Best Glamping near Boise, ID

Idaho City Yurts offers comfortable glamping accommodations within driving distance of Boise. These yurt structures feature permanent beds, wood stoves for heating, picnic tables, and outdoor toilets in a secluded forest setting. The four-season yurts are particularly popular for winter escapes, providing a base for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing adventures while staying warm and comfortable. Several other glamping options appear in the Boise region, including Cowboy Campground with its cabin-style accommodations, and riverside locations that offer more upscale outdoor stays. One reviewer highlighted the appeal of these wilderness retreats, noting, "These Yurts are Awesome! You need to bring everything but a bed and stove, which are in the yurt."

The Idaho City Yurts provide access to extensive hiking and cross-country skiing trails, making them ideal for both summer and winter visitors. Located in forested mountain terrain, these accommodations require a short hike to access, adding to the wilderness experience while maintaining basic comforts. Reservations are recommended well in advance, especially during peak winter months when the yurts serve as popular backcountry ski destinations. Firewood is included with yurt rentals, allowing guests to stay warm during cold weather visits. According to a camper, "It was nice and clean. Easy to warm up. Some games, lots of beds. Firewood included in purchase of renting." Most glamping accommodations near Boise operate year-round, though seasonal activities vary significantly between summer hiking and winter recreation.

Best Glamping Sites Near Boise, Idaho (12)

    1. Boise Riverside RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Garden City, ID
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 995-4864

    $53 - $95 / night

    "There is a lower rate for "back-ins" to the Boise River Greenbelt. They also have a higher rate for Pull Through Sites for RVs. There is so much to do in the area."

    "This is a great campground right on the Boise River. There is a greenbelt that runs from. The campground all the way to Lucky Peak Reservoir, a distance of 19 miles."

    2. Idaho City Yurts — Idaho Parks and Recreation State Headquaters

    4 Reviews
    Boise, ID
    6 miles
    Website

    "You need to bring everything but a bed and stove, which are in the yurt.  Lots of hiking or cross-country skiing in the area."

    "Some games lots of beds. Firewood included in purchase of renting. One time I went I miss read the reservation date and got kicked out by another group. So we had to hike down in a snow storm."

    3. Caldwell Campground and RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Caldwell, ID
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 454-0279

    $28 - $43 / night

    "Approx, 10-12 Grassy Tent sites, with shady trees, on a small 6 acre lake with entertaining ducks that do not beg for food. Lol. Lots of RV sites with full hook ups, including, 105 long term users."

    "The bathrooms and showers are excellent! Clean, secure. The lakeside location and walking trails are beautiful. Feels like living outside of town but still close to everything town offers."

    4. Snake River RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Homedale, ID
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 337-3744

    "Staff was super friendly and helpful. Grounds are well kept and river access is abundant. Lots of full timers but all were very nice and willing to chat and interact."

    "We stayed at Snake River RV Park in Idaho Falls, Idaho in September 2021. This park is a FHU pull-thru site and also has back-in sites."

    5. Rivers Edge RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Homedale, ID
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 482-6560

    $22 - $65 / night

    "This summer we tried Rivers Edge Rv Park for the first time and had a great experience."

    "Traveling through Idaho and made this reservation online just an hour before arrival. Very simple to reserve.  We have a 38' 5th wheel pulled with a dually pickup."

    6. Cowboy Campground

    1 Review
    Idaho City, ID
    26 miles
    Website

    $35 / night

    "This is a conveniently located campground near all the amenities of Idaho City.  Miles of forest for hiking, exploring and fishing.  "

    7. Mountain View

    7 Reviews
    Lowman, ID
    46 miles
    Website

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Nice paved drive on our site, a big groomed flat spot for a tent, a nice fire pit with cooking grate, and sturdy picnic table. "

    "It looks bare and small but, the farther you drive in, the more appealing it becomes. Only glitch in the weekend was an impromptu concert put on by a lady next to us."

    8. Succor Creek State Natural Area

    5 Reviews
    Homedale, ID
    46 miles
    Website

    "Can get crowded over the weekends but the campground is at a stunning location. No water, electric or trash services, and no firewood available at the campground."

    "Really stunning location with plenty of spots to camp most of the time, although I can see it being hard to find a good spot during holiday weekends. Getting there was great."

    9. Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (ID)

    2 Reviews
    Banks, ID
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 351-1182

    $120 / night

    "This is a small campground right off Highway 55 and across from the Payette River.  There are 4 small campgrounds right in a row near here.  There is plenty of shade and pretty good privacy.  "

    10. Trinity View Resort

    3 Reviews
    Corral, ID
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 274-5050

    $25 - $175 / night

    "Fort Running Bear RV Park, Idaho If you like the middle of nowhere, you will like Fort Running Bear RV Park. It is approximately 32 miles to the middle of nowhere, the last three are on a dirt road."

    "Staff was friendly and informative. Don’t forget a mask if your going during Covid times. (Office requires it). Facilities are clean and nice. The small pool was great for the kiddos."

