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Was looking for some solitude and relaxation and this place fit the bill to a tee. Wonderful setting in the trees with the Gila River gurgling for some background noise. The only negative is the ride to get here. Highway 15 -- while a beautiful ride -- gets to be tiresome after 40 miles of sharply winding, up-and-down roads. I took Highway 35 heading out and it is also very winding (though not as bad as 15) but much flatter. Allow yourself plenty of time to make the ride there and back. There is no Verizon service here, though I had a signal most of the way there.
Site 12 offered ample sunlight if you need to power up with solar. Lots of tent campers here, though there were some decent sized Class Cs and travel trailers while I was here. A truck camper or van is ideal here.
I took full advantage of the unlimited soaking available to campers. I soaked during the afternoon the first day there and thought the water wasn't as hot as I would have liked. However at night, it was plenty hot to truly enjoy a nice soak under an amazing amount of stars. I found that after about 9PM the pools were virtually empty and I had a pool to myself each night.
Gila Cliff Dwellings are only a 5 mile drive from here and well worth the trip. I had the opportunity to meet Carla -- one of the owners -- who was very friendly.

The above rate is for a "Class B" (water, 30 amp electric) site, including tax.
Be aware there is a huge difference in the quality of sites in the camping loops here. The A and B loops (Sites 1 thru 59) are far superior to the sites found in the C and D loops (sites 61-127).
The A and B loops offer full hook ups with 50 amp electric, mostly level paved pads, paved sitting areas and utilities located where one would expect to find them at a camp site, i.e., on the drivers side near the middle of the site. These loops also offer more updated bath houses. Those in the B loop are actually separate bathrooms (with a shower, sink and toilet in each). Sites in these loops are $40 before tax.
The C and D loops offer water and 30 amp electric, numerous badly cracked/crumbling and narrow pads, with little room for awnings and/or slides due to the proximity of trees. In addition, most of the sites in this area are unacceptably unlevel (in most all cases in both directions i.e., front-to-back AND side-to-side). The only sites available when I booked (about 6 weeks ahead of time) were in the C and D loops. With a good deal of research, I chose site 77. Unfortunately, the photos of this site i looked at did not reveal how out-of-level it is. After trying for a half-hour, I eventually gave up trying to get level (first time that has ever happened to me). In addition, many of the sites (as was the case with my site) in the C and D loops have the water spigot located at the front of the site on the passenger's side. Depending on where you park on the pad, something on the order of 25 to 40 feet of water hose could be needed. Otherwise, the C and D loops are heavily forested and do offer overall decent sized sites. There is also decent spacing between the sites as well. Sites in the C and D loop are $25 before tax.
The A loop offers some trees, while the B loop is mostly in full sunlight.
Having said all of that, the park itself is fabulous. Excellent clean facilities, beautiful settings and vistas, and numerous well cared for and marked hiking trails. Staff was helpful and friendly.
I would only consider coming here if I could get a site in the A or B loops, or come for a day trip of hiking.

While the normal rate is $20 for an electric site and $15 for others (1/2 price with the Senior Pass), I had the great fortune of arriving the day they had closed for the season (Sept. 18). This meant that while the campground was still open, all amenities were to be turned off on Sept. 20. So I had an electric site for FREE for the 3 days I was thereI! What a deal!
This is a beautiful camp high up among the aromatic pines, very close to the Tetons. It is right off of US 20, so it is very easy to get to. Caution is advised on the loop roads as there are many very large potholes. The A Loop has 20 electric sites, most of which are back-ins. The B Loop has no hookups and has more pull thrus than the A loop. Any sized rig can be accommodated here. Sites are gravel and not the most level with a picnic table and fire ring. A few leveling blocks should be all that is needed in most sites. There are very clean pit toilets throughout both loops. There is an unthreaded water spigot near the pay station (filling of RV tanks is not allowed) and there is no dump station. There is no Verizon cell signal anywhere in the campground. All sites are first come - first served. The only ding here is the amount of road noise from the highway. Definitely not a deal breaker though.
Brooks Falls is about a 1/4 mile walk directly from the campground via a forest trail. The Falls are a must see when here.
This is a great camp and if I was in the area again I would most definitely stay here again.

