Top Dog Friendly Camping near Banks, ID

Looking for the best pet-friendly campgrounds near Banks? Find the best sites near Banks where you bring your dog and enjoy a scenic view. Each pet-friendly spot offers quick access to one or more of Banks's most popular destinations.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Banks, ID (104)

    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Flats Campground
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    1.

    Pine Flats Campground

    8 Reviews
    22 Photos
    199 Saves
    Garden Valley, Idaho
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $15 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Boise Riverside RV Park
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    2.

    Boise Riverside RV Park

    19 Reviews
    34 Photos
    95 Saves
    Garden City, Idaho

    Nestled in the Treasure Valley right on the Boise River, we are close to many area attractions. Boise RV parks offers a full range of enjoyment for the whole family and facilities for group gatherings. Our friendly and personalized service will be waiting to make your family or group's stay comfortable and enjoyable. We offer clean restroom facilities, hot showers, laundry facilities, river and greenbelt access surrounded by large commons areas.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $53 - $95 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground — Lake Cascade State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground — Lake Cascade State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground — Lake Cascade State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Campground — Lake Cascade State Park

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    Sugarloaf Campground — Lake Cascade State Park

    20 Reviews
    70 Photos
    118 Saves
    Cascade, Idaho

    45 sites, no hook-ups. Central drinking water. Nice tent living pads. Vault restrooms. Boat Ramp with handling docks. Great birding area. Secluded campground.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    4.

    Deadwood Campground

    8 Reviews
    25 Photos
    116 Saves
    Lowman, Idaho

    Overview: Deadwood Campground is a small campground that is located at the scenic confluence of the Deadwood River and the South Fork of the Payette River on the Banks-Lowman Road 17. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and hiking the nearby trails. The campground is adjacent from the river acces point. Natural Features: The campground is situated at the foot of a forested hillside. Towering Ponderosa pines are scattered throughout the site, offering partial shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Recreation: The Deadwood Ridge trailhead is located in this campground, and the campground also serves as a river access point for the South Fork of the Payette River. Camping use at this site is moderate. Driveway lengths for RV's are limited to camp trailers less than 15 feet in length. Nearby Attractions: Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. The area offers scenic views, wildlife watching, historical information kiosks and several trail opportunities. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities on the South Fork and Main Payette Rivers. Several companies in the area offer guided half and full-day trips.

    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
  • 5.

    Riverlife RVing

    4 Reviews
    9 Photos
    21 Saves
    Sweet, Idaho

    Riverlife is located 5.3 miles west of Horseshoe Bend on the beautiful Payette River. There is ATV/UTV trails nearby. Fishing & kayaking right here on the river. Visit the beautiful Black Canyon Reservoir about 8 miles.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Montour WMA Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Montour WMA Campground

    6.

    Montour WMA Campground

    4 Reviews
    2 Photos
    111 Saves
    Sweet, Idaho
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $8 / night

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    Big Eddy Campground

    3 Reviews
    11 Photos
    34 Saves
    Ola, Idaho

    Overview Big Eddy Campground is located approximately 15 miles north of Banks, Idaho, just off Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities. Big Eddy used to be a water stop for the old steam engines. The foundation of the old water tower can still be seen across the river. Big Eddy Campground is one of 4 campgrounds that lie along State Highway 55, on the North Fork of the Payette River between Banks and Smiths Ferry. Natural Features: The campground is situated is a scenic canyon just above Highway 55. The mountains are forested with a mix of Ponderosa and lodgepole pines and shade is plentiful within most of the campground. Summer days are warm, reaching 80-90 degrees; nights are cooler. Recreation: The North Fork Payette River is a very popular location for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The Payette Whitewater Roundup is held annually in July along different sections of the river. Anglers will find good to excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $15 / night

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    River Pond Campground

    3 Reviews
    15 Photos
    49 Saves
    Crouch, Idaho
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Recreation Site
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Recreation Site
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    South Fork Recreation Site

    3 Reviews
    17 Photos
    36 Saves
    Garden Valley, Idaho

    ALERT - The Swirly Canyon segment of the South Fork Payette River stretch offers opportunities for camping and fishing in a scenic mountain area. The BLM's South Fork Recreation Site is an undeveloped camping spot along the river.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Showers
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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews In Banks

334 Reviews of 104 Banks Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Country Corners Campground & RV Park
    September 12, 2024

    Country Corners Campground & RV Park

    Clean, quiet and good for an overnight stop

    We arrived late, but it was no problem. Everything was great - quiet, but near the highway. Showers and bathrooms were super clean. We walked to the little cafe down the street and had a nice country breakfast before going on our way to Idaho.

