Best camping near Mackay
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Mackay, 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 15 of 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Phi Kappa Campground
Good
17.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Phi Kappa Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Idaho. Situated at an elevation of approximately 5,000 feet, this campground offers a variety of amenities to…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#2
Phi Kappa
Good
17.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Phi Kappa camping area, located in Idaho, offers campers a serene and captivating camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to cater to visitors' needs…
Why 88: live conditions (good) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#3
Broad Canyon Campground
Good
12.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Broad Canyon Campground in Idaho is a picturesque camping spot with stunning natural views. It offers a range of activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. The…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#4
Wildhorse Campground
Good
13.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Wildhorse Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Idaho. Situated amidst the stunning natural surroundings, this campground offers a range of amenities for…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#5
Wildhorse
Good
13.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 39°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
The Wildhorse camping area in Idaho offers a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in a stunning natural setting, this campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#6
Garden Creek
Good
9.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
Garden Creek Campground in Idaho offers established campsites in a peaceful, forested setting within the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 72: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#7
Garden Creek Campground
Good
9.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
Garden Creek Campground is a non-reservable and no-fee developed campsite in the Big Lost watershed of Idaho. The campsite is located along Garden Creek, which provides great…
Why 72: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#8
Joe T. Fallini - Mackay Reservoir
Good
10.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Joe T. Fallini Campground at Mackay Reservoir in Idaho offers established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water. RVs are welcome (up to 40…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#9
Joseph T. Fallini
Good
10.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Joseph T. Fallini Campground, located on the west shore of Mackay Reservoir in Idaho, offers established campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets. There’s no…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#10
Mackay Reservoir Access Area - IFG
Good
10.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Mackay Reservoir Access Area, located in the state of Idaho, is a popular camping area managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG). This campground offers a range of…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#11
Joseph T. Fallini Campground
Good
10.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
The Joseph T Fallini Campground Campsite is located in the Big Lost watershed of Idaho. It is a developed campground that offers non-reservable sites, and there is a fee for…
Why 71: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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#12
Star Hope
Good
14.0 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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#13
Star Hope Campground
Good
14.0 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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#14
Copper Basin Guard Station Rental Cabin
Good
9.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Mild day · high 69°F· No active weather warnings
Copper Basin Guard Station Rental Cabin is a popular camping area in Idaho, offering visitors a unique and rustic camping experience. The campground provides several amenities…
Why 67: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#15
Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground
Good
12.1 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
Camping near Mackay
The Mackay area has 18 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 Mackay
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.