Boondocking in Idaho!
Boondocking in Idaho is becoming more popular due to campers seeking free campsites further away from high traffic states like Colorado, Utah and California. The Gem State is loaded with public lands thanks to several national forests, BLM lands, and a very generous state trust land policy. Idaho also offers the best boondocking choices close to Yellowstone National Park.
Idaho Boondocking Map
This Idaho Boondocking Map contains locations of free boondocking and free campgrounds where bloggers and YouTubers have produced detailed reviews. Click on a map marker to access their reviews…
Idaho Boondocking Maps
Map of Idaho Rest Areas
Updated: September 15, 2024
Locations depicted on this Idaho rest area map were gathered from the Idaho Department of Transportation. These are all of...
Places to Camp for Free in Idaho
Bootjack Dispersed Area
Updated: May 10, 2026
Bootjack Dispersed Area is a small piece of land managed by Idaho Department of Fish and Game located along the...
Forest Road 20051
Updated: May 10, 2026
Forest Road 20051 is a popular boondocking area located inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Nestled south of Henrys Lake, it's common...
Burns Creek Road
Updated: May 10, 2026
Burns Creek Road (also named E Heise Rd on other maps) runs through BLM land and offers a few previously-used...
Forest Road 239
Updated: May 10, 2026
Forest Road 239 is a free developed campground offered by Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The road parallels Mike Harris Creek. There...
Indian Rocks Petroglyph Site
Updated: May 10, 2026
Indian Rocks Petroglyph Site is free, dispersed camping area managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It's attraction is a...
Silver Creek (North & South)
Updated: May 10, 2026
Silver Creek has two campground units, one called "North" and the other called "South". near Highway 93, downstream of the...
Forest Road 146
Updated: May 10, 2026
Forest Road 146 runs north of Ketchum, ID through Sawtooth National Recreation Area. It branches off of State Highway 76,...
Pebble Flat Dispersed Area
Updated: May 10, 2026
Pebble Flat Dispersed Area is a popular boondocking location located just inside the forest boundaries along Pebble Creek Road, about...
Salmon River Dispersed Area #3
Updated: May 10, 2026
Camping at Salmon River Dispersed Area #3 Video Review Free Camping Near Stanley, Idaho- Salmon River Dispersed Camping- Sawtooth Mountain...
Salmon River Dispersed Area #2
Updated: May 10, 2026
Camping at Salmon River Dispersed Area #2 Video Review Free Camping Near Stanley, Idaho- Salmon River Dispersed Camping- Sawtooth Mountain...
Salmon River Dispersed Area #1
Updated: May 10, 2026
Salmon River Dispersed Area #1 is a designated dispersed camping area marked by a sign along the east side of...
Indian Creek Dispersed Area
Updated: May 10, 2026
Free Camping near Palisades, ID Indian Creek is one of several designated dispersed camping areas along Palisades Reservoir. It’s situated...
Below the Dam
Updated: May 10, 2026
"Below the Dam" is a popular boondocking area along the Snake River, within the Palisades Ranger District of Caribou-Targhee National...
Portneuf Lower Sportsmens Access
Updated: May 9, 2026
Portneuf Lower Campground, Lava Hot Springs, ID Portneuf Lower is probably is the best kept secret with respect to free camping...
Idaho State Camping Laws and Regulations
Idaho Rest Area Rules
Updated: July 19, 2024
Is overnight parking allowed at Idaho Rest Areas? Can you sleep in your car at an Idaho Rest Area? How...
Camping on Idaho Endowment Lands
Updated: July 19, 2024
The State of Idaho allows camping on all Idaho Endowment Lands, as long as the land is not currently leased...
Federal Lands in Idaho