67% (3) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Smiths Ferry
Camp Modern
1. Camp Modern
67%
(3)
27mi from Smiths Ferry · 1 site · Lodging
Unplug to recharge.
Located in the beautiful mountains of Idaho! The A-Frame cabins have many amenities including electricity, dry kitchenette, a full-sized bed, and a cozy fire pit to gather around.
The A-Frame cabin is NOT suited for people intimidated by camping or using a porta-potty. There is no running water available.
The cabin is designed for a couple/duo looking for an adventurous experience. Recreational activities in very close proximity! Does not have lake accessibility.
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Campfires
from
$105
/ night
Homestead Sanctuary
2. Homestead Sanctuary
49mi from Smiths Ferry · 1 site · Lodging
We are an urban homestead intentional community with an educational permaculture experience, a sweet opportunity to see how to see our homes in a different light, that creating a small ecovillage community is within reach. Much of our infrastructure is created from salvaged materials, eclectically rustically organic. Chickens, bees, food forests, ponds, rain catchment, greywater recapture systems, thermal mass rocket stove, rain catchment, vermiculture~hügelkultur~composting synergy, arts~crafts~music~potluck opportunities. Cold plunge, hot tub, bicycles, games, movies as well!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$109
/ night
Boise National Forest
3. Boise National Forest
81%
(42)
653 sites · Lowman, Idaho
You could say Boise National Forest is in the tri-forest area. It is surrounded on all sides by Payette, Salmon-Challis, and Sawtooth National Forests, it is situated conveniently close to both urban fun in Boise, and limitless wilderness adventures everywhere else. Alpine tundra is dotted with evergreen forest in the green rolling hills here, topped with snow, and anchored by sparkling valley waterways. The Payette River is great for rafting, while Banks Beach and Beehive Bend are just some of the prime access points on the forest’s 250 lakes and reservoirs (Arrowrock Reservoir has surprisingly primo salmon fishing for central Idaho).
Hikers will find 500 trails, including some that lead to 360-panoramic views at fire lookouts. The ambitious should try 10,000-foot high Trinity Mountain, while more liesurely trekkers will get just as good a view at Silver Creek. As if that’s not all enough to keep you busy, there are also endless mountain biking trails, including a scenic route along Shafer Butte. You’ll have your hands full at this intersection of so many great parks!
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Lake Cascade State Park
4. Lake Cascade State Park
93%
(7)
234 sites · Cascade, Idaho
Discover Lake Cascade State Park's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.
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Ponderosa State Park
5. Ponderosa State Park
100%
(2)
168 sites · Mc Call, Idaho
Discover Ponderosa State Park's scenic landscapes and diverse activities.
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Payette National Forest
6. Payette National Forest
78%
(9)
279 sites · Mc Call, Idaho
Lakes, creeks, and peaks, oh my! Payette National Forest has ‘em all. Salmon-Challis National Forest and Nez-Pearce Clearwater National Forest are its neighbors, while its Victor Peak, Loon Creek, Loon Lake, North Loon Mountain, Bruin Mountain, Bear Pete Mountain, and Boulder Creek could keep you busy for months. Forage for mushrooms or berries, fish in the chinook salmon hatchery at the South Fork of the Salmon River, or snowboard down Brundage Mountain. Hike to the three historic fire lookouts, or check out the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the second largest wilderness area outside Alaska (don’t worry, plenty before you have visited and returned).
In this wealth of outdoor activity, it’s hard to tear yourself away for a visit into town. However, you will be glad you took the time to visit the closest town of McCall, where luxury mountain lodges have thermal spas perfect for resting your aching bones in between treks up or down the mountains.
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Toilets
Campfires
Salmon-Challis National Forest
7. Salmon-Challis National Forest
82%
(22)
429 sites · Stanley, Idaho
Idaho oh Idaho. You never disappoint. The Salmon-Challis National Forest represents this flawlessly. Rugged mountains give way to untamed rivers; granite peaks gaze over sapphire alpine lakes; whitewater rafters cascade through rapids; and each day’s quest can lead to a different trail in the epic Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, which happens to be the largest contiguous wilderness area in the continental United States! Rugged and remote, this country offers millions of acres filled with breathtaking views from gravel roads, enough fish to stock your freezer all winter, and groves of cedar trees where you can set up your tent and peer out to the ocean of stars. At night listen to the coyotes call, the owls hoot, and the clink of cans as you toast to this recreational heaven. Idaho of Idaho, you are so much more than just a potato!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
67% (3) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Smiths Ferry
Camp Modern
1. Camp Modern
67%
(3)
27mi from Smiths Ferry · 1 site · Lodging
Unplug to recharge.
Located in the beautiful mountains of Idaho! The A-Frame cabins have many amenities including electricity, dry kitchenette, a full-sized bed, and a cozy fire pit to gather around.
The A-Frame cabin is NOT suited for people intimidated by camping or using a porta-potty. There is no running water available.
