Camping near Leadore with wildlife watching

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United States
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Idaho
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Leadore

94% (193 reviews)

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4 nights at Cactus River Ranch RV

The camping sites are amazing and all face the river. Clean restrooms and shower. Dog friendly. Quiet area with awesome scenery. 20 minutes from town. Excellent base camp for exploring the area!!

Jaime

April 2025

Weekend Trip to The Meadow

A gem of a spot. Hosts are so kind. Thank you so much for the hospitality and the peaceful spot to rest!

6 nights at Cactus River Ranch RV

We spent 6 days at Cactus River Ranch and enjoyed ever minute of it. What a relaxing place to rest after a hard day of fishing, hiking, ATVing or whatever. Town is close by but there was no hwy noise. Verizon has a good enough signal. There are brand new bathrooms and showers and there is limited river access. We didn't need anything so we only saw the owner 1 time when he showed us how to get into the site. They were very nice! And they have beautiful horses! All in all we would give it 10 stars, no problem! Look for the resident Bald Eagle who likes to fish around there. Very nice!👍

Weekend Trip to Cactus River Ranch RV

Beautiful spot! So serene by the river. Incredibly clean bathrooms. Highly recommend!

Weekend Trip to Cactus River Ranch RV

This location was perfect. Beautiful, not overly crowded. Great spot for fishing. Very clean restrooms. Would love to return in the future.

Weekend Trip to Cactus River Ranch RV

Awesome experience. Small, quiet campground right on the river. The bathroom/shower facilities were very nice.

Meadow area with the cabin facing outward on the right.

Sierra

March 2025

1 night at The Meadow

We had such a nice stay at this cozy rustic cabin! Great hosts, and great location. We recommend! No cell service, and limited power, which is perfect by us! Comfy bed, and good views during the day! A good spot to disconnect and relax on a winter night. Thanks!

Lindsey Marie

November 2024

Weekend Trip to The Meadow

We had the opportunity to stay at Shannon and Doug’s cabin on a weekend trip to Salmon/hotsprings. It was the perfect spot! Peaceful, quiet, and thoughtfully furnished. Hosts were accommodating and welcoming. We hope to return!

6 top campgrounds near Leadore with wildlife watching

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Cactus River Ranch RV

5 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Salmon, ID

Currently, the property has 3 full RV hook-up with water, 30-50 amp power and septic (Site #1 - 30 amp, Site #2 - 50 & 30 amp, Site #3 - 50 & 30 amp). There is also 1 campsite for either a vehicle or tent, with access to complete bathhouse and shower facilities. Cactus River Ranch is located 12 minutes outside of Salmon, Idaho along the Salmon River. The sites have river front views with your own private river access. Hiking and mountain biking options are available right out the back door up Henry's Creek trail. Amazing fly fishing or bird watching location! Williams Lake is located 6 miles up the road and offers a variety of recreation activities including fishing, swimming, paddle-boarding, canoeing, or sight seeing. If you are looking for an area that is out of town, THIS IS IT!! We also have overnight stalls available for horses. Please make sure RV tanks are empty in order to hook up to septic. No RV dump station on site. With the river location, we get very windy conditions along the river corridor. Awnings can easily become damaged during these conditions. Please take notice and consider putting awnings away so that they don't get damaged. Along the same lines, please don't have campfires if the winds are high. Make sure your dogs are on a leash. We have mules on the property that DO NOT like dogs. This is for the safety of your dog. No fireworks on the premises. We do have a couple small trash cans that get dumped on Thursdays...that being said....we are NOT a dump. If trash cans are full or you have large items, please haul your trash to Lemhi County Landfill. They are open Monday-Friday: 7am-5:15pm and have dumpsters open on the weekend.

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The Meadow

5 sites · Lodging3 acres · Carmen, ID

Welcome to the Weaver's Meadow. We have lived on this property for the past 31 years and it is the very spot where a blind date led to an engagement which let to a beautiful love story and 3 wonderful children. Now, we hope you too can come and enjoy the utterly breathtaking beauty of our secluded, creekside paradise. Nestled among the aspen trees you will find a one room cabin complete with bed, table and chairs, wood cookstove and all the amenities you will need to truly relax with the comfort of a cozy cabin to forget the outside world.

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Breathtaking beaverhead basecamp

2 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Salmon, ID

Learn more about this land:Flat spot, decently private with a babbling ditch and view of the beaverhead mountains. Outhouse available complete with new toilet seat. All the delicious well water you can handle. Also, access to a slide in camper with a little wood stove and a propane cooktop. Available upon request.

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Camp Badger

1 site · RV1 acre · Leadore, ID

Gilmore Idaho is a old silver mining town that was active between the 1880's and abandon in the 1930's after the power plant caught on fire. Gilmore is a legitimate ghost town that contains old buildings, mines, cemetery, etc. Gilmore, Idaho still has numerous old buildings and mines, there is so much to explore!Learn more about this land:Gilmore Idaho is a old silver mining town that was created in the 1880's and abandon in the 1930's after the power plant caught on fire. Gilmore is a legitimate ghost town that contains old buildings, mines, cemetery, etc. Gilmore, Idaho still has numerous old buildings, mines, and mining equipment. There is so much to explore in Gilmore! BUT you must not enter any of the old buildings, or any private property.The campsite is primitive and contains a small dirt pad, fire pit, and a tent pad.Gilmore Idaho is roughly 130 mins away from Idaho Falls. The Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns are roughly 20 mins away, and Meadow Lake and Meadow Lake Campground are roughly 5 miles away on a dirt road (on top of the mountain). The Meadow Lake Campground is only open for 2 months out of the year due to the snowfall (its on top of a mountain), so this campsite (Camp Badger) is a great place to camp if you can not find a spot at the campground.Camp Badger is the only campsite available within the Gilmore town site.

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Salmon Gypsy B&B & Mini-Donkey Ranch

2 sites · Lodging2 acres · Salmon, ID

Located on Idaho's Salmon River outside Salmon, ID, the Salmon Gypsy B and B and Mini-Donkey Ranch is two acres of heaven. The gypsy wagon is only 2 miles from the famous Goldbug Hot Springs trailhead. Enjoy the peace of this area just across the river from a working cattle ranch, 2.5 miles from the local bar and grill, 23 miles north to Salmon, and 35 miles south to Challis in the lovely unincorporated area of Elk Bend, Idaho. Enjoy hiking, rafting, fishing, biking, horseback riding and a visit with our mini-donkeys!

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Yellow Bus, Lime Creek

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Challis, ID

Stay in a school bus on a working micro farm with a comfy bed, heater and propane range. Passive solar shower available. Enjoy the pond, rock hunting, hiking, birds, and wildlife. Host cabin nearby. Bird, plant walks and farm tour with hosts available. A short drive to hot springs and river activities.

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Salmon-Challis National Forest

Stanley, Idaho

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

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Camping near Leadore with wildlife watching guide

Overview

If you're looking for a camping adventure near Leadore, Idaho, Hipcamp has over 230 options for you to choose from. With options as low as $16 per night and an average price of $50 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites like The Meadow (102 reviews), Windbreak Farm Alpacas (56 reviews), and Idaho's Best Kept Secret! (28 reviews). Enjoy amenities like potable water, toilets, and pet-friendly accommodations. Plus, explore the historic sites, go paddling, or enjoy boating in the area. Start planning your camping trip now!