32 Campsites near Civil Defense Caves
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Pine Butte / The Caldera
St. Anthony, Idaho
7.8 miles NAn old volcano in the Idaho desert that feels like stepping into a mountain forest — pine-covered hillsides, a meadow ringed by aspen and boulders, and a quarter-mile easy trail to the caldera floor.
Camp, Hike, Horseback 0.8-1.3 mi
Warm Slough Campground
Rexburg, Idaho
20.2 miles SA popular river campground with two boat ramps and an easy, slow-moving inner tube float — the take-out is 1,000 feet from the put-in, making multiple runs a breeze.
Airsoft, Camp, Canoe 0.2-0.5 mi
Eagle Park
Rexburg, Idaho
22.1 miles SA cottonwood forest park inside Rexburg city limits with campsites, fishing, a dog park, mountain biking on easy and moderate loops, and rock-throwing by the river.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Sled
Warm River Campground
Ashton, Idaho
23.3 miles ESlow-moving warm water and willow-lined banks make this campground a perfect spot for tubing, trout fishing, and peaceful mountain biking at 5,200 ft elevation.
Camp
Beaver Dick Park
Rexburg, Idaho
23.7 miles SA 9.5-acre Snake River park near Rexburg with fire pits, pavilions, fishing, boating, swimming, and a rich history tied to legendary frontiersman Beaver Dick Leigh.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Swim 0.3-0.6 mi
Bear Gulch
Ashton, Idaho
24.3 miles EAn abandoned ski hill from 1969 with overgrown runs that still deliver great sledding — the lower run is fast and winding all the way down to the old ski lift.
Camp, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Sled 4.8 mi
Aldous Lake and Hancock Lake
Kilgore, Idaho
24.5 miles NTwin alpine lakes — Aldous and Hancock — on a scenic 1.5-to-2.5-mile hike near Kilgore, with beautiful mountain scenery and heavier weekend crowds.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
27.7 miles NEAn easy, clear, and often warm float on the Buffalo River near Island Park, with slow enough current to paddle back upstream in a canoe or kayak after your run.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 0.6-2.0 mi
North Menan Butte ('R' Mountain)
Menan, Idaho
27.7 miles SWA volcanic butte locals call R Mountain, with a paved trailhead, chain handrails near the top, informational signs at the rim, and views of Rexburg and the Snake River.
Camp, Cave, Hike
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
28.0 miles EA backcountry hunting, fishing, camping, and swimming spot in Targhee National Forest, surrounded by forests, meadows, a creek, and unmarked trails — bear country, so pack and store food carefully.
Camp, Swim
Stoddard Creek
Spencer, Idaho
28.3 miles NWA campground just 1 mile off I-15 and 17 miles north of Dubois, surrounded by trails and wildlife in scenic high desert — an easy-access base for exploring northern Idaho's backcountry.
Camp
Upper Coffee Pot Campground
Island Park, Idaho
30.8 miles NEHenry's Fork of the Snake River winds through a lodgepole pine forest past this campground, offering fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout and easy tubing and canoeing.
Camp, Canoe
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
32.1 miles SSandy beaches, two floating docks with a slide, volleyball, playgrounds, and a safe swim zone — Jefferson County Lake is eastern Idaho's go-to summer swimming spot.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
32.4 miles EA small, lively lake in the Targhee forest for kayaking, swimming, and an easy loop trail — family fun with primitive lakeside camping.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim 0.5-3.5 mi
Webster's Dam
Ririe, Idaho
32.9 miles SAn abandoned dam in Moody Creek canyon where sediment split the stream into two beautiful 15-foot waterfalls — stunning in spring runoff and blazing with fall colors.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
Twin Bridges Park
Rexburg, Idaho
33.4 miles SA 27-acre Snake River park between two bridges near Rexburg with shaded campsites, fire pits, pavilions, a playground, and BLM ground for hiking and hunting on three sides.
Camp, Canoe
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
33.4 miles EA lily-pad-dotted lake hidden in the Targhee National Forest with a gradual beach entry perfect for wading, a floating dock for jumping, and no motorized boats.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Swim
Sheep Falls on Fall River
Ashton, Idaho
34.4 miles EA local gem off Cave Falls Road where the river splits into multiple falls tumbling over each other — primitive campsites and beautiful views make it a great picnic stop.
Camp
Big Hole Dispersed Campsites
Ririe, Idaho
34.4 miles SA network of dispersed campsites with fire rings in the Big Hole mountains above Kelly Canyon — first come, first served, no reservations, and Leave No Trace principles are essential.
Camp
Big Springs
Island Park, Idaho
34.8 miles NEA Big Springs campground shaded by Lodgepole Pines on Henry's Fork — with a 1-mile interpretive trail, fish feeding under the bridge, the historic Johnny Sack Cabin, and access to the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway.
Camp, Hike
