The best waterfall camping near Steptoe

Looking for a camping adventure near Steptoe, Washington? Hipcamp has over 500 options for you to choose from, ranging in price from $15 to $40 per night. Whether you prefer a cozy spot at Hidden Acres Orchards with 387 rave reviews, a serene stay at Willow Creek Retreat with 297 glowing reviews, or a rustic experience at The Old Weber Farm with 139 satisfied campers, you'll find the perfect accommodation for your stay. Plus, with popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and trash facilities, and activities ranging from fishing and snow sports to swimming, you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable camping experience.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Steptoe

1. Parkside Mountain Ranch

35mi from Steptoe · 30 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Private Exclusive Campsites is what we will provide for you while staying with us! Parkside Mountain Ranch provides private camping on a 450 acre mountain with trails for any type of adventure. PMR has a variety of camping experiences you can pick from to accommodate while camping with us. Have a family get together, a business retreat, trail ride your horse with your barn buddies, send us a message and let us know what you would like and we will make your camping just the way you want it to be. Heyburn State Park Rocky Point is less than a mile away. Hipcampers can enjoy the Lake Chatcolet which offers a beach, marina, and a boat launch. Heyburn State Park South Side entrance is located on the same road as PMR. PMR will have sites with over night horse stalls too. Sooo bring your horse camping with you! We want to provide you with beautiful views and private rustic camping!

2. Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

413 sites · Pierce, Idaho

Get out of town! No, really. Need a little vacation from everyday life? The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest provides premium “unplug and unwind” opportunities. The four million diverse acres offers breathtaking scenery, wildlife viewing galore, ample hiking and backpacking trails, and basically any outdoor activity you can imagine. Whether you’re lookin’ for a cozy cabin escape, a family reunion getaway, or to explore the backcountry, folks of all strokes will be pleased with the array of overnight accommodations. From the dry rugged canyons, to the moist cedar forests. to the rolling uplands, the varied landscape is home to a myriad of animal inhabitants. Known for their wild character, nearly half of the forests are designated wilderness. Ready for some ragin’ rapids? The forests are home to three rivers, popular among adrenaline junkie floaters—the Selway, the Lochsa, and the Salmon. Whatever your MO, there’s a way to relax and recharge at this National Forest!

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3. Palouse Falls State Park

11 sites · Washtucna, Washington

Fall asleep on the rim of a secluded canyon that’s home to a 200-foot waterfall

4. Idaho Panhandle National Forests

546 sites · Clark Fork, Idaho

It doesn’t get much prettier than the Idaho panhandle. Situated between Big Sky Country of Montana and the vibrant evergreen fields of Washington (which seriously look Photoshopped to the naked eye), this forest holds more than half the state’s surface waters, and wilderness vibes are guaranteed by the deer, elk, bear, caribou, and wolf populations who call this spot home. Moist maritime air comes in from the Pacific coast, and historic cabins dot the landscape. Near Spokane and the border can get busy on the weekends, but with this much acreage you can always find seclusion here. Make sure to check out at least a portion of the bikeable and walkable Hiawatha Trail—weaving 15 miles through tunnels and across high steel trestles in the Bitterroot Mountains, it’s been called one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country.

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Looking for a camping adventure near Steptoe, Washington? Hipcamp has over 500 options for you to choose from, ranging in price from $15 to $40 per night. Whether you prefer a cozy spot at Hidden Acres Orchards with 387 rave reviews, a serene stay at Willow Creek Retreat with 297 glowing reviews, or a rustic experience at The Old Weber Farm with 139 satisfied campers, you'll find the perfect accommodation for your stay. Plus, with popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and trash facilities, and activities ranging from fishing and snow sports to swimming, you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable camping experience.

95% (41)

Top-rated campgrounds near Steptoe

1. Parkside Mountain Ranch

35mi from Steptoe · 30 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Private Exclusive Campsites is what we will provide for you while staying with us! Parkside Mountain Ranch provides private camping on a 450 acre mountain with trails for any type of adventure. PMR has a variety of camping experiences you can pick from to accommodate while camping with us. Have a family get together, a business retreat, trail ride your horse with your barn buddies, send us a message and let us know what you would like and we will make your camping just the way you want it to be. Heyburn State Park Rocky Point is less than a mile away. Hipcampers can enjoy the Lake Chatcolet which offers a beach, marina, and a boat launch. Heyburn State Park South Side entrance is located on the same road as PMR. PMR will have sites with over night horse stalls too. Sooo bring your horse camping with you! We want to provide you with beautiful views and private rustic camping!

2. Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

413 sites · Pierce, Idaho

Get out of town! No, really. Need a little vacation from everyday life? The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest provides premium “unplug and unwind” opportunities. The four million diverse acres offers breathtaking scenery, wildlife viewing galore, ample hiking and backpacking trails, and basically any outdoor activity you can imagine. Whether you’re lookin’ for a cozy cabin escape, a family reunion getaway, or to explore the backcountry, folks of all strokes will be pleased with the array of overnight accommodations. From the dry rugged canyons, to the moist cedar forests. to the rolling uplands, the varied landscape is home to a myriad of animal inhabitants. Known for their wild character, nearly half of the forests are designated wilderness. Ready for some ragin’ rapids? The forests are home to three rivers, popular among adrenaline junkie floaters—the Selway, the Lochsa, and the Salmon. Whatever your MO, there’s a way to relax and recharge at this National Forest!

Electrical hookup

3. Palouse Falls State Park

11 sites · Washtucna, Washington

Fall asleep on the rim of a secluded canyon that’s home to a 200-foot waterfall

4. Idaho Panhandle National Forests

546 sites · Clark Fork, Idaho

It doesn’t get much prettier than the Idaho panhandle. Situated between Big Sky Country of Montana and the vibrant evergreen fields of Washington (which seriously look Photoshopped to the naked eye), this forest holds more than half the state’s surface waters, and wilderness vibes are guaranteed by the deer, elk, bear, caribou, and wolf populations who call this spot home. Moist maritime air comes in from the Pacific coast, and historic cabins dot the landscape. Near Spokane and the border can get busy on the weekends, but with this much acreage you can always find seclusion here. Make sure to check out at least a portion of the bikeable and walkable Hiawatha Trail—weaving 15 miles through tunnels and across high steel trestles in the Bitterroot Mountains, it’s been called one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country.

Electrical hookup

Public campgrounds near Steptoe

Trail map in the campground.

Giant White Pine Campground and Trailhead

32mi from Steptoe · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Horse Camp Trailhead

Horse Camp Trailhead

35mi from Steptoe · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Bald Mountain Lookout

Bald Mountain Lookout

37mi from Steptoe · 1 site · in Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Palouse Falls Campground

Palouse Falls Campground

48mi from Steptoe · 11 sites · in Palouse Falls State Park

Emerald Creek Campground

Emerald Creek Campground

48mi from Steptoe · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Parkside Mountain Ranch

M

Madeline

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Parkside Mountain Ranch

We had the best time! Stan was an amazing host and provided us with incredible service and hospitality. We can’t wait to come back!

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Parkside Mountain Ranch

D

Daniel

July 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Parkside Mountain Ranch

Beautiful secluded campsite outside of Couer D'Alene and a very helpful host. Would definitely stay here again.

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Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Palouse Falls State Park

Palouse Falls State Park

Washtucna, Washington

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Clark Fork, Idaho

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