Warm River
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Wildlife Caution
- Idaho Off-road Vehicle Safety Message
A $7 fee for each extra vehicle will be collected at the campground.
- Off-road vehicles not permitted
- Please bring reservation confirmation to the campground
- Walk-in sites may be available
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST ASHTON ID
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 208-558-7658
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 025, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop WARM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop WARM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site GS-1, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop SING, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop SING, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
