The best campgrounds near Spencer, Idaho with horseback riding

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Spencer, Idaho? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 426 camping options specific to your location. Whether you're a fan of fishing, paddling, or off-roading, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like The Aspen Grove Inn at Heise Bridge (252 reviews), The Park at Swan Valley (100 reviews), and Montana Red Devon Ranch (75 reviews). With popular amenities like trash, showers, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, the average price per night is just $50, with options as low as $16. Get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Spencer

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Spencer, Idaho? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 426 camping options specific to your location. Whether you're a fan of fishing, paddling, or off-roading, there's something for everyone. Check out top-rated campsites like The Aspen Grove Inn at Heise Bridge (252 reviews), The Park at Swan Valley (100 reviews), and Montana Red Devon Ranch (75 reviews). With popular amenities like trash, showers, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, the average price per night is just $50, with options as low as $16. Get ready to enjoy the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Spencer

1. Camp Steelhead

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(204)

42mi from Spencer · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

CLOSE TO YELLOWSTONE NP! This is a great spot with easy access to all the outdoor recreation that Island Park offers. A convenient 30-minute drive to the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. A quick 10-minute drive to enjoy the beautiful day hikes of Harriman State Park. You can also hike directly from Camp Steelhead on the old historic rail grade and enjoy the views of the majestic Buffalo River. Enjoy a quiet camping area with the convenience of power hookups for your RV (30 amp) or just plug in your phone to the 110 outlets if you are tent camping. Close proximity to Highway 20 and easy access to services and dining. One RV/Trailer per campsite. Camp Steelhead is located within the beautiful Yellowstone Ecosystem. While we have not had any problems with wildlife. We ask that campers store food properly to avoid any issues. Yellowstone does not have a fence around it. Animals wander all through the area.

2. Starlight Retreat Yellowstone

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(17)

44mi from Spencer · 29 sites · Lodging

Starlight Retreat sits on 40 stunning acres only 19 minutes from Yellowstone and 2 minutes off hwy 20 with meadows, aspen groves, and a pine forest to explore with miles of trails connecting directly the property, perfect for hiking or mountain biking. Henry's fork is a crystal clear world class fishing river a short walk down the road. Henry's lake, only a few minute drive, is a world famous fishing lake. In every direction you'll find world class hunting and fishing. Crystal clear rivers leading to stunning waterfalls. You are in the heart of what's become known as "sportsman's paradise".

3. Peaceful Pines

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(25)

37mi from Spencer · 1 site · RV

This is a beautiful peaceful place where I like to go to spend time away from the noise of the world and recharge and enjoy all the things of nature, float and fish the river and lakes walk through the trees and wild flowers. It is close to West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park. This land has been in my family for nearly 50 years and my parents wanted to keep it in a primitive state but we will be adding a few updates in the coming yearsLearn more about this land:(#1)From Ashton Idaho follow Highway 20 about 30 miles to Yale-Kilgore Rd,(#2)From W.Yellowstone it is about 26 miles to Elk Creek #1 take a left turn and #2 a right turn follow this road until you cross McRae bridge then continue to a right turn onto Yale Creek Road then left at the split in the road onto Hotel Creek then right on S. Beaver Springs Rd. then a right on Glen tree Road continue along Glen tree and take a left on Wooded Ln, up this lane approximately 2 to 3 blocks the property is on the right marked with orange fence posts, it is a primitive camp site horse shoe around a fire pit. Please don’t burn garbage or cut down any trees. The road is very bumpy please take it slow. 4166 Wooded Ln.

4. Targhee National Forest

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(17)

469 sites · Wyoming

You’ll want to allow yourself plenty of time to take advantage of all that Targhee National Forest has to offer. On several million acres, waterfalls cascade down volcanic cliffs, and crystal clear pools provide some of the best cutthroat trout fishing in the world. Rafters and tubers frolic in the shadows of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, and the smell of campfires makes you feel like an Oregon Trailer. Ancient rock formations sprout wildflowers, providing a scenic spot to boulder or rock climb, and Big Spring & Palisades Reservoir boasts over 70 miles of shoreline to bask in the sun after a long day of hiking. Two of the trails here access the high-altitute Alaska Basin, as well as trails in Grand Teton National Park. You’ll also be right next to the city of Idaho Falls, perfect for stocking up on the essentials before a full day of exploring grizzly bear habitats and karst limestone formations, all under the watchful eye of the snow-peaked Tetons!

