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River Side Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
8[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
50 ft[3]

River Side is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Boise National Forest, Idaho[4]. Recreation.gov lists 8 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes River Side as a primitive campground on the Deadwood River, where it meets the top of Deadwood Reservoir, set in a shady pine forest[5]. The listing says water is provided and a vault toilet sits up the hill above the campground[5]. All 8 sites are standard nonelectric[1]. Eight sites accept an RV or trailer and 8 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 50 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 1:00 PM[7][8]. Fishing and boating on the reservoir are mentioned in the listing[5].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 8
Site types[1] 8 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 50 ft (median 50 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 8 sites, tent at 8 sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 1:00 PM
People per site[9] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve River Side campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists River Side as reservable[2].
How long can an RV be at River Side?
Recreation.gov lists 50 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3].
Are the sites at River Side nonelectric?
Recreation.gov lists all 8 sites as standard nonelectric[1].
What are check-in and check-out times at River Side?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[7] and check-out at 1:00 PM[8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 8 overnight campsites at River Side: 8 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. River Side can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at River Side: 50 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 50 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. River Side is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Boise National Forest, Idaho. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for River Side. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at River Side: 8 sites accept an RV or trailer and 8 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at River Side on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at River Side on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Maximum people per campsite at River Side: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Fee information on Recreation.gov: There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.