The above rate reflects the 50% Senior Pass discount.
Nice little campground here and the price is spectacular. There are 16 sites which are all paved, level and large enough to handle most any sized rig, though it could certainly be tight for the largest of rigs. Each site has a trash can, picnic table and fire ring. The camp is laid out in two separate loops and the sites are fairly close to each other. There is a camp host, a few water spigots and a dump station. No electric hookups. Access here is an easy ride of a handful of miles on a paved road from Idaho Hwy 52. All first-come, first served sites here. I arrived on a Friday around noon and snagged the one remaining non-handicap site. There are 2 handicap sites which the camp host will allow to be used if available.
The roads bordering the camp (one paved, one gravel) are a bit busier than one might expect. Lots of trees and shade here which would make solar use sketchy at best, though not impossible depending on the site. There is a well maintained pit toilet and a large day use area adjacent to the campground. Surprisingly decent Verizon signal here.

The above rate is for a "Class B" (water, 30 amp electric) site, including tax.
Be aware there is a huge difference in the quality of sites in the camping loops here. The A and B loops (Sites 1 thru 59) are far superior to the sites found in the C and D loops (sites 61-127).
The A and B loops offer full hook ups with 50 amp electric, mostly level paved pads, paved sitting areas and utilities located where one would expect to find them at a camp site, i.e., on the drivers side near the middle of the site. These loops also offer more updated bath houses. Those in the B loop are actually separate bathrooms (with a shower, sink and toilet in each). Sites in these loops are $40 before tax.
The C and D loops offer water and 30 amp electric, numerous badly cracked/crumbling and narrow pads, with little room for awnings and/or slides due to the proximity of trees. In addition, most of the sites in this area are unacceptably unlevel (in most all cases in both directions i.e., front-to-back AND side-to-side). The only sites available when I booked (about 6 weeks ahead of time) were in the C and D loops. With a good deal of research, I chose site 77. Unfortunately, the photos of this site i looked at did not reveal how out-of-level it is. After trying for a half-hour, I eventually gave up trying to get level (first time that has ever happened to me). In addition, many of the sites (as was the case with my site) in the C and D loops have the water spigot located at the front of the site on the passenger's side. Depending on where you park on the pad, something on the order of 25 to 40 feet of water hose could be needed. Otherwise, the C and D loops are heavily forested and do offer overall decent sized sites. There is also decent spacing between the sites as well. Sites in the C and D loop are $25 before tax.
The A loop offers some trees, while the B loop is mostly in full sunlight.
Having said all of that, the park itself is fabulous. Excellent clean facilities, beautiful settings and vistas, and numerous well cared for and marked hiking trails. Staff was helpful and friendly.
I would only consider coming here if I could get a site in the A or B loops, or come for a day trip of hiking.

The above rate is for a "Class B" (water, 30 amp electric) site, including tax.
Be aware there is a huge difference in the quality of sites in the camping loops here. The A and B loops (Sites 1 thru 59) are far superior to the sites found in the C and D loops (sites 61-127).
The A and B loops offer full hook ups with 50 amp electric, mostly level paved pads, paved sitting areas and utilities located where one would expect to find them at a camp site, i.e., on the drivers side near the middle of the site. These loops also offer more updated bath houses. Those in the B loop are actually separate bathrooms (with a shower, sink and toilet in each). Sites in these loops are $40 before tax.
The C and D loops offer water and 30 amp electric, numerous badly cracked/crumbling and narrow pads, with little room for awnings and/or slides due to the proximity of trees. In addition, most of the sites in this area are unacceptably unlevel (in most all cases in both directions i.e., front-to-back AND side-to-side). The only sites available when I booked (about 6 weeks ahead of time) were in the C and D loops. With a good deal of research, I chose site 77. Unfortunately, the photos of this site i looked at did not reveal how out-of-level it is. After trying for a half-hour, I eventually gave up trying to get level (first time that has ever happened to me). In addition, many of the sites (as was the case with my site) in the C and D loops have the water spigot located at the front of the site on the passenger's side. Depending on where you park on the pad, something on the order of 25 to 40 feet of water hose could be needed. Otherwise, the C and D loops are heavily forested and do offer overall decent sized sites. There is also decent spacing between the sites as well. Sites in the C and D loop are $25 before tax.
The A loop offers some trees, while the B loop is mostly in full sunlight.
Having said all of that, the park itself is fabulous. Excellent clean facilities, beautiful settings and vistas, and numerous well cared for and marked hiking trails. Staff was helpful and friendly.
I would only consider coming here if I could get a site in the A or B loops, or come for a day trip of hiking.