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5. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

79%

(14)

633 sites · Wisdom, Montana

Adventuring in the largest national forest in Montana should definitely be added to your summer (or winter!) to do list. Activities abound in The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, including wilderness trekking, scenic drives to killer views, camping among smallish forest sites, downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter, lake fishing, picnicking, and exploring historic wild-west ghost towns in the summer. You can also check out parts of the Continental Divide trail which crosses through this park, and cheer on thru-hikers in the final stretch of their epic journey. You may just have to flip a coin to decide between the plethora of outdoor fun in this 3.35 million acre forest. The choice is yours, all you have to do is pick one and get going!

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6. Henrys Lake State Park

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86 sites · Island Park, Idaho

Henrys Lake State Park: A High Mountain Angler's Paradise.

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7. Caribou National Forest

79%

(7)

270 sites · Idaho

The smaller of the two parks in Caribou-Targhee National Forests, Caribou is a welterweight not to be underestimated. Just south of its older brother, this land spans Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho, and is a crucial spot for supporting caribou populations. None of the animals here are bashful: bison, moose, deer, mountain lions, falcons, elk, and even black bears abound! Beautiful to snap shot from a distance. Just south of the forest, Bear Lake is a fun spot to take a dip after you hike one of Caribou’s dozens of peaks (Mead Peak and Hawks Peak have gorgeous views, as does Big Elk Mountain at the northern tip of the park). At the south end, you’ll find campgrounds, fast flowing creeks, and the Minnetonka Cave at St. Charles Canyon. This is a site to see, but it stays 40 degrees down there all year so be sure to pack a coat, even if you’re sweating above ground. When you’re done, stop in the charming small town of Montpelier, surrounded by rolling hills and full of retro grocers and kitschy eateries. Yum!

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Public campgrounds near Spencer

Stoddard Creek Campground

3.8mi from Spencer · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Targhee National Forest

Al Taylor Cabin

10mi from Spencer · 1 site · in Targhee National Forest

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Steel Creek Group Campground

11mi from Spencer · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Targhee National Forest

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East Creek Campground

27mi from Spencer · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Antone Cabin

29mi from Spencer · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Hells Canyon Guard Station

29mi from Spencer · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Bishop Mountain Cabin

31mi from Spencer · 1 site · in Targhee National Forest

West End Campground

32mi from Spencer · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Targhee National Forest

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Elk Lake Campground and Picnic Area

34mi from Spencer · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Notch Cabin

36mi from Spencer · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Riverside Campground

37mi from Spencer · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Targhee National Forest

Riverside Park Campground

37mi from Spencer · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Targhee National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Marvin

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

9 nights at Camp Steelhead

That site was amazing! Everything was actually as stated in the description including the very clean port a potty. Mike was great on answering all our questions and offering some suggestions on areas to visit. If going to the Yellowstone area this is definitely the place to stay! Thanks Mike for helping make this a truly remarkable adventure for us!

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Ingrid

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Starlight Retreat Yellowstone

Absolutely loved our beautiful glampsite on the way to Yellowstone National Park! Didn’t know it came with great perks like the welcome center, friendly staff, towels for showering, a community fire pit, a map, etc! Sure it can be colder at night with the high altitude but I slept very comfortably with the fuzzy blankets provided. It was such an aesthetic way to camp and I will never go back to regular camping LOL. Very responsive and friendly host, and super helpful and chill staff! One guy even gave me his personal floss when I had an “floss emergency” lol. Absolutely loved it here! 1000000/10 would stay again and bring more friends :)

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Jacob

September 2025

15 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Camp Steelhead

Mike was a great host and the camp site was exactly as advertised. We used RV site 1 and it was far enough away from the other camp sites so it was peaceful and quiet. Great experience over all and highly recommend.

View to the back of the lot, very wooded, side by side and dirtbike trails right behind it so bring your toys

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David

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Camp Steelhead

We really enjoyed our stay at Camp Steelhead. It is easy access for campers with a truck and trailer. The camp spot was very clean and private.

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Jessica

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Steelhead

Site two has a nice green grass area right beside it, nice and clean, some nice overflow parking, beautiful wild flowers, fresh water and electric with access to a portapotti. Directions were easy to follow, and parking area with easy to maneuver in. We were away and the host stopped by to introduce himself but unfortunately we were out exploring! Will look forward to booking again.