  • Camper-submitted photo from River Point RV Park
    August 27, 2024

    River Point RV Park

    Right off I-84. Perfect when passing through.

    I found this place using the Dyrt app and was happy with the stay. We only spent one night here as we were passing through town. I purchased the site after hours, and everything was paid for; check-in and registration were all done from my smartphone. I paid$70 for a backup sight with full hookups. They have 24-hour shower/bathroom stalls that are very clean and nice. It is located right off I-84, so some light traffic will be heard. It is in a small city with plenty of options to eat out. Boise is only 1 hour away, which isn't bad if you want to explore that part of Idaho. Overall, it was clean, quiet, and easy to navigate.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Malheur County Fairgrounds
    August 27, 2024

    Malheur County Fairgrounds

    Low cost opt

    I like the idea of being able to camp cheap and all, but if there happens to be a storm before the day you pull in, you might encounter some mud in the grassy area. Not complaining, but was trying to stay out of the mud as I have a dog who doesn’t care where he runs and that can be a problem with the wife inside trailer.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Irish Point Dispersed Camp Ground
    August 6, 2024

    Irish Point Dispersed Camp Ground

    Beautiful spot, but difficult to get to

    About an hour off the highway, 7 miles of which are washboard-bumpy gravel roads along the lake cliffside (Had to drive under 10mph those last 7 miles). We were in an AWD sprinter van, and the road conditions definitely put a damper on the night. Site is right on the water gorgeous once you’re there. The stars were incredible. Toilet on site but the flies were swarming.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bull Trout Lake Campground
    July 20, 2024

    Bull Trout Lake Campground

    Great Campground

    Spend 6 nights here while exploring Stanley, the sawtooths, and Boise National Forest. Big sites, beautiful lake, and very private. Really enjoyed our stay here.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hat J Equine motel and RV
    July 19, 2024

    Hat J Equine motel and RV

    Felt Like Home!

    Me and my partner were really needing a place to have a small fire to cook our food and set up our roof top tent. Jennifer, the property owner was very responsive and super friendly! She made us feel right at home. Very peaceful area right off the freeway! This would be a dream spot for someone with a camper/rv! If we pass through Idaho/Oregon area again we will definitely be staying here every time 😊

  • Camper-submitted photo from Chalet RV Park
    July 16, 2024

    Chalet RV Park

    Beautiful campground, very helpful owners. Wil help you with any questions about the area, things to do, and see. Clean bathrooms . Internet reception is good. Laundry room. We wilk definitely be stopping by again.

    Owners were very helpful about the activities in the area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Eddy Campground
    July 16, 2024

    Big Eddy Campground

    Great little spot!

    Great spot to escape 55 traffic jams! It has great fishing, and river beach access. Has a bathroom. Picnic tables. Only draw back would be road noise but if that doesn't bother you then 5 stars for a dispersed site!

  • Camper-submitted photo from City of Donnelly Campground
    June 30, 2024

    City of Donnelly Campground

    Campground with a nice view

    Campsite is just outside of town next to the lake. Good little spot to pull up. We stayed one night and paid $15. Lots of campsites were full on the other side, this was good being so close to the tamarack resort.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Horsethief Reservoir Campground
    June 30, 2024

    Horsethief Reservoir Campground

    Absolutely the worst place ive been in 25 years..

    they have absolutely destroyed what we use to love..they put sand in every camping spot with railroad ties and huge spikes make sure you like sand in your shoes and in your tents and campers.. the placement of the fire pitts make it where you cant sit around the fire ..carry a flashlight at all times so you dont trip over the ties that they have placed …they took family sites big enough for 10 people and made them so close you can actually hear the next site breathing in their sleep..the camp host by the Name of Tod Had a nasty additude towards my wife when we had first woke up at 8:00 am hounding us about money..sorry we got there at 3:00 in the morning we were going to stay for 14 days and left in 3 they made nature into a aparment style camp ground i guess thats what happends when greed takes over..we have never had problems before ..camp hosts were great and now they need blue and red lights on top of their wheelers..now you look out your front window used to see the lake and mountains now you see the top of some ones tents…way to go IFAG..

