The best campgrounds near Lost River, Idaho with wildlife watching

Looking to immerse yourself in the great outdoors near Lost River, Idaho? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping enthusiasts. With over 385 options in and around Lost River, Idaho, you're sure to find the perfect camping experience to suit your preferences. Whether you're seeking a cozy cabin, a secluded campsite, or a rustic yurt, Hipcamp has you covered. For those who crave adventure, popular activities like swimming, hiking, and snow sports are just a stone's throw away. And with top campsites like The Aspen Grove Inn at Heise Bridge (252 reviews), Kraay's Market & Garden (90 reviews), and Windbreak Farm Alpacas (56 reviews) to choose from, you can trust that you'll have a memorable camping experience. Plus, with popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and toilets, you'll have all the necessities for a comfortable stay. Don't wait, start planning your outdoor adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Lost River

Looking to immerse yourself in the great outdoors near Lost River, Idaho? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for camping enthusiasts. With over 385 options in and around Lost River, Idaho, you're sure to find the perfect camping experience to suit your preferences. Whether you're seeking a cozy cabin, a secluded campsite, or a rustic yurt, Hipcamp has you covered. For those who crave adventure, popular activities like swimming, hiking, and snow sports are just a stone's throw away. And with top campsites like The Aspen Grove Inn at Heise Bridge (252 reviews), Kraay's Market & Garden (90 reviews), and Windbreak Farm Alpacas (56 reviews) to choose from, you can trust that you'll have a memorable camping experience. Plus, with popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and toilets, you'll have all the necessities for a comfortable stay. Don't wait, start planning your outdoor adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Lost River

1. Kraay's Market & Garden

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39mi from Lost River · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

The property has so much history. Larry purchased the 16 acres in 1978 as nothing but a field. His dream was to raise Arabian Horses, so that is what the property was set up to do and he did just that, very successfully. We did convert a few acres into a Market Garden a few years ago and started Kraay's Market Garden, you can find us online. We would love to share our place with you!

2. North Creek RV

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35mi from Lost River · 6 sites · RVs

Welcome to your outdoor haven on this expansive 160-acre property that borders the Challis National Forest. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you gain access to a network of public land trails, leading you through historic mining sites and ascending above the tree line for breathtaking panoramic views. Explore the richness of the Challis National Forest, where the trails provide not only a glimpse into the area's mining history but also the opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitat. As you ascend, the landscape unfolds, offering miles of scenic vistas that captivate the senses. For those with a passion for angling, the nearby Pass Lake beckons, offering the chance to catch beautiful cutthroat trout in a serene and picturesque setting. Whether you're an avid hiker, history enthusiast, or a fishing aficionado, this property provides a gateway to diverse outdoor experiences. Join us in this natural sanctuary, where the Challis National Forest becomes an extension of your backyard, inviting you to explore, unwind, and connect with the beauty of the land.

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. Sawtooth National Forest

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683 sites · Challis, Idaho

Find four-season outdoor fun in this mountainous landscape.

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Public campgrounds near Lost River

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

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Iron Bog Campground

7mi from Lost River · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salmon-Challis National Forest

Copper Creek Garfield Campground

16mi from Lost River · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

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Star Hope Campground

16mi from Lost River · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salmon-Challis National Forest

Loristica Group Campground

24mi from Lost River · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Salmon-Challis National Forest

Federal Gulch Campground

26mi from Lost River · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Sawmill Campground

26mi from Lost River · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Phi Kappa Campground

31mi from Lost River · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salmon-Challis National Forest

Park Creek Campground

33mi from Lost River · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salmon-Challis National Forest

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Boundary Campground

35mi from Lost River · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

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Murdock Campground

40mi from Lost River · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

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North Fork Campground

40mi from Lost River · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Caribou Campground

40mi from Lost River · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Derek

October 2025

27 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to North Creek RV

The views are awesome, quiet and relaxing. A great place to get away definitely recommend.

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Nancy

August 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kraay's Market & Garden

Sweet and simple. Beautiful sunset! Enjoyed to sounds of coyotes and sand hill cranes. Able to have a campfire in the grass pasture and porta-potti was clean! Those are my priorities! Unfortunately, the acreage is no longer a flower or vegetable source, but still the horses…..

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Derek

August 2025

28 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to North Creek RV

A great place to get away, the views are amazing. And the host is very friendly.

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Debby

August 2025

21 ft travel trailer

1 night at North Creek RV

It was such an amazing place to stay, gorgeous, remote, wonderful hiking. I hope they will be able to get water to the sites (we carried our own up) but also having electricity and a place to dump made this so easy. The host met us at the top and explained things to us. Fred's land is a magical place to stay.

Edwin

February 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Kraay's Market & Garden

Great place to stay. We were there in the winter, so it was less open than would normally be the case in the summer, but a nice place to stay with nice peeps. We will be back when traveling that way.