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Campsite #1 at Helende Campground, ID
$12
Campsite #1
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 45 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | no signal |
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Campsite #1 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 45ft driveway, Accessible, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site
Campsite Reviews (8)
1.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 88% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 13% |
@KristenB526611 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #1
Im so sad. Half of the trees have been cut down or are marked to be cut down. It seems like theyre building another campground right behind this one and it just wont fit. Very little privacy. Bathrooms were awful on the first day. Someone created a small fire pit out of rocks next to the fire pit and the campsite was a mess. Branches and pine needles everywhere. We spent thirty minutes raking it away from the fire and clearing a spot for the tent. All in all Helende isnt what it used to be. So bummed.
@JeralynM453052 · Camped on Jul 13, 2022 at Campsite #1
What an absolutely beautiful, idyllic spot to go camping. We loved being in such a secluded campground. We were at 001, and we thought that that spot, or 003 were the best of them all. It was close to the river, had some nice tree cover, and the campsite and bathroom were clean and well maintained. We went during a brutal heat wave, so that was miserable because we went with young children and there was little relief from the sun. At the hottest times of the day I did wish there was more shade. But we loved the chipmunk visitors, the proximity to the river, the peace and quiet, and the view!! It was so gorgeous to look out around us into the forest. I’m truly glad we went to Helende.
Oh I almost forgot - the campsite is absolutely filthy … with dirt. Our feet were brown all day and night, and anything that went near the ground was covered with powder-fine dirt. So get ready to be dirty! But it’s easy to clean when you get home.
Oh I almost forgot - the campsite is absolutely filthy … with dirt. Our feet were brown all day and night, and anything that went near the ground was covered with powder-fine dirt. So get ready to be dirty! But it’s easy to clean when you get home.
@AndyB1366086 · Camped on May 25, 2022 at Campsite #1
This was our first stay. We really liked it and will return. Very quiet. Nice walks to the river.
@AnthonyQ699379 · Camped on May 21, 2022 at Campsite #1
Camp host was excellent. Campsite was cleanable and the bathrooms were the best we have ever used.
@LorenaE602 · Camped on Aug 31, 2020 at Campsite #1
Awesome site, very large and well maintained.
Word of warning- the water available at the site is a drinking fountain style set up, which makes filling bottles and pots tricky.
Word of warning- the water available at the site is a drinking fountain style set up, which makes filling bottles and pots tricky.
@jons485 · Camped on Jul 13, 2020 at Campsite #1
#1. Camp Host “Tall Paul” was soo Nice and informative!
#2. Super quiet and clean!
#3. Great location. Next to kirkham Hot Springs, and Sourdough Lodge for supplies.
#4. Great fishing hole in walking distance.
#2. Super quiet and clean!
#3. Great location. Next to kirkham Hot Springs, and Sourdough Lodge for supplies.
#4. Great fishing hole in walking distance.
@BrihannaS594 · Camped on Jun 19, 2020 at Campsite #1
The campsite manager was incredible! He brought us a whole stack of information about the history of the land, the hotsprings and a map to get them. Plus it was clean, potty was fully stocked and the area was so peaceful.
@KarlaC168 · Camped on May 25, 2020 at Campsite #1
Beautiful views and clean restrooms!
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