The above rate is for a "Class B" (water, 30 amp electric) site, including tax.
Be aware there is a huge difference in the quality of sites in the camping loops here. The A and B loops (Sites 1 thru 59) are far superior to the sites found in the C and D loops (sites 61-127).
The A and B loops offer full hook ups with 50 amp electric, mostly level paved pads, paved sitting areas and utilities located where one would expect to find them at a camp site, i.e., on the drivers side near the middle of the site. These loops also offer more updated bath houses. Those in the B loop are actually separate bathrooms (with a shower, sink and toilet in each). Sites in these loops are $40 before tax.
The C and D loops offer water and 30 amp electric, numerous badly cracked/crumbling and narrow pads, with little room for awnings and/or slides due to the proximity of trees. In addition, most of the sites in this area are unacceptably unlevel (in most all cases in both directions i.e., front-to-back AND side-to-side). The only sites available when I booked (about 6 weeks ahead of time) were in the C and D loops. With a good deal of research, I chose site 77. Unfortunately, the photos of this site i looked at did not reveal how out-of-level it is. After trying for a half-hour, I eventually gave up trying to get level (first time that has ever happened to me). In addition, many of the sites (as was the case with my site) in the C and D loops have the water spigot located at the front of the site on the passenger's side. Depending on where you park on the pad, something on the order of 25 to 40 feet of water hose could be needed. Otherwise, the C and D loops are heavily forested and do offer overall decent sized sites. There is also decent spacing between the sites as well. Sites in the C and D loop are $25 before tax.
The A loop offers some trees, while the B loop is mostly in full sunlight.
Having said all of that, the park itself is fabulous. Excellent clean facilities, beautiful settings and vistas, and numerous well cared for and marked hiking trails. Staff was helpful and friendly.
I would only consider coming here if I could get a site in the A or B loops, or come for a day trip of hiking.

The above rate is for a "Class B" (water, 30 amp electric) site, including tax.
Be aware there is a huge difference in the quality of sites in the camping loops here. The A and B loops (Sites 1 thru 59) are far superior to the sites found in the C and D loops (sites 61-127).
The A and B loops offer full hook ups with 50 amp electric, mostly level paved pads, paved sitting areas and utilities located where one would expect to find them at a camp site, i.e., on the drivers side near the middle of the site. These loops also offer more updated bath houses. Those in the B loop are actually separate bathrooms (with a shower, sink and toilet in each). Sites in these loops are $40 before tax.
The C and D loops offer water and 30 amp electric, numerous badly cracked/crumbling and narrow pads, with little room for awnings and/or slides due to the proximity of trees. In addition, most of the sites in this area are unacceptably unlevel (in most all cases in both directions i.e., front-to-back AND side-to-side). The only sites available when I booked (about 6 weeks ahead of time) were in the C and D loops. With a good deal of research, I chose site 77. Unfortunately, the photos of this site i looked at did not reveal how out-of-level it is. After trying for a half-hour, I eventually gave up trying to get level (first time that has ever happened to me). In addition, many of the sites (as was the case with my site) in the C and D loops have the water spigot located at the front of the site on the passenger's side. Depending on where you park on the pad, something on the order of 25 to 40 feet of water hose could be needed. Otherwise, the C and D loops are heavily forested and do offer overall decent sized sites. There is also decent spacing between the sites as well. Sites in the C and D loop are $25 before tax.
The A loop offers some trees, while the B loop is mostly in full sunlight.
Having said all of that, the park itself is fabulous. Excellent clean facilities, beautiful settings and vistas, and numerous well cared for and marked hiking trails. Staff was helpful and friendly.
I would only consider coming here if I could get a site in the A or B loops, or come for a day trip of hiking.

