Can you reserve a site at Riverside Campground (ID)?

Yes, Riverside Campground (ID) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Riverside Campground (ID) have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Riverside Campground (ID)

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sawtooth National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

1
Bookable site: 6,124 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

The facts

Season: June – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Riverside Campground (ID)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

Getting there

44.26690, -114.84910 · 44°16'0.8"N 114°50'56.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	33	43	50	60	69	80	79	70	56	38	25
Low °F	-3	-1	9	18	26	31	34	32	25	19	10	-2
Precip in	1.8	1.4	2.0	1.7	1.7	1.5	0.6	0.6	1.0	1.6	2.0	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Riverside Campground (ID)

Can you reserve a site at Riverside Campground (ID)?: Yes, Riverside Campground (ID) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Riverside Campground (ID) have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Also listed by

Riverside Campground (ID) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Riverside Campground (ID)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information

Restrictions:

Pets must be on a leash. All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Campers must occupy the site the first night and cannot go more than 24 hours there

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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