Ice Springs Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Ice Springs Campground is a National Forest campground near Mountain Home, Idaho.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mountain Home, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

Ice Springs Campground sits inside Boise National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, 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

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,000 ft

43.4832, -115.3969 in Elmore. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ice Springs Campground?

No. Ice Springs 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 Ice Springs Campground?

Camping at Ice Springs Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Ice Springs Campground?

No. Ice Springs Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Ice Springs Campground?

Ice Springs Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Ice Springs Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 9 miles

Anderson Ranch Reservoir's mapped center point is 9 miles from Ice Springs Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Anderson Ranch Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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