Little Camas Reservoir
Boise National Forest
Write a Review Camas Reservoir Road Mountain Home, ID 83647 208-587-7961 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.348, -115.392
Overview of Little Camas Reservoir
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by JulieDavid on 9/23/2021
Longest RV Reported: 26 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Jvandenbrink on 7/25/2020
Elevation 4,921 ft / 1,499 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes







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Reviews of Little Camas Reservoir 8 people have reviewed this location.
“Spectacular and sad at same time”
Reviewed 9/23/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 25' (Class A) |
This is remote BLM camping at its best! Two miles down a dirt road and you come to the entrance to the boat ramp. Note: do not take any of the earlier public access entrances unless you have a car sized vehicle - roads are very narrow and rough and there is no place to turn around. When you come to the boat ramp, take the first entra... more
This is remote BLM camping at its best! Two miles down a dirt road and you come to the entrance to the boat ramp. Note: do not take any of the earlier public access entrances unless you have a car sized vehicle - roads are very narrow and rough and there is no place to turn around. When you come to the boat ramp, take the first entrance (coming from the south). This takes you to a large flat area with multiple existing fire rings. There is plenty of space to turn around. The second entrance is quite treacherous with sharp turns on narrow roads - we could not have got our 25 foot rig in this entrance.
We saw no other people while we were there. Cows, deer, and birds are abundant. Sadly (this is the reason for sad in my title), the reservoir is completely dry and, according to Google, has been for quite a few years. We bicycled around (and in when we could) the reservoir. The bottom is cracked mud columns that are sun-dried on the top and muddy on the bottom so somewhat unstable. The cows eat the scrub greens along the edges.
Good cell service. We loved it!
JulieDavid would stay here again
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“Reservoir is quite small but still a nice area”
Reviewed 6/19/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
We got here late in the day but there are tons of flat areas and fire rings that indicate where to camp. If the reservoir (quite low when we were there) isn’t a nice view, the stars are absolutely astounding here. Could easily make out the Milky Way and shooting stars, it was wonderful. There was one other vehicle near us but other... more
We got here late in the day but there are tons of flat areas and fire rings that indicate where to camp. If the reservoir (quite low when we were there) isn’t a nice view, the stars are absolutely astounding here. Could easily make out the Milky Way and shooting stars, it was wonderful.
There was one other vehicle near us but other than that, didn’t see much of anyone else!
YvonneP would stay here again
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“Compare to others we stayed at on this trip this was pretty bland. ”
Reviewed 8/27/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
It’s free!! There is cows everywhere!! The reservoir was very low when we were there but still a pretty view. There was quite a bit of traffic going up to the RV park near by. There is vault toilets and fire ring otherwise no other amenities. There was no one else camping there when we were there so as far as noise that way it was quie... more
It’s free!! There is cows everywhere!! The reservoir was very low when we were there but still a pretty view. There was quite a bit of traffic going up to the RV park near by. There is vault toilets and fire ring otherwise no other amenities. There was no one else camping there when we were there so as far as noise that way it was quiet. Bring your own firewood. Overall we enjoyed it and would stay here again.
Camellia would stay here again
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“Beautiful spot”
Reviewed 8/16/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Nice view of the reservoir and nearby hills. Very quiet. Has very clean bathrooms. We were the only vehicle on a Saturday night.
brwitten would stay here again
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“Great for passing through ”
Reviewed 7/25/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
We were passing through this area and settled on this place. 2-3 good and level spots. The reservoir is more like a puddle these days but no one is around.
Jvandenbrink would stay here again
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“All alone except for two farm up on ridge ”
Reviewed 8/13/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | N/A |
RV Length: | 25' (Class A) |
Had a beautiful full moon night reflection on the water and no one else around. Gravel road was not bad but lake of farms did have a little odor at times.
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“Quiet, but smelly.”
Reviewed 8/4/2018
Days stayed: | 3 |
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Currently there is some sort of dangerous algae infestation with the water which is making it smell a bit. Can't go swimming or let dogs play in the water safely according to the signs. Only a handful of fishers over the past few days. My third and last day is Saturday, only one other camper in a tent on the other side of the water.... more
Currently there is some sort of dangerous algae infestation with the water which is making it smell a bit. Can't go swimming or let dogs play in the water safely according to the signs.
Only a handful of fishers over the past few days. My third and last day is Saturday, only one other camper in a tent on the other side of the water.
The bugs are loud, but don't seem to bite. Netting in the window seemed to work for me.
4 and 5 Verizon bars although I've had a call drop twice.
One fisherman got caught in a mud puddle. I let him use my cellphone and got several followup calls from 2-4AM from his wife, the towing company, and his insurance company. :/
The vault toilet is clean, but the site areas are trashed with old boxes, beer cans, etc. I'm taking a bit extra with me when I go but I don't have the capacity to take enough to make a big dent.
time2van would stay here again
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“Nice lake side views, but buggy.”
Reviewed 9/3/2017
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | Open, on small mound |
RV Length: | 24' |
This was a las minute "One Nighter" on way to Craters of the Moon. Main dirt road is fine, well kept. Side roads to camping "Sites" location maybe not so nice, narrow and slow. There are a few area locations and like Goldilocks, some won't fit all. I tried one or two of the first ones, but a little too jammed and didn't want to get... more
This was a las minute "One Nighter" on way to Craters of the Moon. Main dirt road is fine, well kept. Side roads to camping "Sites" location maybe not so nice, narrow and slow. There are a few area locations and like Goldilocks, some won't fit all.
I tried one or two of the first ones, but a little too jammed and didn't want to get stuck. Solo here. you can see the "One Holers" at the main location points. I found the one, and up on a small mound for a "Room with a View" Which was nice.
Now, the dark secret, Bugs... I'm finally learning why reservoirs are so good for fish. As Carl Sagan used say, "There are Millions of Millions...." of bugs. Non threatening other than just an annoyance. You can "Hear" them swarming.
I did have great, SID (Solar-Internet-DISH) so stayed several days, but with the bugs it was time to move on. Also, occasional Stagnant water smell would waffle through the area... not a big deal, passes in a few minutes. Bugs, were the main thing, sorta like gnats...
fpoole would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- fishing
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- water available
Pets
- pets
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