Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground
Reviewed Jul. 31, 2019

Warm River (which isn't very warm)

Camping on the banks on the banks of the Warm River, which actually is quite cold, can’t get much better than this! There are several options here- tent camping in a tent only walk in area along the river banks and under some pretty good hammocking trees (best sites are #12, 13, 16, and 8 because they have some space from neighbors and are right on the river); RV sites with what looks like at least electric hook ups (best sites for river views and/or privacy are #2, 4, 6, 19); from what neighbors say is pretty good fishing; and an awesome alternative to camping at Mesa Falls if that campground is full. Walk down the road and cross the river to check out a protected area of the river where the fish are HUGE and you can stand with your toes in the river while you feed them bits of bread. The sites all have the usual picnic tables and firepits, with nice level tent pads, clean vault toilets, and firewood for sale from the campground host. The only two downsides are no showers and the campground is wedged between the road and the river, so there is quite a bit of road noise in the day which fortunately dies down once dark sets in. At that point the river covers the road noise (also helpful in the morning). The campground is close to a lot of hiking trails, but there are no trailheads in the campground (so I guess that makes three bummers). All in all, a cool place to camp.

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  • Review photo of Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground by Annie C., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground by Annie C., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground by Annie C., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground by Annie C., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground by Annie C., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground by Annie C., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground by Annie C., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground by Annie C., July 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Targhee National Forest Warm River Campground by Annie C., July 31, 2019
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