Camper submitted image from Watts Bridge Campground - 1
View All
Camper submitted image from Watts Bridge Campground - 2
Nature
Camper submitted image from Watts Bridge Campground - 3
Roads
Camper submitted image from Watts Bridge Campground - 4
Buildings
Camper submitted image from Watts Bridge Campground - 5
Facilities

Free Camping Collection

Established Camping

Watts Bridge Campground

Warning 1 Alert is In Effect

There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!

Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Suggest an Edit

Location

Watts Bridge Campground is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

44.63210868472298 N
114.14571702947538 W

Open in Google Maps

The Dyrt Alerts

Get reservations at sold-out campgrounds.

Learn More

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


PERMIT might be REQUIRED

We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Watts Bridge Campground needs a permit.

Contact

General Info


Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

25%
50%
25%
0%
0%

4.0

out of 5

4 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 17, 2024

Okay site on Salmon River--HOT in July

Simple campground along Salmon River--beautiful setting, with maybe 5 spaces, not all of which are marked well but do have picnic tables to indicate. Also a vault toilet at loop campground. Buggy, even with river flowing and slight wind. Free, which is nice. Can hear US93 traffic, but not bad considering neighbor ran generator which drowned out some noise.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by UT801 , October 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by UT801 , October 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by UT801 , October 17, 2024
Reviewed May. 9, 2024

Overnight with dogs

Pulled over mid day to spend the afternoon and night. We took the second to last spot on the river side. Arrived at noon on a Tuesday, departed at 8am next day and were the only campers. Very easy river access from site, but water is moving quickly. We walked to the other side of the bridge and let our dogs jump in where the water was calmer. Overall really clean and well maintained space. The only thing that will prevent us from coming back is the cottonwood tree droppings. They’re everywhere and very sticky, so if you have long haired dogs, it’s a nightmare to get them out.

Site2nd to last on river side
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by Sonya , May 9, 2024
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by Sonya , May 9, 2024
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by Sonya , May 9, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2022

Beautiful camping

Landed the spot on the far right side of the campsite, right on the river. Absolutely beautiful with all the leaves changing. Nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the river. Minimal sound from the road.

Sitelast site far right
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by Mariana H., October 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by Mariana H., October 26, 2022
  • Play button icon
  • (5) View All
Reviewed Jul. 29, 2021

Salmon river camping

Less than a dozen sites along a pretty bend in the Salmon River. The sites have picnic tables and grills and rock fire pits under a nice shady stand of cottonwoods. Try and get either the first or last spots as they have easy river access; the rest of the spots have little tunnels through the underbrush to get to the river. Clean vault toilet. Not much more you can ask for for free.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by Annie C., July 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by Annie C., July 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Watts Bridge Campground by Annie C., July 29, 2021
  • (10) View All

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Watts Bridge Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Watts Bridge Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Watts Bridge Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Watts Bridge Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Watts Bridge Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.