The best campgrounds near Carey, Idaho with swimming

If you're looking to go camping near Carey, Idaho and love swimming, you're in luck! Hipcamp has over 240 options for you to choose from in this area. With options as low as $0 per night, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Some of the top campsites with swimming options include Country Camping close to town with 181 reviews, Rivers Edge Retreat Near HotSprings with 83 reviews, and City of Rocks Retreat with 75 reviews. These campsites offer popular amenities like pets, potable water, and cooking equipment, as well as activities such as surfing, off-roading (OHV), and boating. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for a refreshing camping trip!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Carey

If you're looking to go camping near Carey, Idaho and love swimming, you're in luck! Hipcamp has over 240 options for you to choose from in this area. With options as low as $0 per night, you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Some of the top campsites with swimming options include Country Camping close to town with 181 reviews, Rivers Edge Retreat Near HotSprings with 83 reviews, and City of Rocks Retreat with 75 reviews. These campsites offer popular amenities like pets, potable water, and cooking equipment, as well as activities such as surfing, off-roading (OHV), and boating. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for a refreshing camping trip!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Carey

1. Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

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29mi from Carey · 15 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Brasil Beef high desert pasture 🏜️ 🌵 Our property is 4 miles from BLM, 5 miles from the Mammoth caves and 10 miles from the Ice Caves. You may be greeted by horses, cattle or dogs on our property, and it's quite possible that you will encounter snakes 🐍 and hear coyotes at night (light sleepers take this into account). We do not have designated areas but, please don’t block the turn around area to the far south, please park wherever you desire, walk your route as this virgin ground has many rocks. 🪨 If leveling is an issue & you need to block the road, let’s verify we have no other campers coming. There is a runoff river that runs through the property in the early spring but, rarely has water, however, it has amazing lava rock (similar to Black Magic Canyon which isn’t far away); We also like to use it for campfires! Do not drive into the river bottom unless you have 4WD. Please reach out with questions and we look forward to your visit! Check out all of our extras! We raise Wagyu beef & offer liver dog treats, sourdough bread, we often have dozens of eggs on hand from a local chicken farmer and I make tallow lotion with a dear friend! I am happy to help you source anything you may be interested in while in our little community! 🚌-40ft+ Class A motorhome, traveling East down the 520N you need to turn left on the gravel road (North 250E) and right on 670N-at the stop sign turn right on 3 mile rd E and it will connect you to 520N where you will turn left into the property as the gate is angled to enter this way.

2. Sawtooth National Forest

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683 sites · Challis, Idaho

Find four-season outdoor fun in this mountainous landscape.

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3. Salmon-Challis National Forest

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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!

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4. Lake Walcott State Park

44 sites · Minidoka, Idaho

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

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Public campgrounds near Carey

Copper Creek Garfield Campground

20mi from Carey · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Tree pose in Fishpole lake. We were the only campers there!

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Iron Bog Campground

25mi from Carey · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salmon-Challis National Forest

Federal Gulch Campground

27mi from Carey · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Sawmill Campground

27mi from Carey · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

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Star Hope Campground

30mi from Carey · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salmon-Challis National Forest

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Deer Creek Campground

32mi from Carey · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

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Boundary Campground

34mi from Carey · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Park Creek Campground

40mi from Carey · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salmon-Challis National Forest

Phi Kappa Campground

40mi from Carey · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salmon-Challis National Forest

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North Fork Campground

41mi from Carey · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

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Murdock Campground

42mi from Carey · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

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Wood River Campground

42mi from Carey · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Clayton

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

Booking was slick and easy. Brittany had easy directions and recognizable trinkets to know we were in the right place. We got to see the horses having a nice morning gallop in the wind.

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Justine

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

Beautiful and calm spot to stop for a night! Wish I could’ve stayed longer to explore the area more! Beautiful horses, friendly hosts!

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August

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

Sarah's land was perfect for both sunsets, stargazing and sunrises!

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Laura

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

We loved this serene oasis!! Brittany is an outstanding host. So very kind and gracious. Quick to respond. We love the horses, sunset, the neat lava bed and just the peaceful vibe Brittany’s home place conveys. We definitely will be back. MUST try her sourdough bread! Fabulous !! Her tallow cream is so so nice too. She met us the day we left to bring us beef we purchased. We look forward to trying. She also gifted us w homemade cinnamon rolls. Yummm!! Last but not least sweet Bruce her adorable dog who ran to meet us at the gate and stayed w us till w were settled in was an absolute sweetie!! Cannot wait to come back!

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Emmie

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

Easy to find and beautiful! We were greeted by a friendly host dog who we loved having around. We got a beautiful sunset too! Summertime evenings (like everywhere) bring mosquitoes, but with the right clothing and after dark they weren’t a problem.

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Bonnie

June 2025

17 ft campervan

2 nights at Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

Beautiful space to relax and unwind with horses roaming free nearby. Thank you Brittany was making sure we had everything we needed and for the water fill up on our last day. ;o)

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Danalee

June 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

I loved camping on Brittany's land. She was a great host and answered all our questions quickly. Loved all the cows!

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Solomon

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

I loved the camping the land was very beatiful and pleasant.

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May 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

The camping area was beautiful and quiet. We were greeted by the family dog who stayed with us until we were settled. But the best part was the fresh sourdough bread that was made by Brittany!

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Jessica

May 2025

Tent

2 nights at Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

My husband and I had such an amazing experience camping here! Everything went smoothly and we definitely recommend ordering some of those extras :)

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Cieara

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

She was very communicative the entire time! Responded back immediately, and the place was easy to find. We loved hanging with the dog while he allowed us to do so and woke up to the most beautiful sunrise and went to bed to the most beautiful sunset..

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JACQUELYN

April 2025

14 ft campervan

2 nights at Brasil Beef RV & Tent Camping 🏔

Brittany was great, she made the extra effort to make sure I had what I needed. The spot had more songbird sounds than anywhere I have ever been and falling asleep to their songs was a treat. I hope I can come back there soon.