The cabin is designed for a couple/duo looking for an adventurous experience. Recreational activities in very close proximity! Does not have lake accessibility.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$105
/ night
Homestead Sanctuary
2. Homestead Sanctuary
49mi from Smiths Ferry · 1 site · Lodging
We are an urban homestead intentional community with an educational permaculture experience, a sweet opportunity to see how to see our homes in a different light, that creating a small ecovillage community is within reach. Much of our infrastructure is created from salvaged materials, eclectically rustically organic. Chickens, bees, food forests, ponds, rain catchment, greywater recapture systems, thermal mass rocket stove, rain catchment, vermiculture~hügelkultur~composting synergy, arts~crafts~music~potluck opportunities. Cold plunge, hot tub, bicycles, games, movies as well!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$109
/ night
Boise National Forest
3. Boise National Forest
81%
(42)
653 sites · Lowman, Idaho
You could say Boise National Forest is in the tri-forest area. It is surrounded on all sides by Payette, Salmon-Challis, and Sawtooth National Forests, it is situated conveniently close to both urban fun in Boise, and limitless wilderness adventures everywhere else. Alpine tundra is dotted with evergreen forest in the green rolling hills here, topped with snow, and anchored by sparkling valley waterways. The Payette River is great for rafting, while Banks Beach and Beehive Bend are just some of the prime access points on the forest’s 250 lakes and reservoirs (Arrowrock Reservoir has surprisingly primo salmon fishing for central Idaho).
Hikers will find 500 trails, including some that lead to 360-panoramic views at fire lookouts. The ambitious should try 10,000-foot high Trinity Mountain, while more liesurely trekkers will get just as good a view at Silver Creek. As if that’s not all enough to keep you busy, there are also endless mountain biking trails, including a scenic route along Shafer Butte. You’ll have your hands full at this intersection of so many great parks!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Cascade State Park
4. Lake Cascade State Park
93%
(7)
234 sites · Cascade, Idaho
Discover Lake Cascade State Park's scenic beauty and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Ponderosa State Park
5. Ponderosa State Park
100%
(2)
168 sites · Mc Call, Idaho
Discover Ponderosa State Park's scenic landscapes and diverse activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Payette National Forest
6. Payette National Forest
78%
(9)
279 sites · Mc Call, Idaho
Lakes, creeks, and peaks, oh my! Payette National Forest has ‘em all. Salmon-Challis National Forest and Nez-Pearce Clearwater National Forest are its neighbors, while its Victor Peak, Loon Creek, Loon Lake, North Loon Mountain, Bruin Mountain, Bear Pete Mountain, and Boulder Creek could keep you busy for months. Forage for mushrooms or berries, fish in the chinook salmon hatchery at the South Fork of the Salmon River, or snowboard down Brundage Mountain. Hike to the three historic fire lookouts, or check out the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the second largest wilderness area outside Alaska (don’t worry, plenty before you have visited and returned).
In this wealth of outdoor activity, it’s hard to tear yourself away for a visit into town. However, you will be glad you took the time to visit the closest town of McCall, where luxury mountain lodges have thermal spas perfect for resting your aching bones in between treks up or down the mountains.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Salmon-Challis National Forest
7. Salmon-Challis National Forest
82%
(22)
429 sites · Stanley, Idaho
Idaho oh Idaho. You never disappoint. The Salmon-Challis National Forest represents this flawlessly. Rugged mountains give way to untamed rivers; granite peaks gaze over sapphire alpine lakes; whitewater rafters cascade through rapids; and each day’s quest can lead to a different trail in the epic Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, which happens to be the largest contiguous wilderness area in the continental United States! Rugged and remote, this country offers millions of acres filled with breathtaking views from gravel roads, enough fish to stock your freezer all winter, and groves of cedar trees where you can set up your tent and peer out to the ocean of stars. At night listen to the coyotes call, the owls hoot, and the clink of cans as you toast to this recreational heaven. Idaho of Idaho, you are so much more than just a potato!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Brianne
July 2025
2 nights at Camp Modern
McKenzie is a great communicative host.
She was able to answer my questions quick and promptly.
The small dry cabin was clean and very aesthetic to the eye. The size was very comfortable for two adults.
The location is great. We were close enough to town to get things if needed or even a nice dinner out. Very close to lakes, fishing and rafting.My favorite was we were right across the away from a lovely hot spring. (Cash only if you go)
Our stay was during the end of July, temperatures were ranging around high 80s to low 90s. Some things for people to keep in mind when booking during the hot months. This cabin only has 1 window (1.5ftx1.5ft?) that can open. Which is at the top of the A frame, with no screen.
We bring a battery operated temperature/humidity gauge with us when camping. This cabin heated up to 112°. Felt like being left in a hot car. It was very hot!
The catch here is that this cabin is also by a water source. A lot! of mosquitoes. So our choice was either to be very hot inside or open the window up top/front door and let the mosquitoes in. We tried the first night, it was a blood bath with those little suckers. The second night we ended up setting up our regular tent/camping gear since we could at least have our screens protect us from the mosquitoes and be cool at night.
I think this is an easy fix for the host if they want to do minor swaps for the big window with screens that open. Overall still had a great time and would recommend to others.
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