USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Paris Springs Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 12
- Hookups
- 12 no hookups
- Season
- May 21 to September 5
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,627 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PARIS CAMPGROUND ACCESS (NFSR 30427) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Phone
- 541-351-1182
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
12 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Paris Springs Campground is situated in scenic Paris Canyon, about five miles from Paris, Idaho. It is about 20 miles from Bear Lake, at an elevation of 6,600 feet. The campground gives Bear Lake visitors the opportunity to camp in a quiet area with lush vegetation.
Recreation
Paris Creek runs alongside the campground, after bubbling up from Paris Spring, which can be accessed from a 300-yard trail within the site. Campers enjoy hiking and fishing along the creek.
Facilities
The campground contains three group sites and nine single-family campsites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but there is no electricity. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are dirt.
Natural Features
A mixed conifer and aspen forest covers the campground and much of Paris Canyon. Plentiful shade can be found throughout most of the campground. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Nearby Attractions
The Highline Trail, part of the National Trail System, can be accessed nearby. It is the premier trail of the Montpelier Ranger District, stretching 55 miles along the backbone of the Bear River Range. The trail is enjoyed by hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, motorcyclists and off-road vehicle enthusiasts from around the world.
Paris Ice Cave is also not far from the campground. Self-guided tours of the cave offer a look into an unusual cavern filled with ice year-round. The cave is not developed but a footpath leads through it.
Beautiful Bear Lake State Park is about 20 miles away, with boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Bear Lake's Raspberry Days festival occurs annually the first weekend in August, with a parade, fireworks, craft booths and a rodeo.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 15° | -9° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 18° | -9° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 22° | 6° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 26° | 14° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 36° | 23° | 70° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 47° | 34° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 57° | 41° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 55° | 45° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 48° | 30° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 35° | 8° | 72° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 25° | 0° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 16° | 1° | 41° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Harrys Hollow · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Davis Canyon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
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- Cloverleaf Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 19 sites
- Porcupine (Id) · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 17 sites
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