area. The campground is a little close the to highway (Warm Lake Rd) but traffic at night is pretty low, so the noise isn't bad. There is a wilderness airstrip not too far off, so some plane noise as well! Otherwise, a nice spot with some great views of the night sky.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Bench Creek Campground

    Quiet but no services

    Up near the top of the pass is Bench Creek campground. There are only 6 sites on this lollipop loop, all on the non-highway side. But you can hear the highway from everywhere in the campground. Sites 2, 3, and 4 back up nicely to the creek. Vault toilet but no water or trash, so pack in pack out. Across the highway are some OHV trails, so you will also get some of that noise in the day. Every site has the standard picnic table and fire pit, but fire season is real, so maybe skip the fire.

  • Anna W.
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Trap Creek Campground

    Clean, Shaded, and Great for Groups.

    Trap Creek Campground was great for our group. There are 3 separate fire rings, each with a picnic table, a clean vault toilet, and an amazing view of the adjacent meadow with the Sawtooths. There was plenty of room for large family tents and plenty of shade to let the kids run around and play. It is RIGHT off the highway, so if noise from traffic isn't your favorite, you'll want to choose another campground. There were also quite a few cars that stopped off the highway to use the toilet. Other than that, it was great for our group of families with dogs and kids.

  • Amanda C.
    Aug. 24, 2021

    Amanita

    Good camping close to Town

    This is a typical campground with Vault toilets, no showers, no water or electric hookups. However, it is just a couple miles from nice dining, mountain biking, and hiking.

  • T
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Sugarloaf Campground — Lake Cascade State Park

    Middle of the road

    We have high expectations since we’ve been at so many places, so please bear that in mind when reading this.

    1. Only vault toilets and water spigots placed randomly around.
    2. No electric/water hook ups, flushing toilets, or showers
    3. Outside of one vault toilet building some animal made a nest above out of dirt where they continually poop out of that looks like it hasn’t been touched in months so when you go to use the restroom you walk by a giant pile of poop.
    4. Pea gravel pads where they encourage you put your tent, not bad if you have a blow up mattress. It is nicely raked upon arrival.
    5. Campsite was clean.
    6. Most sites had trees, but not all so definitely check site pictures online if you need shade.
    7. Most sites have a view of the lake, since it’s almost like a peninsula campground.
    8. Nice boat ramps and lots of parking for boaters to leave trucks and trailers.
    9. Bugs would get a bit crazy at random times of day depending on weather.
    10. 20 minutes south of McCall if you wanted to get out and see a quaint little town.
    11. Cows on opposite side of water from campground; you can hear them, but not smell them.
  • K
    Aug. 13, 2023

    Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area

    Great secluded spot

    The fir trees stand tall and still. I can’t figure out if they are waiting for something to happen or if they simply don’t care.

    If you’re looking for sone sort of gorgeous panorama, this might not be the place for you. It’s really just a small meadow in the mountains that the BLM put a vault toilet and a couple of fire rings in. That being said, this place is beautiful.

    You can’t see rapid creek from the campground but you can hear it. And that’s really just as good. The white noise from the creek matched with the occasional bird or other nature sound is one of the most relaxing things on the planet.

    It’s high enough in elevation that this place gets nippy at night. I stayed in early August and the temps dropped into the upper 30s at night.

    The campground is well maintained and the vault toilet was reasonably clean when I arrived. It became Kevin clean shortly after I set up camp.

    There are trails from both sites near the vault toilet that lead down to Rapid Creek.

    I never saw any bear scat but signs on the property warn of them so be smart with your food.

    All in all, Rapid Creek dispersed camping is excellent if you just want a quiet place where no one is around. It’s amazing but not for the reasons people usually like in my opinion. ◦

Guide to Yellow Pine

Tent camping near Yellow Pine, Idaho offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the area, with various campgrounds catering to outdoor enthusiasts.

Scenic Local Attractions

  • Enjoy the breathtaking views at Picnic Point (ID), where you can set up camp on an elevated bluff overlooking a crystal-clear lake.
  • Explore the serene surroundings of Payette National Forest Four Mile Campground, which is close to hiking trails and hot springs for a refreshing dip.
  • Visit the picturesque Deadman Campground, located right next to a river, perfect for fishing and enjoying the sounds of nature.

Exciting Local Activities

Tent Camping Prices

  • Tent camping at Fourmile Campground typically ranges from $10 to $15 per night, making it an affordable option for budget-conscious campers.
  • At Penny Spring Campground, you can enjoy a free camping experience, although amenities are limited.
  • The Buck Mountain area offers free tent camping, perfect for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Yellow Pine, ID is Payette National Forest Four Mile Campground with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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