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Warm River Campground

Warm River Campground is located on its namesake in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho. Visitors love the campground for its river tubing opportunities. Fishing and hiking are popular as well.

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.

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.

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.

Season: Late May-Early September

After season: Weather dependent, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water.

Reservations

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Season: Late May-Early September

After season: Weather dependent, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water.

General Information

Season: Late May-Early September

After season: Weather dependent, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water.

Open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

  • Single Site                                     $25.00
  • Double Site                                   $50.00
  • Single Site (electric/water)    $31.00
  • Group Area (Sun.-Thurs.)        $100.00
  • Group Area (Fri.-Sat.)                $200.00
  • Extra Vehicle (ea.)                       $7.00

Ashton Ranger Office 2022

Address: 46 Highway 20 Ashton Ashton, ID 83420
Phone: (208) 652-7442
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.12075585

Longitude: -111.3110977

Directions

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.12, -111.31361
44°7'12"N, 111°18'49"W

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 16th, 2025