Warm River Campground, Ashton, ID

Warm River Campground is located in the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest (1 hr 4 min northeast of Idaho Falls, ID) with an elevation of 5,298 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 15 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 2 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $75.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (48)

4.3 out of 5

5 star		58%
4 star		23%
3 star		8%
2 star		2%
1 star		6%

@KayR5BC9F089E7 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #2

We had a fabulous Warm River adventure, once again. Weve tent-camped there for years and it is our all time favorite campground. This year since our timing was a little later than usual, we worked with Outdoorsy and had a camper placed on our site. Under that wonderful canopy of trees with the river singing, it was again perfect! Well be back next year as Warm River calls us

@RobertM1452522 · Camped on Sep 18, 2024 at Campsite #GS1

Close to the Tetons and Yellowstone.

@HannahR5786163 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #27

We stayed in site 27 and really enjoyed it there! We had our own little dock down the steps on the river. The only downside of staying at this site was that it was directly across the river from the platform for others to enjoy, so not much privacy at all. Also, apparently the best fishing is on the other side of our campsite and we had people literally walking through our campsite to get to the favorite fishing spot every single day.

@LarryN3972868 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #20

Very clean campground, with lots of hungry trout in the river.

@Katherine76321 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #20

Hosts were friendly and helpful. Clean vault toilets. Nice, large camp lots. Warning: there is nothing "warm" about Warm River.

@KamasP7A7985F0 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #2

Our favorite camping location. We go every summer. The facilities are always clean and the grounds are taken care of. We love to fish and float the river. Not to mentioned its a great location to take day trips to West Yellowstone, Island Park or to go into Yellowstone National Park. This year was the most excellent due to the camp hosts. They worked hard to make it a great experience. Super friendly and approachable.

@DeanC5469970 · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #4

Warm River is an amazing campground. Floating the river is always fun. Lots of beautiful birds. We visited Mesa Falls. Had a great huckleberry milkshake in Ashton!

@RussL6390095 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #4

We enjoyed our stay at Warm River, but it was marred by the theft of a sleeping bag that was left to air out while we ate breakfast in our camper. Apart from that, the place was well-kept and beautiful.

@JohnA6427447 · Camped on Sep 13, 2023 at Campsite #4

One of our favorite all-time campgrounds! The camp hostess and host were incredible. They are the absolute best hosts we have ever had. Mesa Falls and Teardrop Lake are close by and great places to visit. The hike from the campground is great. Just an incredible place to be!

@DonWC30C75E3C8 · Camped on Sep 10, 2023 at Campsite #23

Best camp hosts very helpful. A lot of bear activity

@JessicaM36C796 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #16

Our camp was near the river and fully shaded. Just perfect!

@Shaunt594A6C25 · Camped on Jul 2, 2023 at Campsite #18

The camp hosts this year were amazing!! They were kind and yet kept the campground clean and orderly.

@MarshaS5838305 · Camped on Jun 30, 2023 at Campsite #18

The camp hosts were the best we have ever had. Donna and her husband made our stay delightful!

@DedraW7E0EA0BB · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #19

Such a beautiful area! I enjoy the trail for walks/runs, husband loves the river for fishing. So much to see around the area too. Camp hosts were AMAZING! We just loved them! Also, I’ve NEVER seen such clean camping restrooms EVER! We love it at warm river, we don’t love the mosquitoes…but love the area it’s beautiful!

@RenieG0F545709 · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #15

Clean campground with level spots for tent camping. Lots of mosquitos because it's right on the river. Tenters didn't have parking right at their spot which meant schlepping stuff back and for to the parking lot. That was a drag. There is firewood for sale at $8/bundle. It was not great wood and there was no kindling available.

@KamasP7A7985F0 · Camped on Jun 19, 2023 at Campsite #4

Great camp hosts this year (2023). We stayed in site #2 which is one you reserve. The grounds are well cared for and the bathrooms are clean. It’s one of our favorite campgrounds to stay at.

@BrenanD2B4C1A8 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #18

Great camp host and great place to camp

@MaryLeeRE9A5C8 · Camped on Jun 12, 2023 at Campsite #18

Campground, landscape and toilet facilities were very well cared for. Wonderful campground.

@JohnR2194126 · Camped on Sep 1, 2022 at Campsite #15

Lack of hand cleaner in the potty forces one to use the nearby stand pipe. All the hand cleaners were empty

@ChrisT3416096 · Camped on Aug 24, 2022 at Campsite #2

The Hosts were super friendly

@DanielH5239181 · Camped on Aug 16, 2022 at Campsite #18

Campsite had no shade and was down wind from the bathrooms. Good place recreation but not a place for camping overnight for further travel the next day.

@RickH5164294 · Camped on Jul 6, 2022 at Campsite #19

We were unable to stay in the spot we had reserved due to a bear coming into camp the night before, but the camp hosts moved us to another sight which was first come first serve in the lower camp area. The Warm river is wonderful for family tubing down the river. Wide and shallow and slow flowing. We watched many families with children of all ages really enjoying the water. Bike trails in the area were wonderful. We rode up into Island Park from the camp and back. We drove to Mesa Falls which is within 10 to 15 miles from the camp. A must see visit. Glad we were able to spend two nights there.

@DianeF3801304 · Camped on Jul 4, 2022 at Campsite #2

Campground closed an hour before arrived due to bear activity. Trying to get refund but put on hold 21 min. Still on the road with limited services. We had to stay in a hotel because not able to find tent site.

@TylerM9177915 · Camped on Jun 23, 2022 at Campsite #17

Beautiful campground. Probably the cleanest bathrooms I've ever used at a campground. Close to tons of fun outdoor recreation. Will stay there again.

@LVRVV9601379 · Camped on Jun 21, 2022 at Campsite #16

Very clean bathrooms & sites. The Camp hosts are very accommodating. Any questions we had had for the surrounding areas or the campground the host went out of their way to make sure we experienced the best that the area & campground had to offer! We would definitely stay here again!

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