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clear Creek Station
    June 25, 2024

    Clear Creek Station

    No one around

    I called (no one answered @4:45pm)... then we drove because it was on our way... and there was no one. The restaurant was closed... it is 6:15pm.. maybe they aren't open past 6?

  • Camper-submitted photo from Boise Riverside RV Park
    June 5, 2024

    Boise Riverside RV Park

    Terrible Experience

    Well, guess the review below should have been posted after we checked out. Why? We went for a walk and upon our return at 9pm we were greeted by the management advising us we needed to immediately depart. If we didn't we were told we'd be trespassing and.... This is a first for us. A bit surprising as we are both retired health care professionals(surgeon and MPH). Plus, we have volunteered as camp hosts in both state parks and a KOA. Not a good experience. We are in a 38' Class A, and we're assigned site 17. The"guide' took us to our site. He had the people in the next site move their car so we could pull through and back in. Then he directed my husband pull through an area where there was a dead tree with the branches cut off, but still with the trunk and large limbs present. The top of our RV got caught under a protruding branch, scraping the top edge of the coach. The guide shared this was his first week and he didn't understand why they assigned us this site. He got his manager to come look at our coach and the site. The manager said he would have parked us differently, and they are not responsible for the damage. We asked for a different site, and the approach was better. Still very tight. Not a great way to start the visit and very disappointed in the management. Leaving early and likely won't be back or recommend this park to others. We camped at Boise Riverside RV Park in a Motorhome

  • Camper-submitted photo from Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed
    June 2, 2024

    Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed

    If you want lake access this place is magical

    There are many group sites and single sites. Many sites own a corner turn. Also your entire campsite will be visible to every car passing. There are other sites on the other side of the road that are more private. Be wary the road is very dangerous getting in. Take it slow.

    Some people park their trailers at lake front but beware of the dune sand , you might get stuck.

    I love being able to jump into the lake and ride my bike along the lake.

    T

  • Camper-submitted photo from Country Corners Campground & RV Park
    May 27, 2024

    Country Corners Campground & RV Park

    Country corner campground

    Traveling across the state and we looked for a place to roll into later in the evening. Called this campground to see if there were any spots available and talked to a very nice woman on the phone who was able to get us in a tent spot immediately. We got there at about 10:30 and she met us out front and showed us our spot. Only a few tent spots but they were offset a little from the campers. Nice showers and had 24h bathroom access. Free WiFi all the way in our tent which was pretty awesome! Right off the highway which was convenient but could be a minus if the noise bothers you. Overall great experience!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Caldwell Campground and RV Park
    April 25, 2024

    Caldwell Campground and RV Park

    Busy place but peaceful stream and lake

    Clean facilities.. , need a code to use them, Roads are dusty, if people would drive slow it would e nicer, Busy place, this is a flat rate place. No discounts but same price depending on length or stay, back i to river view spot, fishing if your up to it, have tent sites by the lake, staff is nice, very busy.. they have grass that is more grass than weeds..

  • Camper-submitted photo from KOA Boise Meridian RV Resort
    April 12, 2024

    KOA Boise Meridian RV Resort

    Good stay!

    This KOA is located close to everything you need in the Meridian Boise area. The sites are pretty close, and the wifi is not great. Those are my only reasons for the 4 star.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Boise Riverside RV Park
    April 1, 2024

    Boise Riverside RV Park

    Management is Nice Enough, But the Place is a Dump

    Like most (it seems) campgrounds, this place is badly in need of maintenance. When it rains, the "roads" (term used loosely) are mud puddles. Your site is too, unfortunately. Most of the park is long-term scum campers, junk all over the sites, loud trucks, loud music.

    To top it off, many of these hobos take pleasure in putting dog food bowls of duck food out, so you can count on duck crap all over the place, on your rig, on your vehicle. The constant quacking makes you think you're on an island in the river. It will drive your dog nuts too.

