RV Camping near Ketchum, Idaho

Smiley Creek Lodge

6 RV Sites, 7 Cabins, 2 Yurts

Smiley Creek Lodge in Blaine County, Idaho, offers six full-hookup RV sites with 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 40 feet, alongside seven cabins and two yurts on the Sawtooth Scenic Byway. A lake, beach, and general store serve guests near Sun Valley and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Six back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 50-amp service, sized to 40 feet — note that all sites are 50-amp, and the 40-foot cap suits mid-size rigs rather than the largest coaches. Seven cabins and two yurts round out the accommodations. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and WiFi handle the practical side. With six RV sites, reserve well ahead. Pets are welcome. A lake and creek run near the property with a beach for swimming, and canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, and fishing all available. Hiking, biking, and stargazing run from the site, with a playground for families and live music through the season. Wine and beer tasting is nearby. The byway position is the advantage. This is one of the most scenically extraordinary mountain routes in the American West, where the Wood River Valley's cottonwood corridors open into the granite peaks and alpine lakes of the Sawtooths. The lodge gives the most direct access to the Sawtooth Wilderness trail network and the Stanley Basin's fly fishing on the upper Salmon. Directions: from the north, drive 22 miles south from Stanley on Highway 75; from the south, 37 miles north from Ketchum. Summer is the season at this elevation. Reserve well ahead.

from $100/night

Trinity View Resort

67 RV Sites, 10 Tent Sites

Trinity View is great for families and group events. You’ll love our incredible views and relaxing atmosphere. Come swim, play miniature golf, disc golf with us, or fish or boat nearby. Use our scenic walking trail or set up for a night of stargazing under a spectacular Idaho night sky. We are in sight of Little Camas Reservoir with seasonal fishing, kayak, or canoeing, and within 20 minutes from the boat launch at Anderson Reservoir and the south fork of the Boise River, with some of the best fishing in Idaho. So bring your boat and friends, lots of true Idaho recreation to be found here.

from $30/night

Clear Creek Station RV Park

42 RV Sites, 16 Tent Sites

Clear Creek Station RV Park in Cascade, ID, offers 42 RV sites and 16 tent sites, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 42 feet. Sites come in five categories — back-in 30-amp, back-in 30-amp water-and-electric, back-in 50-amp, back-in 50-amp water-and-electric, and pull-thru 30-amp water-and-electric. Full-hookup sites carry water, sewer, and electric. A bathhouse with showers, on-site dining, a bar, and cabins for guests without a rig cover the rest. The location is the recreation: the park sits 8 miles south of Cascade on US-55 in the Payette River corridor, where Long Valley's meadows and ponderosa pine, the Payette's whitewater, and Cascade Lake and Tamarack Resort's ski infrastructure make this one of Idaho's better year-round outdoor bases. Off-road riding, a river, and golf are all close. Valley County runs cold and clear in every season, and the park's bar and kitchen are a genuine convenience after a day on the water or the hill. Rates by site category are on the booking page. Summer river season and winter at Tamarack both fill the park — reserve ahead.

from $12/night

Spencer Grill & RV Park

Spencer Grill & RV Park in Spencer, Idaho, offers full-hookup back-in RV sites with water, sewer, and electric alongside an on-site grill, directly on the I-15 corridor near the Montana border. Open all year at nearly 5,300 feet on the northeastern margin of the Snake River Plain. Full-hookup back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric. The grill is the distinguishing feature — a genuine meal without leaving the property, which matters more than it sounds in a county this sparsely populated. The park operates year-round. Pets are welcome. The amenity set is deliberately minimal, and the proposition is straightforward: reliable hookups, hot food, and a place to stop on one of the Northern Rockies' primary north-south interstate corridors. In a landscape where the next services can be a long way off, hospitality and fuel infrastructure carry real value for passing travelers. Spencer sits in Clark County on the high volcanic plain, in one of Idaho's most sparsely populated counties. The landscape was shaped by ancient volcanic events and is characterized by a remoteness that defines the drive — the town is best known for its opal mines, among the few public opal digging sites in the United States. The park serves I-15 traffic year-round, with summer bringing the heaviest flow of travelers heading toward Yellowstone and the Montana border and winter drawing a steadier trickle of long-haul traffic. The year-round operation is worth noting at this elevation, where many small parks close for the season.

