Warm River Campground
in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 45 ft
- Sites
- 37
- Electric hookups
- Yes
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 9
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 4
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageWarm River Campground
Warm River Campground is located on its namesake in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho. Visitors love the campground for its river tubing opportunities. Fishing and hiking are popular as well. Natural Features: The campground is situated along the slow-moving Warm River at an elevation of 5,200 feet. Thickets of willow line the riverbanks and pine trees offer partial shade. Recreation: Warm River is a popular location for tubing and fishing. Anglers cast for whitefish, brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Numerous hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are in the immediate area, leading to natural springs, waterfalls and old railroad lines and tunnels. Nearby Attractions : Ashton, Idaho, about 9 miles away, offers gas and grocery services. Island Park is nearby, with numerous lakes, rivers, streams and trails, offering plentiful outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are within a couple hour’s drive as well, with outstanding scenery and wildlife.
Before you go
Season
May
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Single Site $ 25.00 • Double Site $ 50.00 • Single Site (electric/water) $31.00 • Group Area (Sun.-Thurs.) $100.00 • Group Area (Fri.-Sat.) $200.00 • Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 7.00
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