Spring Bar
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $12 per night. Spring Bar is a National Forest campground near Riggins, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Spring Bar sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater 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
- Single Site: $12 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,849 ft
45.4259, -116.1539 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Spring Bar?
No. Spring Bar 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 Spring Bar?
Camping at Spring Bar costs Single Site: $12 per night.
Is there drinking water at Spring Bar?
Yes, Spring Bar has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Spring Bar?
Spring Bar is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Spring Bar
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Spring Bar, in a straight line: Burgdorf Hot Springs (hot spring, 16 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Riggins and campgrounds in Idaho.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01