Snake River Dispersed Camping

BLM-managed dispersed land along the Snake River near Burley puts this primitive site directly across the water from Milner Recreation Area. The access road is unpaved dirt with deep ruts. Low-clearance vehicles can reach the first flat spot, but anything beyond requires a truck. No amenities exist here. It suits self-contained campers comfortable with fully primitive conditions who want free riverside access without the infrastructure of a developed campground.

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Map & DirectionsSnake River Dispersed Camping is located in Idaho near Burley

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Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

42.534897199999996 N
113.95244730000002 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Pets

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Sep. 13, 2026

Great spot in southern Idaho

Several spots an RV can get to but make sure your campers face some good ground clearance as road has deep ruts and you risk bottoming out

Siteno number but I was right on the Shake River
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Snake River Dispersed Camping by Ryan C., September 13, 2026
  • Review photo of Snake River Dispersed Camping by Ryan C., September 13, 2026
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2026

BLM near Burley

Convenient to I84 (about 10 minutes off), nice spots along Snake River. Road was much better than I expected - could have accessed closer spots w no issues in my Hyundai Ioniq 5. As shown in photo, some rocks further in would be better w more clearance. Very quiet except for a couple trains across the river. Empty except for us. Only downside is like many of these public lands, some of the public are strong enough to haul in container and boxes full of stuff, but too weak and lazy to haul the empties back out.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Snake River Dispersed Camping by lee R., August 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Snake River Dispersed Camping by lee R., August 26, 2026
Reviewed Apr. 9, 2026

Back Road Primitive Spot

This is just a little spot off the gravel road near the Snake River near Burley ID. It's across the river from Milner Recreation Area. However, this side is free dispersed BLM land. It's completely primitive. I was able to get my Prius to this spot but much further needs a truck. It's all dirt roads with deep ruts. It's not good for a RV but you can probably get all the way to the river in a camper truck. I didn't go that far. I stopped at this little flat spot next to a really big bush/tree.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Snake River Dispersed Camping by Lady Phyre  ☆., April 9, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Snake River Dispersed Camping?

Snake River Dispersed Camping allows vehicles up to 10 feet.

Does Snake River Dispersed Camping have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Snake River Dispersed Camping does not have wifi.