Thimbleberry Group Camp, near Farragut State Park, is a spacious campground perfect for large gatherings. With ample room for tents and RVs, it accommodates groups of all sizes while still allowing for some privacy among campers.

This site features basic amenities like pit toilets and drinking water, but keep in mind there are no showers or electric hookups. Campers appreciate the fire pits scattered throughout the area, ideal for evening cookouts and storytelling. As one visitor noted, “Even with a lot of people, you can still seclude yourself from others.”

Outdoor activities abound, with nearby hiking trails and access to a beautiful lake for fishing and water sports. The park is also home to a model plane field and bird-watching spots, making it a great place for nature lovers. If you’re in the mood for a break from camp cooking, the town of Bayview is just a short drive away for coffee or a meal.

While some campers have mentioned the need for reservations during peak season, the overall vibe is relaxed and welcoming. Whether you're planning a family reunion or a weekend with friends, Thimbleberry Group Camp offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of opportunities for fun and relaxation.

Thimbleberry Group Camp — Farragut State Park

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The Best Camping Near Bayview, Idaho

I've camped at every group camp site at Farragut with a group of 50+ women mountain bikers. Farragut State Park does group camping the best. My favorite group camps are Thimbleberry (horse friendly) and Locust Grove (lake views). But there are 7 group camps to choose from. Facilities vary, but all have flush toilets Camping areas are wooded Boreal Forest areas. Park amenities include lake access, miles of hiking, horse and mountain bike trails, a frisbee golf course and a new tree to tree ropes course ($$). There are mountain goats viewable by binoculars across the lake. The little town of Bayview is five minutes away if you get tired of camp cooking and want to sit down and have a meal served to you.

Group Camping at it's Best 

This campground has it all! Private beach, biking trails, hiking trails, disc golf course, group sites, and private sites. Very relaxing, quiet place! Definitely going back

Something for everyone 

There is plenty of hiking and shore fishing access spots.

Beautiful and Peaceful 

I have had multiple large family reunions in this area and all of them have successful and enjoyed by everyone young and old. 

Good for big groups 

The park has new showers/restrooms that are absolutely beautiful!  Only one in our loop- so quite a jaunt.  Playgrounds.  Near a lake for those who love water sports.

Checking in wasn’t the best experience.  The lady at the desk was cross.  When we mentioned we had stayed four nights at a previous location she went off on a tirade asking if we realized that we could only spend 14 consecutive nights in state parks.  

We arrived at noon and got the last spot and it was pricy ($35.74). Checkout was 1:00pm  but we were not allowed to bring our Popup trailer into the loop before 2:00 because they said the site had to be cleaned and that the hosts got mad if people came earlier.So we sat in the hot parking lot by the visitors center waiting for 2:00pm... only to be told we would probably need to move our vehicles before the lot filled with RVs which were coming in.  Where ?  
At the campsite, we gave the table a good scrub down.  
Walk in sites are rare during peak season.  You need a reservation.  We were lucky but were told we can only stay one day.  We won’t return.

Perfect for family reunions

If you have a large group, this is the place to be. This site is massive and can accommodate tents, RV’s, trailers, etc. Even with a lot of people, you can still seclude yourself from others. We had around 50 people and still didn’t even fill the camp to 1/4 of it’s capacity.

There are bathrooms and vault toilets, no
showers. Both are kept stocked and clean. There’s water on site but it didn’t taste the greatest so we brought our own. The trees provide fantastic coverage in the event of rain (which we had a ton of). There are fire pits all around and they have grates for grilling pans and what not. No water hook ups.
Firewood is available at the main office / ranger station down the street. Hammocks are not permitted here. Animals are allowed but must be on a leash or chain.

This site is also opened during the winter months to individual campers. We fully took advantage of this and stayed for 3 nights last winter. Farragut is beautiful in the winter and I highly recommend it if you’re up for the cold. We were fortunate enough to meet some sled dog trainers at camp and even saw them along the trail.

Group Site in Farragut State Park

Being from Kentucky I now rank myself as a lightweight after visiting Farragut State Park and realizing the weather people camp during in Idaho! Thimbleberry is a nice size group campground on the far side of Farragut SP. this is a basic area with room to spread out. Pit toilets , but no shower house.

If you want to visit the lake you will need to hike a minute or drive. There is a model plane field nearby  and bird watching area. Bay view is nearby for laundry and most importantly COFFEE.

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