The above rate is for a "Class B" (water, 30 amp electric) site, including tax.
Be aware there is a huge difference in the quality of sites in the camping loops here. The A and B loops (Sites 1 thru 59) are far superior to the sites found in the C and D loops (sites 61-127).
The A and B loops offer full hook ups with 50 amp electric, mostly level paved pads, paved sitting areas and utilities located where one would expect to find them at a camp site, i.e., on the drivers side near the middle of the site. These loops also offer more updated bath houses. Those in the B loop are actually separate bathrooms (with a shower, sink and toilet in each). Sites in these loops are $40 before tax.
The C and D loops offer water and 30 amp electric, numerous badly cracked/crumbling and narrow pads, with little room for awnings and/or slides due to the proximity of trees. In addition, most of the sites in this area are unacceptably unlevel (in most all cases in both directions i.e., front-to-back AND side-to-side). The only sites available when I booked (about 6 weeks ahead of time) were in the C and D loops. With a good deal of research, I chose site 77. Unfortunately, the photos of this site i looked at did not reveal how out-of-level it is. After trying for a half-hour, I eventually gave up trying to get level (first time that has ever happened to me). In addition, many of the sites (as was the case with my site) in the C and D loops have the water spigot located at the front of the site on the passenger's side. Depending on where you park on the pad, something on the order of 25 to 40 feet of water hose could be needed. Otherwise, the C and D loops are heavily forested and do offer overall decent sized sites. There is also decent spacing between the sites as well. Sites in the C and D loop are $25 before tax.
The A loop offers some trees, while the B loop is mostly in full sunlight.
Having said all of that, the park itself is fabulous. Excellent clean facilities, beautiful settings and vistas, and numerous well cared for and marked hiking trails. Staff was helpful and friendly.
I would only consider coming here if I could get a site in the A or B loops, or come for a day trip of hiking.

The above rate is for a "Class B" (water, 30 amp electric) site, including tax.
Be aware there is a huge difference in the quality of sites in the camping loops here. The A and B loops (Sites 1 thru 59) are far superior to the sites found in the C and D loops (sites 61-127).
The A and B loops offer full hook ups with 50 amp electric, mostly level paved pads, paved sitting areas and utilities located where one would expect to find them at a camp site, i.e., on the drivers side near the middle of the site. These loops also offer more updated bath houses. Those in the B loop are actually separate bathrooms (with a shower, sink and toilet in each). Sites in these loops are $40 before tax.
The C and D loops offer water and 30 amp electric, numerous badly cracked/crumbling and narrow pads, with little room for awnings and/or slides due to the proximity of trees. In addition, most of the sites in this area are unacceptably unlevel (in most all cases in both directions i.e., front-to-back AND side-to-side). The only sites available when I booked (about 6 weeks ahead of time) were in the C and D loops. With a good deal of research, I chose site 77. Unfortunately, the photos of this site i looked at did not reveal how out-of-level it is. After trying for a half-hour, I eventually gave up trying to get level (first time that has ever happened to me). In addition, many of the sites (as was the case with my site) in the C and D loops have the water spigot located at the front of the site on the passenger's side. Depending on where you park on the pad, something on the order of 25 to 40 feet of water hose could be needed. Otherwise, the C and D loops are heavily forested and do offer overall decent sized sites. There is also decent spacing between the sites as well. Sites in the C and D loop are $25 before tax.
The A loop offers some trees, while the B loop is mostly in full sunlight.
Having said all of that, the park itself is fabulous. Excellent clean facilities, beautiful settings and vistas, and numerous well cared for and marked hiking trails. Staff was helpful and friendly.
I would only consider coming here if I could get a site in the A or B loops, or come for a day trip of hiking.