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    Balanced Rock County Park's streamlined pet policy permits camping with dogs throughout the small creek-side campground, with numerous visitors noting the peaceful setting is ideal for pets. Dogs must be kept on leash while exploring the canyon area and along the stream that runs through the campsite. The park provides trash cans at each site for pet waste disposal, though some visitors mention bringing their own waste bags as supplies aren't guaranteed. Campground facilities include covered picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and ample grassy areas where tent camping is permitted Thursday through Sunday (sprinklers run Monday through Thursday). [Campground data and reviews near Castleford, Idaho is regularly updated on The Dyrt.] Other pet-friendly options include Twin Falls 93 RV Park, which enforces a leash policy throughout its grounds and Miracle Hot Springs, which accepts pets at both its camping areas and cabin accommodations.

    The hiking trail through the canyon near Balanced Rock provides an excellent dog-walking opportunity, with the actual Balanced Rock formation just a five-minute drive or medium walk from the campground. Morning and evening walks with dogs are particularly pleasant as the canyon walls create cool shade during these times, though midday sun can make the area quite warm for pets in summer months. Snake activity increases during warmer seasons, requiring vigilant pet supervision. The creek running through the campground offers dogs a place to cool off, though some visitors have observed wildlife including possible otters in the water. Most campers report good experiences with fellow pet owners respecting boundaries in the relatively close camping quarters. Cell service is nonexistent in the canyon, so visitors with pets should note the nearest veterinary services are located in Twin Falls, approximately 25 minutes away by car.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Castleford (39)

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      1. Balanced Rock County Park

      4.4(27)4mi from CastlefordRVs, Tents

      "The camp area is small you can park next to a bench and sleep over night. You are allowed 7 night max. Stream runs through the site. Looks more like a day camp but overnights are ok."

      "Walking distance to Balanced Rock. Lots of natural features. Kayakers paddle up and then float back down. Lots of fishing but little catching. Definitely worth the drive."

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      2. Banbury Hot Springs Campground - Temporarily Closed

      4.7(13)12mi from CastlefordRVs

      "The Campground is beautiful tucked along the Snake River and scattered with massive beautiful trees. The grass is green and the ground is soft."

      "We have a 27' Travel Trailer and we booked a full hook-up site at this location in Buhl, Idaho along the Snake River. It was $20/night. We camped for a couple of nights at the end of May."

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      3. Miracle Hot Springs

      3.6(12)10mi from CastlefordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "I stop by every time I swing through Idaho."

      "It is a nice grassy spot behind the bathrooms. The other spots were great for pull-through RV's or tent spots."

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      4. Rock Creek RV Park

      4.2(28)19mi from CastlefordRVs, Glamping

      "Easy pull though sites and steps from the water. Great for the dogs to stretch out. Kids are having fun on the bikes and fishing. We are in a 36’ toy hauler."

      "Great place to walk your dogs. Coming from Arizona, i was amazed with all the different types of trees and grass. Grass all over."

      from $20 - $35 / night

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      5. Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

      4.5(27)23mi from CastlefordRVs, Tents

      "This site is very close to the town, like a quick 5 minute drive."

      "Nice layout, large spots, friendly people, useful signage about the surrounding area, and two clean well maintained pit toilets (one even had a night light)."

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      6. 1000 Springs Resort

      3.0(9)15mi from CastlefordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We used this more of a dock and boat ramp which gave us access to a great stretch of the Snake River. In the building there is a nice warm pool with slides and rolling logs for the kiddies"

      "We just stopped for one night as we were traveling through, and we camped at the edge of the Snake River."

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      7. Twin Falls-Jerome KOA

      4.0(24)24mi from CastlefordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Love the amenities for everyone (playground, dog parks, pool, mini golf, etc). Full hook ups available. $45 w/KOA membership (10% off), pull-through, full hook-ups. Would stay again."

      "They all kind of smelled like cat littler which was a little strange, but otherwise they were clean and sufficient. Hookups worked great."

      from $63 - $105 / night

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      8. Twin Falls County Fairgrounds

      4.6(5)14mi from CastlefordRVs, Tents

      "Sites are located on grass, with dirt roads throughout the campground. Hookups for water, electric and sewer are located behind your RV."

      "You can pay by credit card and slip payment ( around $20 even if not using electric) As stated make sure there is not an event going on if planning a stay here."

      from $21 - $42 / night

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      9. Twin Falls 93 RV Park

      3.3(7)15mi from CastlefordRVs, Tents

      "Clean but small bathroom, nice dog park close to highway but not to bad"

      "They have the BEST DOG RUNS I've ever seen, and I've been a full timer for 3 years now. The sites are clean, level, and newly landscaped.
      ** **It is on a busy road, but the noise wasn't too bad."

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      10. Mendoza Ranchette

      4.9(7)19mi from Castleford1 siteRVs, Tents

      "Great cell service, and dogs and horses are welcome! Check them out, book your stay, and leave them some love!"

