Spillway Campground

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mountain Home, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

Spillway 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: 4,265 ft

43.3572, -115.4475 in Elmore. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Spillway Campground?

No. Spillway 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 Spillway Campground?

Camping at Spillway Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Spillway Campground?

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

Who manages Spillway Campground?

Spillway Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Spillway Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 0.1 miles

Anderson Ranch Reservoir's mapped center point is 0.1 miles from Spillway Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Anderson Ranch Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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