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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Boise, ID

527 Reviews

Famous for sunshine, good weather, and good snow, Boise deserves a spot on any adventurer’s bucket list. Idaho is an outdoors paradise on its own, and Boise is the jumping-off point for any good Idaho adventure.

The best camping near Boise is just outside of the city in the sprawling Boise National Forest. While Boise itself isn’t filled with camping, a handful of RV parks are available. It isn’t a long drive to get from the Boise area to any of the surrounding national forests, so day-trippers seeking more traditional accommodations can easily stay in Boise or Nampa, ID. If you’re looking for campgrounds, Boise National Forest is filled with campsites that are both reservable and first-come, first-served.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Boise, Idaho (103)

    1. Boise Riverside RV Park

    19 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."

    "Easy access to central Boise in a park-like setting along the greenbelt path."

    2. Mountain View RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Boise, ID
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 345-4141

    "Great spot right in Boise city limits, but right next to the airport and highway. Facilities are very nice and staff is very friendly. Only issue was the road noise."

    "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."

    3. KOA Boise Meridian RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    Meridian, ID
    8 miles
    +1 (208) 888-7003

    "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."

    "This KOA is pretty centrally located to all your needs in the Boise-Meridian area. The campground is well maintained and staffed."

    4. Hi-Valley RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Eagle, ID
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 939-8080

    "Other than that, excellent facilities, crew, pool, spa, off leash dog park, laundry, showers, garbage pick up(wow right!), Good power, good water pressure, stores nearby, just a great stop!"

    "Very well kept park, close to Boise and other surrounding towns. Close to each other is the only downfall if you like privacy."

    5. Military Park Idaho NG Gowen Field

    5 Reviews
    Boise, ID
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 272-4451

    $42 / night

    "The sites are a bit narrow, with sites A, B, and C having trees placed immediately behind the RV. Sites A and B are setup such that you have good parking right in front of the rig/trailer."

    "I do not fall in this category so I could not go in but it is near my house so I drove around the base to see if it was visible from the road.  "

    6. Boise-Meridian KOA

    6 Reviews
    Meridian, ID
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 888-7003

    "Sites felt pretty tight next to the “neighbors”."

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

    4 Reviews
    Boise, ID
    6 miles
    Website

    8. Macks Creek Park

    11 Reviews
    Boise, ID
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 343-0671

    $20 - $40 / night

    "And it is very very close to Boise within 20 miles from Airport, so you can virtually forgot all the camping equipment b/c you can buy / rent them quickly as it is so close to big city"

    "Our weekly camping spot during the summer months when we lived in Boise. After moving away three years ago, we thought it was time to visit once more."

    9. Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed

    18 Reviews
    Idaho City, ID
    20 miles
    Website

    "It’s only about 1.5 hours from Boise. It can get very crowded on holidays and weekends though so try to arrive early. Most people just camp out on the beach wherever you can find space."

    "Honestly one of the best places close to the city. Far enough away that you still get out of service, a good view of the stars, a swim, and some magnificent overall views."

    10. Shafer Butte

    4 Reviews
    Horseshoe Bend, ID
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 587-7961

    $10 - $75 / night

    "Less than an hour from downtown Boise. Beautiful, scenic views, off the main road so it's mostly quiet. Tent only, but nicely maintained tent pads, fire rings and picnic tables."

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527 Reviews of 103 Boise Campgrounds

  • Mary D.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Swan Falls - Idaho Power

    Easy access car camping

    If you're needing a quick getaway for the weekend but cant go too far from Boise/Meridian, Swan Falls is the place for you! Both the idaho power side and further down the gravel road gives you numerous options for camping. Dam makes for great fishing too!

  • Anna W.
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Boise National Forest Bad Bear Campground

    Nice little campground. Small sites.

    Bad Bear is a nice little campsite outside of Idaho City. The sites are good size with adequate privacy. There is lots of tree cover for shade during those warm summer days, and a babbling brook at the back of the campground. Each site had a picnic table, fire ring, and there is a well for water and a vault toilet. We enjoyed our stay here, mostly because there wasn't anyone else camping in the campground when we were there in mid-July! Score! We grabbed the big site, but the other sites seemed a bit small. Would recommend for a easy campsite close to Idaho City and just a quick little jaunt from Boise.

  • Jeff M.
    May. 9, 2018

    Grayback Campground and Group Sites - Reserve

    Grayback is OPEN!

    Flood Waters washed out the bridge that connects Hwy 21 to the campsite in 2016.  

    UPDATE:  Grayback Gulch is OPEN and a wonderful little campground a short drive from Boise.    No hookups, but the toilets are clean and there are two fresh water pumps.   Fishing is available in nearby Moores Creek.  If you can get a campsite along the north end, you may have walking access to a small stream that burps and gurgles down the hillside.   There may be ATV traffic as it's a popular location for families.  I really like using this as a quick 'getaway' overnight.