      "We enjoyed the quiet location just outside Twin falls and located in the middle of area parks and attractions. Our kids loved the horses and puppies."

      from $35 / night

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    • B
      Mar. 30, 2026

      Twin Falls 93 RV Park

      Clean and nice

      Clean but small bathroom, nice dog park close to highway but not to bad

    • J
      Oct. 5, 2021

      Oregon Trail Campground

      Very friendly and helpful staff.

      We stayed at Oregon Trail Campground in Twin Falls, Idaho in September 2021. This park is a FHU pull-thru site and also has back-in sites. Our site was flat and level and a snap to set up our fifth wheel. The staff here was very nice and helpful with restaurant recommendations. The only negative for us was that we had to take our pets to the pet area, which was at the far corner of the park, and pets are not allowed to potty on any trees or shrubs. Signs were everywhere stating this. It was difficult to get our dogs quickly to the dog area, which is very small and swampy, when they really had to pee. Other than that we enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay here again. If you would like to see videos on this park and others, please visit our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

    • M
      Aug. 16, 2021

      Twin Falls-Jerome KOA

      Quiet but close quarters

      Road noise is minimal depending on where you are in the RV park. Love the amenities for everyone (playground, dog parks, pool, mini golf, etc). Full hook ups available. $45 w/KOA membership (10% off), pull-through, full hook-ups. Would stay again. Very friendly and helpful family who run it. Only downside is shared pull-throughs: Literally looking in the window of our neighbors on driver’s side. There are cabins here.

    • Mark S.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 16, 2026

      Twin Falls 93 RV Park

      Expensive run down RV Park

      Twin Falls 93 RV Park is an expensive, run down, in need of repair rv park that provides only the basics. It offers restrooms, showers, laundry, dog parks and is about 15 minutes from the city of Twin Falls. Our site was not level (off about 4 inches) and many other sites were not level either. Most motor homes had the front tires off the ground. Unfortunately, they are very expensive for what you get, which includes sites that are only 50 feet or less in length (forcing you to park your truck sideways if you have a trailer over 35 feet or motor home), even though they say they are deluxe sites and big rig friendly. Many times there were Class As and Class Cs that were parked in the rv park roads by several feet due to the sites not being long enough. When driving through the park you have to be very careful due to so many big rigs extending past the short sites and into the interior roads. On some of the sites, the grassy area with the hookups is higher than the rest of the site, making it difficult to hook up the sewer so that it drains properly. There is a man made concrete pond that is completely dry and full of debris, as if it hasn’t been used in years. The whole time we were there, 2 of the dryers in the laundry room were broken, and the remaining dryers required 2 cycles (double the cost) to actually dry the clothes. There is a bench in one dog park that has a broken back, which was not fixed in the time we were there. For what it costs to stay there ($1,281 for a little over a month after good sam discount), you would think they could afford to fix things, which makes us think they just don’t care. The rv park wifi was completely unusable, because it dropped every minute or two. The park was very noisy, being right next to the highway. Water quality is very hard which stained our shower floor and walls. No late checkout was permitted even though they were not busy when we checked out. We will not stay here again.

    • Bill M.
      Jul. 18, 2021

      Trail Break RV Park & Campground

      Welcoming and quiet

      We called on our way east from Boise an hour before they closed and they were super pleasant. We were able to grab a 30amp spot since it was hot outside and we had our pets. It was very affordable for power only ($20 in 7/21) and they were apologetic that they didn’t have a full service hookup for us.

    • Elizabeth A.
      Jun. 16, 2020

      Oregon Trail Campground

      Good location / clean

      The staff was amazing and very accommodating - we were running on a tight schedule and they agreed to stay after hours to attend to us. They were so personal and easily to talk with. As stated - the sites were tight and provided no real scenery - but they were quiet, safe, clean - and best of all - great location. The public shower like being at home - amazing! Nice pet walking area. If you’re looking for more “state park” feel - this is not for you!

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 27, 2024

      Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

      Good Spot for an overnighter

      This is an RV park, but I used a tent. Ground is very rocky, but was able to stake it fairly easily. This site is very close to the town, like a quick 5 minute drive. Road is very accessible as well, you won't have any troubles getting to this site unless your suspension is held together by duck tape. Toilet was as clean as a camp toilet can be! My only real negative is that there were a lot of people and pets around that were making noise, but it wasn't that bad. Oh, and there is absolutely no shade at all.

    • Cathy M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 23, 2025

      Twin Falls-Jerome KOA

      Jerome / Twin Falls KOA

      This is the worst place we have ever stayed. Dirty and gross. No grass in pet areas just compacted dirt. Game amenities were filthy. Ran out of water during the night. We knick named the park KOA Compton.

    • Gavin M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 26, 2021

      Trail Break RV Park & Campground

      Clean, well-maintained and easy to reach from the freeway

      The owners are super friendly and onsite. The campground spots are spacious, well maintained and there is a large open grass area. Leashed pets are welcome and mine loves the grass.