from $65/night

City of Rocks RV

23 RV Sites, 5 Tent Sites

City of Rocks RV in Almo, ID, offers 23 RV sites and 5 tent sites, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and pull-thru sites for rigs up to 60 feet. Every site is a water-and-electric pull-thru with a fire pit and picnic table. These are partial hookups — no sewer at the site, so plan on the on-site dump station. The pull-thru layout and 60-foot maximum make this an easy stop for big rigs, and the park is rated big rig friendly. A bathhouse, firewood, and a community fire pit cover the essentials, and pets are welcome with a dog park. Two vehicles are allowed per site, with a nightly fee charged on arrival for each additional vehicle. The campground is the gateway to City of Rocks National Reserve, and its guests are mostly climbers, hikers, and history travelers. Fishing, biking, birding, and off-road riding fill out the rest. Almo sits in Cassia County in southern Idaho's high desert, at the entrance to a granite landscape that drew both California Trail emigrants and, a century later, some of the country's best rock climbers. Rates for sites and tent spots are on the booking page. Spring and fall are the prime climbing seasons and the busiest weeks here.

from $20/night

City of Rocks Camp and Climb

45 RV Sites, 20 Tent Sites

City of Rocks Camp and Climb in Almo, Idaho, offers 45 RV sites and 20 tent sites at the doorstep of the City of Rocks National Reserve, with 20, 30, and 50-amp water-and-electric service and rigs accepted up to 90 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. A water-and-electric back-in category joins a dry camp pull-through tier. Forty-five sites run in back-in water-and-electric 20/30/50-amp and pull-through dry camp categories, carrying water and electric where noted, sized to 90 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Two things to plan around: the sites carry water and electric but not sewer, so manage tank capacity, and the dry camp tier gives self-contained rigs a lower rate. Ninety feet is exceptional and accommodates anything on the road — genuinely useful in a remote corner where options are few. Twenty tent sites round out the lodging. The amenity set is deliberately minimal, and that is exactly right here — guests come for the rock, not the pool. Hiking and biking run from the property, with offroading nearby. Pets are welcome. The City of Rocks National Reserve is a geological wonderland of ancient granite monoliths, balanced rocks, and sculpted spires that has drawn climbers from around the world for decades. More than 1,000 established routes cross granite up to 2.5 billion years old, and the California Trail's original wagon route runs through it, with pioneer signatures still visible on Register Rock. Climbing season runs spring through fall. Reserve well ahead for May, June, September, and October.

from $15/night

Yellowstone Lakeside RV Park and Campground

34 RV Sites

Yellowstone Lakeside RV Park and Campground in Rigby, ID, offers 34 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 80 feet. Sites come in two categories, back-in 30/50-amp and pull-thru 30/50-amp, each carrying water, sewer, and electric with a fire pit and picnic table. The park is rated big rig friendly, and at 80 feet the pull-thrus take the longest coaches. Laundry, firewood, propane fills, a dump station, a pavilion, and a pet washing station cover the practical side. Pets are welcome, with a dog park. An outdoor pool fills the grounds, with an amusement park nearby. Rigby sits in the upper Snake River Plain east of Idaho Falls. The park is family-owned and open year-round, and it functions as the most practical and reasonably priced overnight base for travelers heading to or from Yellowstone. Rates and availability are on the booking page. Park season books out early — reserve well ahead for summer.

from $45/night

Sugar City RV Park

27 RV Sites

Sugar City RV Park in Sugar City, ID, offers 27 RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 65 feet. Sites come in two categories that spell out exactly what's included: deluxe full-hookup 50/30-amp sites with water, sewer, and access to bathrooms, showers, and laundry, and standard electrical-only sites at 50/30/20-amp. Full-hookup sites carry water, sewer, and electric, in large pull-through and back-in layouts, with ADA-accessible sites available. The park is rated big rig friendly and at 65 feet the pull-throughs take a long coach. A pavilion, sport courts, and a dog park round it out. Pets are welcome. Picnicking is the on-site recreation. The park's own pitch is honest about it: park the RV, plug it in, and go see eastern Idaho. Sugar City sits in Madison County on the Snake River Plain minutes from Rexburg, at the gateway to Yellowstone, the Tetons, and some of the most spectacular country reachable by road in the continental United States. Rates for full-hookup and electric-only sites are on the booking page. Summer, with Yellowstone an easy drive, is the busy season.

