Best Tent Camping near Bruneau, ID
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Best Tent Sites Near Bruneau, ID (11)
1. North - C. J. Strike Area
Grand View, Idaho3 Reviews•5 Photos•6 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Alcohol
2. Swan Falls - Idaho Power
Murphy, Idaho15 Reviews•73 Photos•194 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
3. Elk Creek Boat Ramp
Mountain Home, Idaho1 Review•5 PhotosThe Elk Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir, just north of the dam. In 2013, portions of Elk Creek Boat Ramp site received extreme storm damage. Portions of the parking area, both cement boat ramp and wooden docks were damaged. Temporary repairs were completed, which has allowed public access to continue using the site. A contractor and Forest Staff are scheduled to begin repair on September 9, 2015 the repair will consist of removal of damaged facilities, and pouring of new ramp, dock anchors and abutment. Repair work was finished approximately October 19, 2015. The Ramp re-opened 10-20-2015. Once the work is completed, additional time is needed to allow for curing of the concrete.
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- Tents
- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
4. Silver City Campground
Murphy, Idaho3 Reviews•14 Photos•112 SavesThis small campground is located in a partially restored 19th-century mining town. Please plan to bring your own water. Don't use the water running through the campground from Jordan Creek because it may contain mercury from prior mining activity in the area.
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- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
- Alcohol
5. Idaho City Yurts — Idaho Parks and Recreation State Headquaters
Boise, Idaho4 Reviews•16 Photos•49 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Yurts
7. Castle Creek Campground
Corral, Idaho1 Review•2 Photos•4 SavesOverview: Castle Creek Campground is located on the west shore of Anderson Ranch Reservoir. It is accessed from State Highway 20. Excellent fishing in the lake for bass and salmon. There is a boat ramp at the Fall Creek campground.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Alcohol
8. Morley Nelson Snake River Dispersed Campsites
Melba, Idaho1 Review•22 Saves- Phone Service
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- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
9. Tailwaters Campground
Be the first to review!Mountain Home, Idaho•2 SavesTailwaters Campground is accessed from State Highway 20. There are three campsites and plenty of opportunities to fish for trout and bass. The Campground is located on the west shore of Anderson Ranch Reservoir. The Tailwaters boat ramp is within the campground provides access for rafts, motorized and non-motorized boats. Be advised: There is an Elmore county ordinanace restricting any motorized equipment on the Lower South Fork Boise River.
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10. Pine Campground
Be the first to review!Corral, IdahoThe Pine Campground Boat Ramp is a concrete ramp that provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir. It is adjacent to Pine Campground, and provides a restroom, fire ring, picnic table and boat dock.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Bruneau
223 Reviews of 11 Bruneau Campgrounds
Lauren Hannah G.
Guide
Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground
Nice spot
Arrived a bit late and didn't have a chance to explore but lovely landscapes. Enjoyed the protected shelters, but it was very windy. The showers and flush toilets were closed for the season, which kinda sucked but the pit toilets were clean. Would visit again!
Marne F.
Traveler
Frank C Jones King Hill Area
Frank C Hill Area
1st stop on our way to Moab. We were able to get our Nissan Frontier hauling a 6×10 trailer parked into the sight next to the Snake River. It was fairly level. Nice sunset viewing, not too buggy in early Oct. Lots of train noise thru the night, tho. Pit toilet was out of TP, luckily we had spare. We had an owl also visit the tree above us and serenaded us for a good 1/2 hr in the middle of the night (very cool). Overall, good stop for passing through.
rick A.Traveler
Balanced Rock County Park
Very cool place
Absolutely overrun with flies.
Greg D.Guide
The Wagon Wheel
Quaint and quiet
Well shaded sites with a clean bathroom, shower combo. There’s only the one bathroom but we didn’t have to wait for anyone to use it. It was quiet except for an occasional public service siren which wasn’t too loud. We felt safe staying there even though it was in a residential area The only thing that was missing was a picnic table
MickandKarla W.
Legend
Carmela RV Park at Y Knot Winery
Really Liked Y Knot
We followed our GPS plus there is great signage leading you to the Y Knot Winery, which is the same route to go to Three Island Crossing State Park. The state park is adjacent to the winery campground(CG). You first come to the older CG across from the winery building, which is better suited for smaller rigs. We were in the newer CG a little further up the road in pull-through site 26 with FHUs. As we had a reservation with an assigned site number, we went straight to our site, set up, and then walked back over to the winery to register. The sites have an interesting layout as they are long, yet the front and back of site not really defined. You have to adjust your rig on the gravel pad to fit your rig to the utilities towards the back of the site. You then ensure that either side of your rig isn’t too far on the gravel road. The CG is bare bones with no picnic tables, fire pits, nor WiFi(saw a review for$6 Wifi but didn’t see any networks in the new area). It was no issue for us as we were enjoying the winery and golf course. Since the CG is new, the trees have not matured and you have no problem with satellite. We got one bar on Verizon. Their water pressure is high so you will need a reducer. We got an end cap site and enjoyed the large yard. The CG info states there’s a pet area, but there’s no sign or fenced in area. The pet area is a grassy area along the golf course side of the CG according to the map. There was no road noise, but there was a distant train or two during the night. There’s a lot to like about this CG: nice sites, wine tasting, decent food, and a fun golf course.
