How do I access Great Rift Backcountry Area?

Great Rift Backcountry Area is a campground in Idaho. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.

What types of camping are available at Great Rift Backcountry Area?

Great Rift Backcountry Area supports tent camping, rv camping.

What amenities are at Great Rift Backcountry Area?

On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Activity

Tent CampingRV CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Hiking Trails

Great Rift Backcountry Area

ID · BLM Campground · BLM

Great Rift Backcountry Area is a blm campground Idaho. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping, rv camping. No fees. Amenities include hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

poor

Poor Cell Signal

Spotty coverage — may work in some areas

Verizon: weakAT&T: weakT-Mobile: none

About This Location

The Great Rift Backcountry Area offers a rugged, primitive camping experience amidst 635 square miles of dramatic volcanic landscapes. Ideal for self-sufficient adventurers, this free, year-round BLM site features unique lava flows and ice tubes. Visitors must be prepared for remote, hookup-free conditions in this breathtaking desert wilderness.

Experience the raw, prehistoric beauty of the Great Rift Backcountry Area, a premier destination for those seeking a true primitive escape. As the largest and deepest volcanic rift system in the continental U.S., this rugged landscape offers a unique opportunity to camp amidst 635 square miles of dramatic fissures, cinder cones, and lava flows. This BLM-managed site is ideal for self-sufficient tent and RV campers looking to explore otherworldly spatter caves and ice tubes. With no hookups available, it is perfect for adventurers craving solitude and geological wonder. Open year-round and free to access, the Great Rift provides an unparalleled, untamed desert experience for those prepared for backcountry conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Great Rift Backcountry Area?: Great Rift Backcountry Area is a campground in Idaho. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Great Rift Backcountry Area?: Great Rift Backcountry Area supports tent camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at Great Rift Backcountry Area?: On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 43.0058, -113.2594