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Glamping Reviews near Boise, ID

78 Reviews of 12 Boise Campgrounds


  • L
    May. 2, 2021

    Rivers Edge RV Park

    Would not recommend if you want any piece and quiet!

    We arrived for our weekend mid-afternoon on Friday. Parked our trailer in our designated spot in the middle of the grassy area near the horseshoe pits. After unloading, setting up and taking a walk around the park (down to the river, dock, beach area, etc) it became obvious that this was not the place we expected it to be based on other reviews!

    We decided to give it some time and benefit of the doubt. Made dinner and ate outside (weather was perfect). During dinner we were treated to the drunken, LOUD ramblings of other campers - complete with foul language at the highest volume possible! Permanent residents at the back of the park left a lot to be desired. Messy camp sites.

    There are no hiking trails or places to explore. If you don't have a camp spot right on the water, fishing access is horrible - only super shallow, reed-filled openings. Certainly not what we expected from a riverfront park with great reviews. The fishing dock is a joke, the water near and around the dock is a filthy, grime filled, trash collecting mess!

    Tried to get our child to bed before 10pm but was virtually impossible with the level of noise coming from the group area (which was across the park, mind you), not to mention music streaming loudly from several other campers all around. 10pm quiet hour does not seem to matter to the hosts who did nothing to help those of us who expect rules to be followed.

    By first thing in the morning, we had found another camp site to flee to and we couldn't get out of there fast enough!

    Never again will we be back. Never again.

  • Jacqueline  L.
    Oct. 1, 2020

    Rivers Edge RV Park

    Camping with a River View

    This summer we tried Rivers Edge Rv Park for the first time and had a great experience. On our drive up to Pacific Northwest in early August we did tent camping here and in late September we tried the cabins along the river. Wonderful quiet location, good hosts and amazing sunsets on the Snake River. If you stay in the cabins, just a note that this is a place where you need to bring your own bedding and kitchen items, however there is a hot plate and sink, plus a microwave. The ladder steps up to the bedroom was an adventure in itself😛 No bathrooms in the cabin, but there is a community bathroom and shower. One star off because the bathroom really does need to be updated. Shower was a bit grungy. But for everything great about this place, I know we will be back!

  • B
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Rivers Edge RV Park

    Beautiful!

    Traveling through Idaho and made this reservation online just an hour before arrival. Very simple to reserve. 

    We have a 38' 5th wheel pulled with a dually pickup. It was a tight fit, but after we were parked, it was awesome. We were in space #5. After unhooking, we did park the pickup across the lane in space they have for extra vehicles. Hook ups were simple. Although the sewer pipe at our site was a little high, so we had to really use risers under our drain pipe to get it to that level. Other sites seemed ground level. 

    When we left the next morning, we did have to pull out the "entrance" lane, as the angle of the space and smaller area, we couldn't turn sharp enough for the exit lane. 

    We could watch the sunset over the Snake River from out campsite. No bugs and lots of shade. Quiet campground.......except the duck hunters on other properties.  
    We didn't use the restrooms, etc. there. 

    They have very nice metal fire pits and a decent picnic table at each site. If you needed to stay in a cabin, they looked very nice. The larger one with the bathroom, was a beautiful site.  

    The price was great, especially for full hookups. I wish we could have stayed more than one night.

    We would definitely stay there again.

  • Jill R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Rivers Edge RV Park

    It’s like a dirty dog that badly needs grooming

    Reading the other reviews made me a little unsure, but I went for it. The location is outstanding and my site is right on the river. The sites aren’t real obvious so I kind of made it up as I went. There is trash everywhere. The fire pits are all full of trash. And a little mowing or weed eating would help. To be honest, all the campgrounds I’ve been to this trip have been covered in trash and dog feces. It’s obvious service has gone the way of the dinosaurs. Keep your expectations low!!!

  • Ed E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2018

    Boise Riverside RV Park

    The Perfect RV Park For Visitors to Boise, Idaho

    This RV Camping Site is AWESOME! They do allow tent camping and have cabins. They have full hookups for RV's as well. There is a lower rate for "back-ins" to the Boise River Greenbelt. They also have a higher rate for Pull Through Sites for RVs. There is so much to do in the area. Biking, hiking, walking along the Boise River. There is also some great fishing on the Boise River. This location is centered for city goers, snow skiers, white water rafters and anglers. We visited some nice restaurants within a short drive of the campgrounds. We rode our bikes along the trails, upstream and downstream. The campgrounds also rent bikes for those that don't have their own :-) You will not be disappointed with this campground if you want to get to know Boise, Idaho.

