Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only)
Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Ketchum, ID, ID
Price: From $125 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Wood River Group Overnight Area is located inside the Wood River Campground, which has 30 single campsites for RV’s and tent camping, which are available for use on a first-come first-served basis. This campground is located on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6400 feet. Ketchum, Idaho is conveniently close, only 10 miles south.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/wood-river-group-overnight-area-tent-only to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful riverside campground on the Big Wood River at 6,400 feet elevation with paved roads, wooded sites, and friendly hosts. Highly rated at 4.8/5 stars with campers praising its proximity to Ketchum and ability to accommodate larger RVs.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, American Dipper, Western Tanager, and Killdeer present in the area. Campers report few mosquitoes.
Insider tips for Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only): Book early—federal campground with only 1 group site and 30 total single sites Arrive on weekdays (Thursday reported as good option) for better availability Paved roads and moderate spacing between wooded sites
Skip Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) if: You need hookups—no hookups available at group site. You want year-round camping—seasonal May through October only. You're sensitive to road noise during daytime hours.
Best time to visit Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only): May-October — Official operating season per verified data. September — Camper reported low occupancy with only one other site reserved on September 16th.
Nearby campgrounds: North Fork (Id) (Ketchum, ID), Murdock Campground (Hailey, ID), Caribou Campground (Hailey, ID), Easley Campground (STANLEY, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only)
Cell signal at Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) (Ketchum, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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.
Wood River Group Overnight Area is located inside the Wood River Campground, which has 30 single campsites for RV’s and tent camping, which are available for use on a first-come first-served basis. This campground is located on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6400 feet. Ketchum, Idaho is conveniently close, only 10 miles south.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with only 1 group site and 30 total single sites
Arrive on weekdays (Thursday reported as good option) for better availability
Paved roads and moderate spacing between wooded sites
Official operating season per verified data
Camper reported low occupancy with only one other site reserved on September 16th
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Ketchum, take Highway 75 north for 10 miles. Turn at the Wood River Campground sign. Stay on the main campground road for a short distance until you reach the group area parking lot on the right side of the road.
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- 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.
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