Best camping near Carey
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Carey, Idaho — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Federal Gulch Campground
Good
19.1 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Federal Gulch Campground in Idaho offers 11 established, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations or permits required. A small fee applies. Amenities include pit…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#2
Star Hope
Good
18.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Star Hope camping area is a picturesque campground located in Idaho. This campsite offers a range of amenities, making it an excellent choice for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#3
Star Hope Campground
Good
18.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Star Hope Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Idaho. Situated in a serene natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With…
Why 69: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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#4
Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground
Good
19.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Idaho. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 67: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#5
Fish Creek Reservoir
Prime
4.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Fish Creek Reservoir in Idaho offers both dispersed camping and a small number of primitive, unofficial campsites—no reservations or permits required, and camping is free. There…
Why 62: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
62Solid
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#6
Copper Creek/Garfield Campground
Prime
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 78°F· No active weather warnings
Copper Creek/Garfield Campground in Idaho offers established campsites in a scenic, forested setting near the North Fork Clearwater River. Reservations aren’t required; sites are…
Why 63: live conditions (prime) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#7
Lava Flow - Craters of the Moon National Mon
Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Comfortable day · high 81°F
The Lava Flow Craters of the Moon National Monument camping area in Idaho offers stunning surrounding views of lava fields and volcanic craters. Nearby points of interest include…
Why 64: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#8
Lava Flow Campground
Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Comfortable day · high 81°F
Located in the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho, the Lava Flow Campground is a unique camping area that offers visitors stunning views of the…
Why 64: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#9
Iron Bog Campground
Good
12.7 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Iron Bog Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Idaho. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#10
Iron Bog
Good
12.8 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Iron Bog camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Idaho. Situated in a stunning natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#11
Little Wood River - USBR
Prime
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 78°F· No active weather warnings
The Little Wood River USBR camping area is situated in the heart of Idaho and offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, forests, and rivers. Nearby points of interest…
Why 55: live conditions (prime) · 2 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#12
Silver Creek North
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Silver Creek North camping area is located in the beautiful state of Idaho. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. There are picnic…
Why 50: live conditions (prime)
50Solid
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#13
Silver Creek South
Prime
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Silver Creek South camping area is located in Idaho and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides campsites that are suitable for tents, RVs, or…
Why 50: live conditions (prime)
50Solid
Camping near Carey
The Carey area has 13 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Carey
How are these campgrounds ranked?
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