Andrew S.GuideFrank C Jones King Hill Area
Great little hideaway
Spent one night here on a long road trip. I was the only one there. Very easy to find. Felt safe, nice view of the river. The only negative was the trains going by at night. Quite loud.
Phillip C.
Scout
Trinity View Resort
Complete Satisfaction
Found this place after a trip to another spot was not to be. Awesome staff great spot to just relax. Today the views were almost as impressive as the staff. We are going back! dusty 3 mile road and all.
- Allie V.Scout
Swan Falls - Idaho Power
Beautiful sunrise
Once you get past the 7 miles with no camping, there are a large amount of campsites. The road is pretty washboard and there was some traffic noise in the morning . There was a moderate amount of trash on the beach that I camped at. But, overall a good campsite.
- KKelly P.Traveler
Trinity View Resort
Great RV Park
Found this gem few miles off the highway with amazing views all around. Plus the owners were incredibly nice. Would definitely stay again.
- RRobert R.Guide
Mountain Home RV Park
Nicest RV Park I've Ever Been To
I've been a full-timer for several years now and have stayed in many parks. This is by far the cleanest, nicest park I have ever seen. The sites are wide, spacious and clean. Lush green grass and shady mature trees at every site. All concrete pads. Private bathrooms with showers! The dog park is stunning. The roads are paved and there's not a single piece of gravel in sight! You really have to see this place to believe it. It's like a little neighborhood!
Kelda C.GuideBalanced Rock County Park
Awesome Spot!
Such a sweet free campground. I didn't use the toilets, but really appreciated the trash service. It's a popular site - so expect lots of other folks there. Also I have mounted solar panels and starlink. Choose your spot carefully if you have either of these. The rock walls and trees will cause obstructions. So pretty to look at, tho!
Katrina H.TravelerMorley Nelson Snake River Dispersed Campsites
Rough road but with beautiful views
We parked right beside the river, and it was absolutely gorgeous. However, I don't recommend taking a car on this road. It's definitely an ATV road as it's very rough.
DS K.Traveler
Spillway Campground
Anderson ranch reservoir free camping
3 sites with tables and a pit toilet. Beautiful secluded spot mostly to ourselves
Emily S.Traveler
Little Camas Reservoir
Pretty reservoir
Pretty little spot with pretty decent cell service. Lots of space for my dogs to run around. Could see other campers in the distance. Everyone had lots of room to themselves. I could see it becoming a little bit busier on the weekend. No facilities available at all, which is fine by me! Unfortunately people seem to leave trash around. There was a fire pit which I appreciated but greasy tends in the pit. There also trash bags and a few other things around. Overall, this did not majorly detract from the site. I would recommend bringing bug repellent or a thermacell to ward off bugs.
- MMarashaGuide
Balanced Rock County Park
Balanced for a pit stop
Whilst a little eerie due to its location—you will be (hopefully) alone off a farm road, had a quiet, good night here. The hike up to the rock is awesome too, with a great view. This spot’s just a picnic table and a trash can (no facilities of any kind) but for a free spot on a long road trip, it’s sweet.
- Norm F.Guide
Celebration Park
Great place! New upgraded campsites.
I reside approximately five miles from this campground and frequently visit. I've camped there back when it was merely dirt campsites. I'm providing some updated photos for future campers, 13 sites first come first serve. There's a large area at the road's end for turning around, though the approach to the gated campsites is somewhat rough; thus, campers with higher clearance are advised. If space permits, you can also park your camper in the main lot by the river's edge for the same fee. This area is fully paved and equipped with picnic tables and vault toilets, but it may get crowded with day users. Once you head towards the improved campsites, you're essentially committed to entering, but turning around is possible. Additionally, there's an excellent hiking trail leading to Halverson Lake not far in, forming a 3.9-mile loop. For a more extensive hike, follow the river trail to discover old stone mini huts—some are intact enough to enter, while others are just rubble, yet they're all intriguing to explore. It's believed they once served as shelters for trappers.