from $35/night

Lost Trail

20 RV Sites

Lost Trail in Lava Hot Springs, ID, offers 20 RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 50 feet. Sites come in two categories — pull-thru and riverfront back-in — each carrying water and electric with a fire pit and picnic table. There's no sewer at the site, so plan on dumping elsewhere for longer stays. The riverfront back-ins put the Portneuf a few steps from the door and are the reason to book here. A bathhouse with showers, a pavilion, a beach, and sport courts are on the property, with cabins for guests without a rig. Pets are welcome. The property also serves as a wedding venue. Fishing on the Portneuf is the main event, with the river running the length of the grounds. Lava Hot Springs sits in southeastern Idaho where the basalt of the Snake River Plain meets the limestone canyons of the Portneuf drainage, and the region's volcanic geology pushes hot mineral water to the surface — the town's namesake pools are a short walk or drive away. Rates for sites and cabins are on the booking page. Riverfront back-ins are limited and book earliest for summer.

Jolley Camper RV and Cottages

14 RV Sites, 10 Tent Sites, 3 Cottages

Jolley Camper RV and Cottages in Ashton, ID, offers 14 RV sites, 3 cottages, and 10 tent sites, with 30-amp service and room for rigs up to 50 feet. The park publishes two site categories — full-hookup sites carrying water, sewer, and electric with site-delivered WiFi, and water-only sites — so confirm which you're booking and which layout it uses when you reserve. Note the electrical: service is 30-amp, so a rig wired for heavier draw will need an adapter and some load management. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a dump station, sport courts, and a community fire pit cover the rest. Two vehicles are allowed per site, with a nightly fee charged on arrival for each additional one. Pets are welcome. Volleyball is the on-site recreation, and the location does the rest. Ashton sits in the upper Snake River Plain near the Wyoming border, at the western gateway to Yellowstone's Bechler and Cave Falls areas, with the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway and the St. Anthony dunes close by. Rates for sites, cottages, and tent spots are on the booking page. Yellowstone season books out early.

from $10/night

Black Rabbit RV Park

30 RV Sites, 5 Tent Sites

Black Rabbit RV Park in Hamilton, MT, offers 30 full-hookup pull-thru RV sites and 5 tent sites, with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 45 feet. Every site is a pull-thru carrying water, sewer, electric, and cable TV — nothing needs unhitching. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a dump station, and WiFi cover the essentials, and pets are welcome. Planned activities run through the season. There are no permanent sites available at present; the park keeps a wait list. The setting is the amenity. The park sits on the Bitterroot River one mile north of Hamilton, in a riverside spot that puts guests at the center of one of the most beautiful valleys in the western United States. Hamilton anchors the Bitterroot Valley in western Montana, with the Bitterroot Range on one side and the Sapphires on the other, and Missoula about 45 minutes north. Rates for sites and tent spots are on the booking page. Ask about the wait list if you're interested in a long-term spot.

from $28/night

The Hitching Post

51 RV Sites, 10 Tent Sites

The Hitching Post in Snowville, Utah, offers 51 full-hookup RV sites and 10 tent sites just off Interstate 84, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted up to 130 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Back-in and pull-through categories at both amperages join a laundry, showers, community fire pit, and dump station. Fifty-one sites span back-in 30-amp, back-in 50-amp, pull-thru 30-amp, and pull-thru 50-amp categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 130 feet, with picnic tables. One hundred thirty feet is exceptional and accommodates anything on the road with room to spare — genuinely useful on an interstate corridor where big rigs need a straightforward overnight. Ten tent sites round out the lodging. A laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, and a community fire pit handle the practical side. One vehicle is allowed per site, with an extra fee for additional vehicles. Two cafés and diners are within walking distance, and two gas stations are within a mile. The grounds offer hiking, biking, and dog walking, with offroading nearby. The dark desert sky makes for genuinely exceptional stargazing — among the best you will find at a highway park. Pets are welcome. The address is 490 West Main Street, at the northern tip of the Great Salt Lake Desert in Box Elder County, where the Raft River Mountains rise above the salt flats and I-84 carries traffic between Portland and Salt Lake City. Demand tracks interstate traffic and summer travel. Reserve ahead for holiday weekends.

from $20/night