Independence Lakes Campground
Independence Lakes Campground is a national forest campground in Idaho.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 42.21827, -113.67435
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Off Highway Vehicle, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
About Independence Lakes Campground
Independence Lake Campground and Picnic Area is a non-fee campground and picnic area where reservations are not required. There are 5 single sites. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between July through October. Sites are handicapped accessible. Campground amenities include 9 tables and grills, toilets, and livestock facilities. No drinking water or trash service is available. Nearby Independence Lakes Trail (#35) is 3.1 miles to the Lake. Only non-motorized travel is authorized. The first mile is rocky, however the remainder is a reasonable grade with switchbacks to the first of four lakes in the alpine cirque basin. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Non-motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait;
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 67 designated routes (97 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Lakes Cg | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side | National forest campground | 7.1 mi | — | — |
| Twin Lakes Campground | National forest horse camp | 7.3 mi | — | — |
| Lake Cleveland - East Side | National forest campground | 7.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lake Cleveland Campground | Private campground | 7.5 mi | — | — |
| Lake Cleveland Cg | National forest campground | 7.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.