- RRoger M.Traveler
Mountain Home RV Park
Great RV park
Nice grass for dogs to roll in, excellent bathrooms and showers, horseshoes, pool, dog park. Decent distance between shady sites. Second time staying here for 1 night while traveling.
- VA F.Scout
Carmela RV Park at Y Knot Winery
Very nice
We stayed on property
Beth M.GuideFrank C Jones King Hill Area
Easy and Free
Pretty, small area with a boat launch. No services were open in April, but parking was available and free. There is enough Verizon cell signal to text, but not to stream.
Deanna L.Traveler
Jacks Creek Campground
Dogs and cows and birds oh my!
Great spot on the river with clean bathrooms, water access, beautiful views and Strike hot spring right nearby. Awesome place to camp for free. Lots of big fish in the river and lots of birds.
- MickandKarla W.Legend
Mountain Home RV Park
Campground Well Done
This review is written from a short stay versus a destination campground(CG) perspective. The CG was easy to find, and we followed the instructions in the arrival email to park in front of the office and stay in the vehicle, and somebody would come to us. We did that, and Shelley came out and asked our name, got our package, and escorted us to FHU site 36. We got the normal check-in information at the site versus in the office, which was a nice twist. The site was plenty long enough for our 40’ fifth wheel and F450. The utilities were in the middle of the pad, plus they had two sewer connections, which was nice for us as we have two sewer connections. As advertised, the water pressure was 60+ psi, so we used our reducer. There are trees here, but we were able to use our Starlink. The WiFi was okay, and we got four bars on Verizon. They have two nice fenced dog parks and two laundry facilities. This is one of the better short-stay CGs we have stayed in. This could easily be a destination CG and if we were to rate it as a destination, we would give it the same score. We just didn't see the area as being a destination, in our humble opinion.
Sonja L.TravelerTrinity View Resort
Great location for a quick getaway
This was my final campout for the year with my 2 fur babies. Road to park has a 3 mile gravel road, took it slow so it was not bad. The campground was empty and was able to move to a spectacular sunset view spot. Woke up at sunrise to find 4 deer wondering through. My dogs loved the campground. Will be back again.
William P.GuideCelebration Park
The view
Such a clear beautiful night. Site is a bit uneven and a burn ban.
- TTate W.Guide
Little Camas Reservoir
Just a parking place really
A great little spot off the road next to the reservoir. Has a bathroom and a few camping rings. Nothing special but a peaceful place.
Jeff H.TravelerBalanced Rock County Park
Quaint
Arrived late night on a Friday(no sprinklers on). Most sites were taken but we found a picnic table and set up.
Super quiet and peaceful. Balanced rock is right down the road. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
I’ll add if your looking for a quick stop near a highway, this isn’t the place. Took awhile to get there but overall worth the stay.
- Jose B.Guide
Frank C Jones King Hill Area
Great spot to spend the night
I was driving 84 east late night around 11 pm and found this place on app. I didn’t want to stay on a rest area that is only about 4 miles 84 east, it is quiet and small but only 2 other cars. There are only few spaces for tent. But I park in the dirt parking lot next to boat ramp and slept on my car. Next to snake river. Some noise because train rail at other side of the river
Cyndy & Selena R.GuideMarsing Murphy Rd Dispersed
Rutted roads, high tension wires, traffic
Bad roads, high tension wires crackled with electricity, and a lot of traffic on the main road.
Guide to Bruneau
Tent camping near Bruneau, Idaho offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning natural landscapes while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities.
Tips for tent camping near Bruneau
- Make sure to pack extra layers and hand warmers when visiting the North - C. J. Strike Area, as temperatures can drop significantly at night.
- Bring mosquito repellent, especially during late spring through fall, to keep those pesky bugs at bay while camping at Little Wilson Creek Campground.
- If you're planning to fish, consider bringing fly paper and be prepared to get creative with cleaning your catch at the North - C. J. Strike Area.
Tent campers should check out Swan Falls - Idaho Power
- Enjoy the beautiful sunrise views and well-maintained sites with fire rings at Swan Falls - Idaho Power.
- The area offers a mix of seclusion and accessibility, making it a great spot for tent camping while still being close to amenities.
- Take advantage of the nearby historical power station buildings and picnic areas along the river for a relaxing day outdoors.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Fishing and boating are popular activities at the North - C. J. Strike Area, where you can enjoy a peaceful day on the water.
- Explore the scenic trails and enjoy the stunning views at Swan Falls - Idaho Power, perfect for hiking enthusiasts.
- For those interested in history, visiting the old mining town of Silver City Campground offers a unique glimpse into the past while enjoying the great outdoors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Bruneau, ID?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Bruneau, ID is North - C. J. Strike Area with a 3.3-star rating from 3 reviews.
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