  • Eden T.
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed

    Beach camping at Arrowrock

    Arrowrock is a great and easy weekend get away. It’s only about 1.5 hours from Boise. It can get very crowded on holidays and weekends though so try to arrive early. Most people just camp out on the beach wherever you can find space. If you have a boat you can put it in the water right off the beach and camp next to it.

  • Mike E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Edna Creek

    Good family campground near Boise

    We stayed here over a weekend in the summer. This Campground is got an hour and a half from Boise and above Idaho City on the Highway 21. The last 20 or 30 minutes Beyond Idaho City going east is a pretty steep Winding Road and a little bit narrow. The longer your trailer and rig the more skill you will need to climb this route. Edna creek is just over Mores Creek Summit and it's it about five thousand feet. It's a great place to cool off. Campground is shaded in most cases. Nice variety of little spaces including a little bit of water going by some of the sites. It's a small cluster of sights on a loop road and again you'll need to maneuver tightly in a few of the corners. Definitely not for a large or long rigs.

  • Mike E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Irish Point Dispersed Camp Ground

    Tough to get to but worth it

    Located on the shore of Arrowrock reservoir, this camping area is bare bones. The road in is all gravel on a steep hillside along the shore and several miles to get in. Many potholes and ruts. It will take you about 20-30 minutes from Boise to get to the dam and then another 30 minutes to get to Irish point if you are towing a trailer. You'll have to go slow. This is a nice reservoir and great sunsets and some shoreline camping. In the late season, the water level is usually quite low making it difficult to launch boats. We have a 30ft travel trailer and once was probably enough for quite some time. Tough access. Bad road. The only site improvement at Irish Point is a vault toilet.

  • kristin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 10, 2020

    Mountain Home RV Park

    Full service and full comfort

    UPDATED 2021: This place continues to provide excellent service and clean, spacious sites. Propane is a reasonable price ($2.70/gal as of 3/21). One awesome discovery I made this time around was a trailhead that starts behind Walmart and extends for about 2.5 miles towards Legacy Park. If you’re a runner or walker... give it a shot!

    Everything about this RV Park is well-planned and fluid. From the arrival greeting to the spaces themselves, the facilities and the landscaping... it’s all warm and welcoming. They take great care of this park. The spaces are level, the grass between spots is large and manicured, and all the facilities are clean. We didn’t use the restrooms or showers but were told they’re in excellent condition. The sites are very easy to access and the picnic benches are spotless... which is borderline weird. There is a dog run, heated pool and spa, laundry, tetherball and more. Mountain Home RV Park is about 1 hour from Twin Falls and 45 min from Boise. In between both cities are tons of opportunity for outdoor adventure. Less than a mile from you RV spot is a Walmart and a Pilot station. They have propane refilling on site at the park. We would have stayed here for a month if we had the time. We will definitely return.

  • Katie F.
    Jun. 2, 2017

    Hot Springs

    Nice Campground & Easy Access Hot Springs

    I have camped a couple times at Hot Springs campground. Pros are that it is easy to get to (campground is literally right off the highway), only about an hour and 20 minutes from Boise, and the amenities are nice (fire pits, tables, bathrooms, etc). The best part about this campground is it is right across the highway from an awesome little Hot Springs pool overlooking the river. Easy access any time of year. The main reason I gave it 3 stars is because I like to feel a little more secluded / not right beside the highway when I camp. On that note... Cons are that since it is so easy to access, it can often be very crowded, especially on weekends obviously. You do have to pay for parking / camping, and it is not very secluded - you can hear cars passing on the highway. There is some shade but not on every site. In my opinion, this campground would be best to camp at in early spring or fall.

  • Steven V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Mountain Home RV Park

    Very nice and organized park

    They greet you when you arrive and show you to your spot. All spots are paved with nice grass strip. Dog parks in two different areas. There are plenty of trees to keep the rv shaded. Walking distance to Walmart.

Guide to Boise

Boise, Idaho, offers a variety of pet-friendly camping options for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with their furry companions.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities available at these campgrounds

  • At Boise Riverside RV Park, pets are welcome, and the park features essential amenities like showers and drinking water.
  • Mountain View RV Park provides a clean environment with electric hookups and a friendly atmosphere for pets and their owners.
  • Ambassador RV Resort boasts well-maintained facilities, including a pool and laundry, making it a convenient stop for pet owners.

Tips for camping with dogs near Boise

  • Always keep your dog on a leash while exploring the grounds at Hi-Valley RV Park to ensure their safety and the comfort of other guests.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially when visiting Caldwell Campground and RV Park, where outdoor activities abound.
  • Make sure to clean up after your pet to maintain the cleanliness of the campground, such as at KOA Boise Meridian RV Resort, which is known for its friendly staff and well-kept grounds.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great outdoor activities

  • Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed offers beautiful lake access, perfect for a day of swimming and fishing with your dog.
  • Enjoy scenic walks along the Greenbelt at Macks Creek Park, where you can take in the natural beauty while your pet explores.
  • Shafer Butte provides a peaceful retreat with hiking trails nearby, ideal for adventurous pet owners looking to explore the Boise National Forest.

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