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Alejandra

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Camp Steelhead

We were hauling to get there before sunset so I could setup And suddenly a rainbow appeared as we were turning onto Rainbow Dr. How pretty! We loved site #1. Its a little closer to the road than site 2, but its right next to a giant wood stack. There are two great spots for a hammock (15 and 13 ft between trees). We loved the stumps for sitting around the fire so we didn't have to unpack our folding chairs. The picnic table was perfect as well. We camped in a bit of rain, but the grass drains well and nothing was soggy. Mike was quick to reply. The site is in a neighborhood of some homes, some trailers, some motor homes, but we didn't mind. And right off Phillips is a gas station that I found very convenient for gas and ice. This site got us to Old Faithful in about an hour and 20 mins, and to the paint pots in just over an hour I think. But most of the drive into the park is so pretty you don't even notice you're on a drive. We also did Bridger Teton and that was only about 2.5 hours drive to get to Jenny Lake. Oh! And there is a town between here and Yellowstone with a store called Eagle Curios which is open until midnight with souvenirs and clothes and ICE CREAM until midnight. Which is a life saver when returning back from a long day of hiking and a bit of drive. Thank you so much!

Rhett

August 2025

36 ft toy hauler

With kids

3 nights at Camp Steelhead

This is my second go around at site two. Water availability and power is very convenient, as well as grabbing firewood as needed. Mike does a great job of communicating and you simply can’t beat the access to the buffalo river and island park in general. See ya next year steelhead camp!

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Wesley

August 2025

24 ft Class A

With kids

2 nights at Camp Steelhead

The site was secluded, no noisy neighbors or high traffic. Plenty of firewood to last us our stay. Great area for an RV or setup a tent, would recommend

Lorna

July 2025

38 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Steelhead

Mike's camp was great. We were in Site1. A camp spot in the woods without all the crowds of an RV park. The camp was clean and spacious and has a nice lawn for kids or dogs to play on. Mike was super helpful offering suggestions for hikes and things to see and do. Note that the river is not super close, but not a hard walk to get there. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

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Bruce

July 2025

26 ft fifth wheel

With kids

3 nights at Camp Steelhead

We enjoyed our experience - plenty of room for the 5th wheel and two tents. The grassy area was nice for playing games, letting the kids run around, etc. Good location for accessing other activities. We were in Site 1.

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Victor

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Starlight Retreat Yellowstone

Fun place to stay. Hosts were great. Facilities were clean

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William

July 2025

22 ft Class B

2 nights at Camp Steelhead

Manicured and comfortable . Close to many hiking trials. We enjoyed the site a lot.

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Jerry

July 2025

1 night at Starlight Retreat Yellowstone

Great place to be a bit more comfortable on a long road trip.

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madelynn

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp Steelhead

loved camping here and the host was great! we got a little lost on the way and he offered to meet us and help us out! the land was beautiful

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Rachel

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Camp Steelhead

A great, clean site, space for a camp trailer and tents. Hosts are great and provide a great experience.

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Mark

June 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Camp Steelhead

Great location. Available firewood definitely a plus. Though host was away, we stayed in delayed contact. Will go back there if in the area!

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Marcia

June 2025

Group trip

1 night at Starlight Retreat Yellowstone

Enjoyed the s’mores and camaraderie with the other campers. Even though it was a bit chilly, (41 degrees in late June) the “glamping” experience was unique for two senior adults and two teenage girls!

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Amanda

June 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Peaceful Pines

We loved camping at Peaceful Pines. It was beautiful and quiet. At first when we drove to our spot, I was surprised at all the homes there were in the area. However, there really wasn’t anyone around and it ended up feeling like we were alone. Danny had firewood for us to use as well so we didn’t have to worry about running out as we did bring our own- just in case. Overall it was a nice visit and very close to Yellowstone which was why we choose this spot.

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Becky

June 2025

With kids

3 nights at Starlight Retreat Yellowstone

The bell tents were so very cute and cozy! We loved the solar charging and lights! The beds were extremely comfy! The staff at Starlight and so kind and easy to talk to and they were helpful and outgoing! We enjoyed relaxing by the community fire and playing the yard games. The wild flowers, everywhere were gorgeous! We absolutely loved our stay here and will recommend Starlight Retreat to others.

Caeli

June 2025

22 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Steelhead

Camp Steelhead was great! Easy to find and get to. Water and firewood was easy to access. Our site was extremely sunny in the morning… site 2 had much more shade. Beautiful land and had everything we needed.