Salmon River Dispersed Area #1, Stanley, ID
Salmon River Dispersed Area #1 is a designated dispersed camping area marked by a sign along the east side of Highway 75, but unmarked on forest service maps. There are perhaps room for 12 to 20 vehicles depending on vehicle size. Many of these sites are large enough for full-sized RVs.
Indian Creek Dispersed Area, Palisades, ID
Camping at Indian Creek Dispersed Area Indian Creek is one of several designated dispersed camping areas along Palisades Reservoir. It’s situated in a scenic valley with forested hillsides rising from the water and towering up towards snow-capped mountains. The reservoir has about 70 miles of shoreline and six access roads have been built. Public use ... Read more
Below the Dam, Palisades, ID
"Below the Dam" is a popular boondocking area along the Snake River, within the Palisades Ranger District of Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Located on the other side of the river from the town of Palisades, this designated dispersed camping area has room for dozens of full-sized RVs, some shaded by trees, and other right along the banks of the river.
Map of Idaho Rest Areas
Locations depicted on this Idaho rest area map were gathered from the Idaho Department of Transportation. These are all of the state’s official rest areas. Click on each map marker for additional details… Idaho Rest Area Rules The following is a list of rules for Idaho Rest Areas. These rules were adopted by the Idaho ... Read more
Portneuf Lower Sportsmens Access
Portneuf Lower Campground, Lava Hot Springs, ID Portneuf Lower is probably is the best kept secret with respect to free camping in Lava Hot Springs. Well, at least it was. While RV parks in town cost as much as $100.00 a night, and still get sold out during weekends in Summer, Portneuf Lower often has several ... Read more
Cougar Dispersed Camping Area, Ketchum, ID
Cougar Dispersed Camping Area, Ketchum, ID Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) covers a large area of land with hundreds of options for boondocking and developed camping. The most popular area to camp is along the North Fork of the Big Wood River, at a place the Forest Service has named, “Cougar Dispersed Camping Area”. Cougar starts where ... Read more
A Guide to Boondocking in Idaho
Boondocking in Idaho! Boondocking in Idaho is becoming more popular due to campers seeking free campsites further away from high traffic states like Colorado, Utah and California. The Gem State is loaded with public lands thanks to several national forests, BLM lands, and a very generous state trust land policy. Idaho also offers the best ... Read more
Idaho Rest Area Rules
Is overnight parking allowed at Idaho Rest Areas? Can you sleep in your car at an Idaho Rest Area? How many hours can you stay at an Idaho Rest Area? Is camping permitted at Idaho Rest Areas?
Camping on Idaho Endowment Lands
The State of Idaho allows camping on all Idaho Endowment Lands, as long as the land is not currently leased to other organizations, or is not closed off to the public. Idaho owns roughly 2.4 million acres of state trust land. About 70%...
