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Caribou Campground

Federal campground in Sawtooth National Forest

Location: Hailey, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/caribou-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Quiet and secluded campground with a nearby stream and easy access. Real campers praise it as a peaceful retreat, though note the price is steep for the amenities offered.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, American Red Squirrel, American Dipper, Killdeer, Western Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, and Thamnophis elegans vagrans (garter snake) documented in the area.

Insider tips for Caribou Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site, especially during peak season. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for potential QR code payment option. Only 1 tent site available — expect limited availability. Road conditions rough for passenger vehicles — high-clearance recommended.

Skip Caribou Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. You require modern amenities — facilities are basic (fire rings and picnic tables only).. Dog owners should note leash enforcement is inconsistent per camper reports.. You prefer paved roads — access road is rough and creates dust..

Best time to visit Caribou Campground: September — Labor Day visit reported as quiet with low crowds during shoulder season within May-October operating window..

Nearby campgrounds: Murdock Campground (Hailey, ID), North Fork (Id) (Ketchum, ID), Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) (Ketchum, ID), Easley Campground (STANLEY, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Caribou Campground

Cell signal at Caribou Campground (Hailey, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Caribou Campground

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Hailey, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground.✕ You require modern amenities — facilities are basic (fire rings and picnic tables only).✕ Dog owners should note leash enforcement is inconsistent per camper reports.✕ You prefer paved roads — access road is rough and creates dust.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure a site, especially during peak season.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for potential QR code payment option.

Only 1 tent site available

expect limited availability.

Road conditions rough for passenger vehicles

high-clearance recommended.

Best: September

Labor Day visit reported as quiet with low crowds during shoulder season within May-October operating window.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Pika, American Red Squirrel, American Dipper, Killdeer, Western Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, and Thamnophis elegans vagrans (garter snake) documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Sawtooth National Forest
N/A

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sawtooth National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sawtooth National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Caribou Campground cost per night?+
Caribou Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Caribou Campground open?+
Caribou Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Caribou Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Caribou Campground?+
Caribou Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Caribou Campground?+
Caribou Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Caribou Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Caribou Campground is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Caribou Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Caribou Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Caribou Campground cost per night?+
What season is Caribou Campground open?+
Does Caribou Campground have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Murdock Campground

Hailey, ID

From $20/night

North Fork (Id)

Ketchum, ID

From $22/night

Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only)

Ketchum, ID

From $125/night

Easley Campground

STANLEY, ID

From $20/night

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