Lake Camping Near American Falls, Idaho, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience near American Falls, Idaho! With over 298 options in this area that offer a lake, you're sure to find the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Looking for a top-rated campsite? Check out The Aspen Grove Inn at Heise Bridge (252 reviews), Country Camping close to town (181 reviews), or Mountain Maple Ranch 🍁 (33 reviews). Plus, you'll love the popular amenities like pets, campfires, and cooking equipment. And if you're into surfing, off-roading (OHV), or climbing, this is the perfect terrain for you. Get ready for an amazing camping adventure!

93% (14)

Top-rated campgrounds near American Falls

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience near American Falls, Idaho! With over 298 options in this area that offer a lake, you're sure to find the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Looking for a top-rated campsite? Check out The Aspen Grove Inn at Heise Bridge (252 reviews), Country Camping close to town (181 reviews), or Mountain Maple Ranch 🍁 (33 reviews). Plus, you'll love the popular amenities like pets, campfires, and cooking equipment. And if you're into surfing, off-roading (OHV), or climbing, this is the perfect terrain for you. Get ready for an amazing camping adventure!

93% (14)

Top-rated campgrounds near American Falls

1. 🌲 River Lodge Resort 🏕

91%

(32)

49mi from American Falls · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

The River Lodge Resort property is just under 4 acres on the river with 200 feet of river frontage. There is a dock for guest use and a shallow area with stairs to it for wading and kayak/Paddleboard launch. There are lifejackets, towels, chairs and tables in the small barn by the river for guest use. Lots of pine trees for tent camping and plenty of gravel area for RV parking. There are two private homes on the property as well (owners and guest house). Learn more about this land: Riverside camping has 200 feet of river frontage. You can camp away from the river’s edge & enjoy playing in river some terrain is sloped. Loose gravel RV parking also available. There is one outdoor, half bathroom (no shower). We have a dock available for guest use. We have three kayaks and two paddle boards available for guest use as well as lifejackets. No lifeguard on duty! There is a designated fire pit by the river. Sunsets are beautiful and mornings are peaceful, afternoons sound like a little bit of a party with all the boats on the water. You definitely get the feeling you’re on vacation here. Close to City of Rocks, mountainous bike trails, side-by-side riding, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, golf course just across the river and plenty of water sports. No boat launch on property.

2. Sawtooth National Forest

95%

(77)

683 sites · Challis, Idaho

Find four-season outdoor fun in this mountainous landscape.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

3. Lake Walcott State Park

44 sites · Minidoka, Idaho

Discover Lake Walcott State Park's diverse activities and serene camping.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

4. Curlew National Grassland

6 sites · Idaho

As if you needed more inspiration to get out and enjoy the unexpected beauty of Idaho, the Curlew National Grassland resides in Power County—ya gotta come see what’s so powerful about this place! You won’t be let down by the fortitude of history and scenery at this former home to Shoshone and Bannock Indian tribes. Formerly a ranching town laid to waste by the Dust Bowl, this space was created to sustain wildlife and fish, as well as water and recreation resources in the county. Even if you can’t stay the night, there are plenty of scenic drives to take through the park, and panoramic views to capture on your camera. Sagebrush open desert provides little shade, but the Stone Reservoir has some cool-off opportunities in the form of boating, swimming, and fishing. You can also catch a chill in the year-round 40 degree Minnetonka Caves nearby, or warm up during a winter visit at the Downata Hot Springs in Malad.

Pets

Toilets

Campfires

Public campgrounds near American Falls

Sublett Campground

32mi from American Falls · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Lake Walcott Campground

33mi from American Falls · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Walcott State Park

Bennett Springs Campground

49mi from American Falls · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Curlew Campground

50mi from American Falls · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Curlew National Grassland

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

R

Ryan

August 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

3 nights at 🌲 River Lodge Resort 🏕

Eric and his wife were great hosts. Beautiful green grass and on the river. The fishing off the dock is great. I will definitely be staying here again as long as it’s on Hipcamp! Swimming was amazing.

J

Jonda

July 2025

29 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to 🌲 River Lodge Resort 🏕

Great spot! Just as described and absolutely lovely. Hosts were responsive and helpful but largely kept to themselves. Highly recommend!

Bekah

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 🌲 River Lodge Resort 🏕

This campsite was the highlight of our trip! We went swimming and kayaking in the river, and the backyard is so lush and green. The bathroom was also super clean. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to visit Shoshone Falls, it’s only about 40 mins away. We also loved that Eric and Andi provided firewood for us to use in their huge and beautiful fire pit!