Warm River

FS USDA Forest Service · ASHTON, ID · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 5,200 ft
Max RV Length 45 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Access Paved Access
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites37
Sites Accepting RVs15
Tent-Only Sites10
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites37
Max RV Length45 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites2
Back-In Sites16
SurfacePaved

Location

44.12, -111.3136111 · TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST , ASHTON , ID

Description

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.

Directions

From Ashton, Idaho, travel northeast on Highway 47 to Warm River. Turn right onto Fish Creek Road and continue 1/4-mile to the campground entrance.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING WATER SPORTS

Details

Phone208-558-7658
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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