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Rose Lake

11 Reviews

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Location

Rose Lake is located in Idaho

Coordinates

47.553351 N
116.45734 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
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Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Gisele S.

Scout

Reviewed May. 11, 2024

Weird place

We didn't feel secure at this location, it was very removed from the main road, it was not looked after (grass was very high), and it seemed liked someone was living there permanently. Generally weird vibes.

Month of VisitJune

Andrew S.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2023

Not many spaces

I followed the road past the sportsman’s access sign as suggested by someone else. Turned left at the first corner, found one campsite and continued. The road turns into private land and I had to turn around. Camped at the first site. Wasn’t bad. Very open. Right near the water. Good gravel road. Only saw 2 other people while there. One stayed at the corner. Stayed one night. A deer walked right through camp.

Month of VisitSeptember

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April C.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 13, 2022

It's a place to sleep

I struggled with this place, it would be really great if the two lot areas were level. There isn't a level spot anywhere. That is my only complaint, except for the people who parked right in front of the only restroom for the entire night. That was weird trying to get around their overspilled car to use the restroom.

Plenty of room for people to camp. There was one car when we arrived, and more pulled up throughout the night. You can walk down to the lake and sit on the dock to watch the sunset.

Month of VisitOctober

Jake M.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 24, 2022

Rose Lake

It’s a small area, but there is a big space for large vans and campers and as you go down to the lake there are two campsites next to the bathroom that are perfect for tent camping. (if you can get the spot)

Month of VisitOctober

Russell P.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2022

Great spot on the lake

Great, easy location. The last road is unpaved for a short bit with minor potholes.

A handful of spots near the lake in three different nooks. A bit uneven but a couple blocks worked for us.

A bit busy with the boat dock and lots of bugs at night. Still worth it!

Month of VisitAugust

Brooke T.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 3, 2022

Beautiful, Simple

For a free stop on the way to a primary destination, this was the most pleasant surprise. Strolled in at 11 pm and although it was dark & other campers, it was easy to find a spot. The morning revealed a beautiful lake/dock, clean pit toilet and pet friendly space. It was very simple, but perfect quick stop for us.

Month of VisitAugust

Daniel

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2021

Bad Timing?

Packed up and left due to a belligerent and homeless vagrant. Small, beautiful lake. Uneven, rocky dispersed camping areas.

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Eric

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 14, 2020

A decent stop

Pulled into the campground late at night. It was snowy so we were the only ones. We were able to pull off beside of the bathroom. There were 2 picnic tables/fire rings off to the side. Nice lake when waking up. Would explore other options next time but is nice if you’re in a pinch.

Kathleen D.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020

Convenient Stop

We pulled in after sundown — so grateful to find a safe spot close to the Hwy (en route to our next national park). There was no entry signage beyond the boat launch. The Dyrt map and other reviewer’s directions were accurate. There seemed to be two large lots (one grass, one gravel) that were camping permissible. We were in the second gravel lot. There appeared to be 5 total groups of campers spread over two spacious lots with plenty room for more. There are fewer options for tent campers. One is a little clearing and fire ring under the trees at the rear of the gravel lot (see pic). The gravel lot proved to be a very uncomfortable slant for our rooftop tent.

Toilet. Pretty little lake (but nothing you’d want to swim in. Pretty murky and gas polluted water by the boat launch). 3 night limit. Not a place you target for a vacation, but a lovely free spot along the way.

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UnnamedAdventures

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2019

Nice spot for a quick stop

Rose Lake campsite is a nice spot minutes right off of the highway. The original posting has the public access area for the camping but the camping area is near the boat launch(take your first left when going to the public access). Near the public access there is a outhouse. When you get to the correct area there is a mowed area to park your travel trailer, setup a tent or park your RV. This area is very buggy so be prepared, we stopped in late July. There is no cell phone service too! Check out our blog at www.unnadventures.com or follow our journey on facebook or instagram at Unnamed Adventures.

Month of VisitAugust

Jess G.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2019

Boat access

Nice little loop camp ground, 3 sites that were pretty spacious all include a fire ring and picnic table. Free camping for up to 3 days. Right on the lake! Nice dock to go out to fish on as well. 1 vault toilet. Nice big parking lot for boats and trailers! Right off of i90.

Month of VisitJuly