Warm River
Warm River is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 44.12000, -111.31361
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-558-7658
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Warm River
Overview Warm River Campground is located on its namesake in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southwestern Idaho. Visitors love the campground for its river tubing opportunities. Fishing and hiking are popular as well. 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. Facilities The campground offers one large group site that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Several single sites are also available, 11 of which are for tent camping only. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. 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. 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 43 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 79 designated routes (218 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm River Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Warm River Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Grandview Campground | National forest campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Grand View Campground | Private campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| Grandview Campground (Idaho) | National forest campground | 3.8 mi | — | Electric |
| Aspen Acres RV Park and Golf Course | RV park | 5.4 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.