      The camp spots have fire rings.

      I get a tent spot for my rooftop tent and they have flushing toilets, showers, kitchen and laundry onsite.

      Well worth the $15 rate!

    Guide to Castleford

    Balanced Rock County Park sits at approximately 3,800 feet elevation in a basalt canyon with steep cliff walls, creating a microclimate that differs from the surrounding high desert landscape. The stream that runs through the campground originates from natural springs in the canyon system. Camping spots are limited to about 10-15 sites, making advance planning important during peak seasons from late spring through early fall.

    What to Do

    Kayak the creek: Rock Creek RV Park provides access to water recreation without traveling far. "Nice grounds, beautiful creek right in the middle of the city. Great jumping off point to see the sights!!" notes CrystalSierra from Rock Creek RV Park.

    Explore Blue Heart Springs: A natural wonder accessible from local waterways. "We kayaked down stream to the Thousand Springs Bed and Breakfast Winery where we did some wine tasting and bought a few bottles, which we took back to camp. We also paddled to Thousand Springs to see the waterfalls coming down. Another hidden gem that we paddled to was Blue Heart Springs. It was a hidden cove with crystal blue water coming from the depths of the lake," shares Ed E. about Banbury Hot Springs Campground.

    Relax in thermal pools: Several hot springs in the area offer relief after hiking. "The Banbury Hot spring is a huge pool nearly 100 years old and is the perfect temperature and a blast for all ages. If you buy a swimming pass it also gets you into Miracle Hot springs just about a mile away which is great to relax in with multiple pools and varying temperatures," writes Brad M.

    What Campers Like

    Canyon serenity: The quiet setting between basalt walls creates a peaceful atmosphere. "Awesome night at balanced rock. We had the camp ground to ourselves. Very peaceful and beautiful right on a creek. Lots of sounds of animals and surrounding critters at night. Perfect view of the night sky! The only downfall was that it was very windy at night. Especially since the camp ground is settled between a canyon," reports Jess G. from Balanced Rock County Park.

    Fishing opportunities: The Snake River and associated waterways provide good angling. "We LOVE this campground! We have a 27' Travel Trailer and we booked a full hook-up site at this location in Buhl, Idaho along the Snake River. It was $20/night. Very good fishing for trout and bass," notes Ed E.

    Stargazing: The remote location with limited light pollution offers exceptional night sky viewing. "We had the camp ground to ourselves. Very peaceful and beautiful right on a creek. Perfect view of the night sky!" shares Jess G.

    What You Should Know

    Limited phone coverage: Cell service can be nonexistent in canyon areas. "I spent a couple nights here the weekend before Thanksgiving. It was quiet and clean. There wasn't any cell or wifi service or reception in the canyon," reports Christopher J. about Balanced Rock.

    Seasonal challenges: Summer brings insects and reptiles, requiring vigilance. "Seasons go like this; pleasant, snake city, bugs galore, cold as my heart. Good luck timing those," warns Sadie P.

    Sprinkler awareness: Some grassy camping areas have automated irrigation systems. "Easy pull in/out. Picnic areas. Bathrooms were clean. Don't camp on the grass, you will get wet! Sprinklers come on during the night," advises Shainna M. from Miracle Hot Springs.

    Tips for Camping with Families

    Look for playground facilities: Some campgrounds offer play areas for children. "There is a pavilion for day use, swing sets for kids, horseshoe pits, fire pits, and plenty of space within the canyon," says Mary D. about Balanced Rock County Park.

    Consider hot springs with kid-friendly options: Families appreciate pools with various temperature options. "Great hot spring camp site. They have different pools of varying temperatures, alligators, trees and plenty of room for each site. I stop by every time I swing through Idaho," says Jared W. about Miracle Hot Springs.

    Free camping option near Twin Falls: For families on a budget, consider BLM land with amenities. "Each space has a picnic table and fire ring, and there are drop toilets and trash bins. All the sites look pretty level. Easy to find off the highway," reports Kendra T. about Snake River Canyons Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Fairgrounds camping value: Economical options for RVs with hookups. "Not sure I would want to camp here when a major event was in progress, but this is a rare find. This is a proper old-school fair venue with arenas, grandstand, event buildings and associated infrastructure: $13 to boondock, $23 for RV site with hook ups," advises Randy M. from Twin Falls County Fairgrounds.

    Level site considerations: Many area campgrounds require leveling equipment. "For RV's, there were many sites that were shaded and accessible. The site was level and the electrical post and water spot looked new," notes Dave L.

    Dump station logistics: Plan ahead for waste management. "There is no dump onsite, but Twin Falls has a free one a mile away, so as long as you plan accordingly, you should be fine! Cost in 2020 was $20 per night, cash or check only," advises Wanderfalds L. about Rock Creek RV Park.

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