Paris Springs Campground

AUD & DI CAMPGROUNDS HC-82 BOX 1158
DUCK CREEK, UT 84762

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.

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 12 sites
Picnic table: all 12 sites
Pets allowed: all 12 sites
Group sites: 3 of 12 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 75 people

Directions

From Paris, Idaho, and U.S. Highway 89, turn west onto County Road 421 at the sign for Paris Canyon. Continue west approximately 4 miles and take the left fork of the Y onto County Road 427. Continue one mile, to campground at the end of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Holly A

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We reserved site ten and it was not big enough for our 27 foot trailer. We found another family to swap sites with. I would recommend only doing tents at that site. It is a fun spot though with the creek running through. Not every site has a water spigot but you can walk to one fairly close by. (There’s one near site 6) site 7 was closed due to flooding. There’s a spot to park a vehicle but the campsite itself was unusable and blocked for use. (Which makes it a quieter spot to camp next to and a spot for an extra vehicle.) Site 4 is right on the walkway to the springs. The springs are fun to walk to and get in but they are freezing. You can’t tolerate it long. The porta potties are near the group site but a little bit of a walk from other sites. The Paris ice caves are a short driving distance and fun to explore. There’s a walkway around back with a boardwalk if you don’t like to climb. Bear lake and Bloomington lake are a short drive. The gas station nearby has fun treats to buy, the best being homemade cinnamon rolls in the morning. You can get ice and firewood there as well. The camp host is very friendly and accommodating. He was reachable by phone (if you drive down to get service) and came by in the mornings.

Clare M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We loved our site by the river. The space was tight for two large tents but it worked. I liked that it was shady and had good hammock spots. The downside is that the only two bathrooms were on the other side of the loop. Not too far away, but a large group had parked 6 trailers around both restrooms so it felt like walking into someone’s site every time you had to go. The short trail to the spring was great with kids and the campground was a great spot for a day trip to Bear Lake.

Cory B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Awesome spot, small campground not busy even when full. Great host

Denise B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We love Paris Springs campground for the location and ease of getting to the campsite. It is very close to Bear Lake and other attractions. We noticed this time that the campground was beginning to look run down a bit. We noticed that there is no on-site camp host even though there is a designated spot for one. There is no longer a garbage dumpster on site, and you have to pack out your own garbage. There are also no clear boundaries between group sites and ended up with campers from another group pitching their tents next to our tents. We thought the open area next to our firepit would be part of our site and would not have to worry about sharing.

Billie W

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Site #8 water isn’t working, my only complaint. The Host was very kind and helpful. This campground is close to Bear lake, Paris ice cave, and Bloomington lake. All fantastic spots to explore.

Sam H

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The camp host was really nice and awesome to talk with and the campground is beautiful. We love the river and being close to Bear Lake. But the bathrooms are a major issue because they weren’t well maintained and we had to walk around the entire loop to get to them.

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