Bear Valley Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Bear Valley Campground is a National Forest campground near Stanley, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Bear Valley Campground sits inside Boise National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Salmon-Challis 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
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,400 ft
44.4111, -115.3701 in Valley. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Bear Valley Campground?
No. Bear Valley 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 Bear Valley Campground?
Camping at Bear Valley Campground is free.
Who manages Bear Valley Campground?
Bear Valley Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Bear Valley Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Bear Valley Campground, in straight-line miles: Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles), and Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Stanley and campgrounds in Valley.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30