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Maple Grove Campground offers a unique and spacious camping experience nestled along the shores of Oneida Lake in Thatcher, Idaho. This charming campground provides a blend of nature and convenience, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat. With its 12 well-spaced campsites, each equipped with a fire ring, grill, and picnic table, Maple Grove is perfect for tent campers or those traveling in RVs. The sites are located along a dirt road that winds through a quiet, tree-lined area, providing ample space and privacy for all guests.
- Location: Located at Oneida Narrows Rd, Thatcher, ID 83283, Maple Grove Campground is situated approximately 7 miles down a dirt road with no cell service, offering a true escape from urban life. The campground's proximity to Oneida Lake allows for easy access to water-based activities like kayaking and canoeing.
- Facilities: Each campsite features a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. The campground has two vault toilets for visitor convenience. There is no potable water available on-site, so guests are encouraged to bring their own.
- Activities: Guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including kayaking, canoeing, and tubing. The nearby Family Fun Tubing offers rentals and shuttle services, making it convenient for those looking to explore the lake's calm waters and mild rapids.
Customers love the spacious sites and the serene location, which provides a perfect balance of nature and relaxation. Many visitors appreciate the affordability of the campground, currently priced at $5 per car per night, though there are plans to adjust pricing in the future. The limited number of sites ensures a more private experience for all guests.
- Customer Feedback:
- "We love this campground! The sites are much more spacious than most we've found, and the lake is right across the little road. We had a great time kayaking and canoeing." - Happy Camper
- "My only concern is the water in some of the pools are murky and mossy, but besides that, there is so much to love about this place!" - Nature Lover
- "A calm ride with just enough rapids to keep it interesting. My sister brought her own tubes, but I rented some from Family Fun Tubing. It was very convenient." - Water Sports Enthusiast
Maple Grove Campground is a hidden gem for those seeking an authentic camping experience in Idaho. With its peaceful setting and access to outdoor activities, it's the perfect destination for families, couples, and solo adventurers looking to connect with nature.
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Cynthia Mills
Aug 13
We love this campground! The sign says Maple Grove Campground. The approximately 12 sites (I didn't count) are much more spacious from most that you find these days. Each has a fire ring, a grill, a picnic table, and space for a good size tent or a camper. There are two vault toilets for the campground. The sites are strung along the lake, so for each site, the lake is right across the little road that is only used to reach the campsites. There are multiple turn in spots from the main dirt road, so the one between you and the lake is unlikely to see traffic. We bring a kayak and a canoe and have a great time! We went in June last year and there were no bugs. This year we went in August and saw a lot of hornets/wasps, but as a trade off, the fish were jumping. As you drive up to the campsite, you pass a boat/ tube take out spot and higher up a put in spot. This year we went tubing, and it was delightful. A calm ride with just enough rapids to keep it interesting. My sister brought her own tubes, but I rented some from Family Fun Tubing. They are located out on 36 not too far from Oneida Narrows Road toward Preston. They also offer a shuttle from their location to the put in and pick you up from the take out location about 90 minutes later to take you back. It was very convenient. The down side for this campground is that it is located about 7 miles down a dirt road with no cell service and they currently don't do reservations. There is also no potable water available, so you need to bring your own. The closest store/ gas station is in Preston which is roughly 30 minutes away. Right now the campground cost is$5 per car per night, which is amazing. They did have a notice posted that they are reviewing potentially market adjusting the price and making it per site instead of per car. They are also considering reservations, so you may want to check with the Pocatello office of the Bureau of Land Management before you go.
Karyn Webster
Sep 15
One of my favorite places to relax. My only concern is the water in some of the pools are murky and mossy. Pools are cleaned in Wednesday, but I'm not sure they're always getting scrubbed and/or drained Besides that, there is so much to love about this place, location, activities, reservations that limit the number of people, ambiance is ideal, just love it!
Kimberly McJunkin
Aug 07
We only made it as far as the boat put-in but took time to hike up to a cave. The three that ventured all the way to the top said it was awesome. The one that stopped halfway needs to get in better shape!
Aaron McAvoy
Sep 08
I mean I guess it's good
Jaden Bills
Jul 11
Wow! For only $5 a night, this campground had so much to offer! They had a beautiful lake right next to the camp that was awesome for some family water activities. They had a bathroom, and the host here is definitely what makes this place worth it! He was always up and about helping everyone he could. When our boat got broken, he spent the next hour trying to help us fix it and even offered us one of his batteries. He was a very devoted host and we will definitely be returning soon!