05 reviewsSelect a month, then check for open campsites
Price
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
256,000+ sites monitored · Email, SMS, or in-app notifications
Learn more about alerts →Walk-in fans who request site 2 (steps down to Coon Lake) or backpack site 2 will get the privacy this place is capable of. Summer is the sweet spot for swimming and the Chase Point esker trail, but book early, reservations open 120 days out and fill up.
Potable water is unreliable at the Rustic Campground, multiple visitors found none on arrival. Bring your own or call ahead. Closely spaced sites in parts of the campground also frustrate anyone who came for quiet, and there are no hookups, no pets, and no dump station.
Reference information about Rustic Campground compiled from official sources. Every claim links to its source. View official page →
No sign-in required. Your reactions help us improve this page.
Context for the broader area surrounding Rustic Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Located in South central Idaho within the <A HREF="http://www.fws.gov/Refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=14614">Minidoka Wildlife Refuge</a>. Lake Walcott is administered by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. Created by <AHREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Minidoka+Dam">Minidoka Dam</a>, which is part of the <AHREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Minidoka%20Project">Mindoka Project. </a> Boat fishing on Lake Walcott is permitted from April 1 through September 30 in designated areas. Approximately 5 miles of shoreline are available for year-round bank fishing. Available species include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, and yellow perch. Reservoir acre feet and total reservoir capacity and cubic feet/second release rates for rivers below <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/burtea.html">Upper Snake River Basin</a> reservoirs and select river locations are updated daily and graphically provided. Site offers: dump station, flush toilets, drinking water, hiking, pull-through camping sites, barrier-free access. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/pn/hydromet/ramps/walcott/walcott.html"> Boat ramp elevations.</a> Historic Walcott Park, located on the west end of Lake Walcott, once housed an experimental farm, housing for Bureau of Reclamation workers, a resort, and a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. Stone retaining walls built by CCC workers still stand. A kiosk on the park's south end describes the park's history with a series of interpretive panels.
Directions: Located 13 miles northeast of Rupert off Interstate 86.
Compare with similar sites, watch availability, and build a packing list — Camp Sage handles all of it.
Summer brings warm days perfect for swimming and hiking, making it the most popular season—so be sure to book early, as reservations open 120 days in advance. The campground operates seasonally with opening and closing dates that shift based on Minnesota's unpredictable spring and fall weather. Check the current season dates on the ParkFinder page before planning your trip to ensure the campground will be open for your visit.
Seasonal info: summer best, lakes warm for swimming and wildlife viewing peaks.
Reservation tips, booking windows, and free cancellation alerts.
Sources indicate basic rustic facilities: vault/pit toilets are available; reports on potable water and showers are mixed (some visitors report showers and clean bathroom facilities, while others note no water at the Rustic Campground). No definitive information found about hookups, dump station, or Wi‑Fi.
Researching this campground? Ask anything — other campers and our team will weigh in. No visit required.
Short heads-ups about the road in, gear quirks, timing, and more. You don't have to have been here to share what you know.
Be the first to review this campground
Every adventure creates another. Share what you learned so the next camper feels a little more prepared heading out.