Pine Flats (ID)

Returned this month for another try to setup here at Pine Flats. Site was level, easy to backin Fairly shady. Far enough off the highway to kiss most of the traffic noise. Nice place to disconnect from electronics and relax. We did notice a group of kayakers in the campground using it as base.

This is a small arid campground on the side of a hill. The most level(and largest) spots are inside the loop, in the middle. The sites on the outside edge either slope or are small because they are on the hill. Cool hippy dude is the campground host and he is pretty friendly and vigilant watching the comings and going’s. There is$5 day use parking if you just want to check out the big draw here- hot springs! A half mile hike will take you to the hillside hot springs with pools at river level as well as a few pools on the hillside. Watch the trail(and campground) for rattlesnakes!

Awesome place to get away for a few nights. Campsites in the middle have plenty of space, outer circle spots might have a bit less room, especially if by the river. Highway noise isn't bad. Hot springs are accessible via a short trail, some of the pools are harder to get to so use caution. Nice place to stay if you are on the fence for choosing this location.

Absolutely beautiful area at night the sky is so dark we could see the milky way. There are massive pine trees throughout, and beautiful relaxing hot springs are a short hike away. The only reason it isnt 5 stars is because you arent very secluded from the other campers

We stayed on a Sunday night and the sites on either side of us were empty.  Very calm.  Beautiful location.  I can see where it could be slightly cramped if the campground is full, but it was perfect for us.

This campground is really nice and well maintained. A fire recently burned a lot of the forest nearby, but didn't seem to hit the campground. The site has no hookups, but is paved and easily navigated. There is drinking water via spigot at a few locations and a restroom. The river is pretty fast at the campground, so swimming isn't advisable. there is a nice hiking trail that leads to the hot springs, a very nice benefit of this campground.

Pine flats is a less traveled to hotsprings destination. There are only 3 pools and two are located on the mountainside overlooking the river and the third is located down on the river (when the river is high, it washes out). It is a bit of a dangerous hike down to the last pool so not a great destination for kids. Make sure to bring headlamps if you plan to go at night.

Great place to get the perfect reviews

this camp ground has a great location, downhill from the highway, there is virtually no noise from the road, and there are hotsprings located within a half a mile from your camp ground. One of the best hot pools is located on a side of the hill that requires you to walk through the river for a short distance, which really adds to the uniqueness of this camp ground.

We visited this campground in May, before the campground host was there. It was crowded with some noisy campers not respecting the generator hours. It was kind of annoying to have to listed to a generator all night while trying to be outside! Also, the bathroom was kind of gross & ran out of toilet paper. We were prepared with extra so it didn't really matter. I imagine the atmosphere & upkeep is better when the campground host is there... Other than that, the campground is great. It's off of the road, but not too far, and therefore easy to get too. The site are spread out pretty good. It has a couple of hot springs all around it, which we didn't go into because they were really crowded and didn't seem very nice. But walking/hiking along the river was really beautiful!

I annually visit Pine Flats with great hot springs just a quick walk away. The sites are not too close to each other so if you go on a weekend you get some space away from other campers. Weekday camping does not have a lot of other campers so you can get the place to yourself.

This place is awesome, feels like a resort with the hot spring pols which is a highlight of the trip. There is campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. I saw people fishing which i think is allowed here

I go at least once a year up to this. Depending on how high the river is there are anywhere from 2 to 10 hot pools to soak in and it is the most beautiful views. Please pack trash out with you and if you see others trash help out and pick it up to keep it beautiful.

Beautiful camp ground right next to the river. And a hotsprings within yards of the camp ground. Near the road, however I've never experienced a full camp!