Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground is a National Forest campground near Custer, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground sits inside Sawtooth National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Salmon-Challis National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,896 ft
44.2623, -114.7081 in Custer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground?
No. Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground?
Camping at Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground is free.
Who manages Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground?
Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Stovepipe Springs Dispersed Campground, in straight-line miles: Sunbeam Hot Springs (hot spring, 2 miles), Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 14 miles), and Boat Box Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Custer and campgrounds in Custer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01