  • Mike H.
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Boise Riverside RV Park

    Second time here

    This is a great campground right on the Boise River. There is a greenbelt that runs from. The campground all the way to Lucky Peak Reservoir, a distance of 19 miles.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 11, 2020

    Trinity View Resort

    Out in the middle of NOWHERE

    Fort Running Bear RV Park, Idaho

    If you like the middle of nowhere, you will like Fort Running Bear RV Park. It is approximately 32 miles to the middle of nowhere, the last three are on a dirt road. You are driving through scrub country with no trees and hills in the distance. Then you see a copse of trees in the distance. That is where you end up. This is an older campground, private and family run. There is a shower house attached to the swimming pool and a laundry room. The sites have room around them for tents, bikes, etc; a covered picnic table , most have shade and fire rings. There are full hookup sites and basic sites. When we visited the wind was wiping through the area. The owners are personable and friendly, the campground is well maintained. The shower house ...clean and a little old. This would be a nice place to spend a quiet weekend or time with the family. It would not make sense to use this campground for a base camp due to the distance from anywhere.

  • B
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Boise Riverside RV Park

    Nice Spot Near the River

    Fairly quiet RV park near many of Boise’s attractions. Bath house is minimalist but always clean. Small grass area for day camp sites. A little dusty as all roads and sites are gravel/dirt.

  • B
    Jul. 3, 2024

    Rivers Edge RV Park

    Such a DISAPPOINTMENT

    The cabin we reserved for two nights was such a disappointment, becasue of the time we arrived we forced ourselves to stay one night. The floors were not clean and sleeping on the bed provided was like sleeping on a pie tin. it crinkled and cracked everytinme you moved. The cabin door you could not lock and the bathroom was unbelievably dirty. The shower was more like a drip.


Guide to Boise

Boise area campers have access to both mountain and riverside glamping options within a 40-mile radius of the city. At elevations ranging from 2,700 feet in the valley to over 5,000 feet in the surrounding mountains, camping conditions vary significantly with the seasons. Summer temperatures can reach 95°F during July and August, while winter nights at higher elevations often drop below freezing.

What to do

Riverside recreation: 19-mile bike path connects Boise Riverside RV Park to Lucky Peak Reservoir. "There is a greenbelt that runs from the campground all the way to Lucky Peak Reservoir, a distance of 19 miles," notes Mike H. about Boise Riverside RV Park.

Mountain biking and hiking trails: Mountain View Campground provides direct access to trails along the Payette River. A camper reports, "Beautiful view of the river from many sites. Reservations seem to be accepted but we did not have a reservation. We camped here to be near white water rafting."

Catfish and bass fishing: Multiple riverside locations offer productive fishing spots. "When the weather warms up in the spring this is a great place to catch channel catfish in the shallows... the fishing is not bad at all (in the spring)," explains a reviewer at Snake River RV Resort.

What campers like

Scenic canyon views: The dramatic rock formations near some sites provide unique surroundings. "The canyons are amazing. Out of this world views, it is a must see. Be prepared to take your time, enjoy the solidarity," reports a visitor to Succor Creek State Natural Area.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and shower areas. "The bathrooms and showers are excellent! Clean, secure. The lakeside location and walking trails are beautiful. Feels like living outside of town but still close to everything town offers," notes Rachele B. about Caldwell Campground.

Swimming opportunities: The Snake River's warm water makes for pleasant swimming. "The water was so warm I swam at midnight! That's 5 stars," writes Mary D. about her experience at Rivers Edge RV Park.

What you should know

Advance reservations crucial: Most glamping options near Boise fill quickly, especially in summer. "Originally planned to stay here three months, left after a few weeks," notes one reviewer about their experience trying to find last-minute accommodations.

Road conditions vary: Some glamping sites require driving on unpaved roads. A reviewer notes, "It's a 20 mile dirt and gravel road from the freeway and it's pretty well maintained."

Weather preparedness: The area experiences significant seasonal variations. "We got one of the last spots as they were slammed with Oregon wildfire evacuees," reports Dave S., highlighting the impact of regional wildfire season on campground availability in late summer.

Tips for camping with families

Swimming options for kids: Many riverside locations have safe areas for children. "This place is on the Boise River, a short trek from wineries, shopping and the river. Something for everyone!" writes Amy S. about Boise Riverside RV Park.

Cave explorations: Some locations feature natural caves suitable for family adventures. "There are fun hikes along the creek and many caves to be explored. Perfect spot for camping with kids," shares Brad M. about camping experiences near Boise.

Family-friendly facilities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated amenities for children. "We spent two days this July. The small pool was great for the kiddos. We tent camped and were lucky to get the pick of the spots," reports Joshua M. about Fort Running Bear RV Park.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Back-in sites often offer better views and privacy. "The park was nice for a single night stop, and the people were really nice and helpful. Try to get a back in site to the green belt if you can," advises Jenny W.

Size limitations: Some glamping areas have restricted access for larger vehicles. "Not much room for larger campers or RV, better for smaller campers and tents," notes Amy S. about Cold Springs Campground.

Electrical challenges: Check hookups before settling in, particularly during peak season. "When we hooked up I found the 30 amp outlet melted & broken and the 110 outlet blackened from spark damage," warns Dave S. about electrical issues at one campground during busy periods.

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