How do I access Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area?

Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area is a campground in Idaho. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.

What types of camping are available at Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area?

Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area supports tent camping.

What amenities are at Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area?

On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Activity

Tent CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Hiking Trails

Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area

ID · BLM Campground · BLM

Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area is a blm campground Idaho. This primitive-level campground offers tent 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

Hell’s Half Acre Wilderness Study Area offers a primitive, free camping experience within Idaho’s vast, 5,200-year-old lava fields. Perfect for self-sufficient adventurers, this stark, undeveloped landscape provides solitude, rugged hiking trails, and exceptional stargazing. It is an ideal destination for those seeking true wilderness immersion far from modern amenities.

Discover the raw, lunar beauty of Hell’s Half Acre Wilderness Study Area, a vast 66,000-acre expanse of ancient lava flows in Idaho. This primitive, year-round BLM site offers a unique camping experience for those seeking solitude amidst a 5,200-year-old basalt landscape. Explore rugged hiking trails winding through deep crevices and sparse, hardy vegetation where mule deer, antelope, and coyotes roam. This free, undeveloped site is perfect for self-sufficient tent campers and adventurers looking to disconnect in a stark, otherworldly environment. With no hookups or modern amenities, it is an ideal destination for those who thrive on true wilderness immersion and astronomical stargazing in the Idaho high desert.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area?: Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area is a campground in Idaho. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area?: Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area supports tent camping.
What amenities are at Hell's Half Acre Wilderness Study Area?: On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 43.4722, -112.3469