    The Greenbelt:

    Pretty, but VERY overcrowded. If you're looking for some peace walking by the river, forget it. Spandex wearing cycle maggots, too self-important to even bother to say "on your left" or ring a bell, come ripping up behind you, inches away, as if they despise you "being in the way". Most are wearing mirror shades so they don't have to smile at anyone.

    All in all, there are much better places to spend time in Idaho. Try Idaho Falls, or Twin Falls. Stanley and Coeur d'Alene are both gorgeous. Boise is basically California, including the the corresponding batch of jerks just like you find in California.

    Originally planned to stay here three months, left after a few weeks. Obviously, won't be returning.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mountain View RV Park
    March 25, 2024

    Mountain View RV Park

    Nicest campground bathrooms we’ve ever seen

    We stayed here during treefort and were quite pleased. Sites are paved and quite level!

    Minutes to downtown Boise. Super cheap and easy to Uber or Bike into town and back.

    The bathrooms are so well maintained. They look brand new and almost untouched. Showers are the same. There aren’t really any amenities, but with Boise right there we really were only at the campground in the morning and at night which was nice.

    There is an airport right next to the grounds so it can get a little noisy from the jets but it didn’t bother us too much.

    Would definitely stay again during Treefort. Wayyy better than spending $1000+ on a hotel

  • Camper-submitted photo from Boise-Meridian KOA
    October 30, 2023

    Boise-Meridian KOA

    Way too close to be comfortable

    This is an urban rv part. The sites are packed in very tightly so they can squeeze in as many people as possible. Shower and bathroom were ok. There is a pool, hot tub and small dog park. Not much else to do here. We stayed one night on our was to Craters of the Moon Np.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Old Fort Boise RV Park
    October 8, 2023

    Old Fort Boise RV Park

    Wouldn’t stay again

    Could be a standard overnight stop, but it is not worth $25. The bathroom and shower are dirty. Would not stop here again. Looks like there is a host onsite, but not sure what their role is. Fees: $25 for rv, $22 for 65+seniors, $15 tent. Really loud factory noise across street



Guide to Banks

Camping near Banks, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Macks Creek Park, provide access to water activities. One visitor mentioned, "Great day access for boats," highlighting the fun you can have on the water.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Pine Flats, where one camper noted, "There are massive pine trees throughout, and beautiful relaxing hot springs are a short hike away."
  • Bird Watching: At Sugarloaf Campground — Lake Cascade State Park, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. A reviewer shared, "Hundreds of bird houses along the in road and a nice backwater Bay that is a bird sanctuary."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One visitor at Mountain View RV Park said, "The bathrooms are so well maintained. They look brand new and almost untouched."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness of campgrounds like Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed. A reviewer mentioned, "Nice lil spot to relax," emphasizing the calm environment.
  • Friendly Hosts: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. At Country Corners Campground & RV Park, one guest noted, "The owners were very welcoming."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Boise Riverside RV Park, lack certain amenities. A camper remarked, "There is no grassy area in the whole park dogs aren’t allowed in."
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A visitor at Kirkham Campground mentioned, "This is probably one of the most known hot springs in Idaho," indicating it can get busy.
  • Road Conditions: Accessing some campgrounds may require navigating rough roads. One camper at Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed warned, "The road is severely pot-holed."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots like Sugarloaf Campground, where one reviewer said, "Very clean well run paved dry campground with nice individual sites."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to bring gear for fishing or hiking. A family at Pine Flats enjoyed the hot springs, saying, "A half-mile hike will take you to the hillside hot springs."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Some campgrounds don’t have markets nearby. A visitor at Boise Riverside RV Park noted, "There is no market," so be prepared.

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Mountain View RV Park mentioned, "Sites are not crammed together," which is a plus for RVers.
  • Be Ready for Noise: Some campgrounds are near highways or airports. A visitor at Riddle said, "You are right next to I-84 so there is lots of road noise."
  • Use Reservations Wisely: Some campgrounds fill up fast, so plan ahead. A reviewer at Kirkham Campground advised, "You have to pay a day use fee to get in the hot springs."

Camping near Banks, Idaho, has something for everyone, from serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Banks, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Banks, ID is Pine Flats Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 8 reviews.

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