Best Tent Camping near Garden City, ID

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Best Tent Sites Near Garden City, ID (34)

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    3. Shafer Butte

    4 Reviews
    17 Photos
    178 Saves
    Horseshoe Bend, Idaho

    Overview

    Shafer Butte is located atop the scenic Boise Ridge Mountains, near Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on various trails in the surrounding area, and simply relaxing and taking in the area's beautiful views.

    Recreation

    Popular activities in the area include hiking and mountain biking, the Mores Mountain Trail begins in the campground. This 2-mile interpretive nature trail is family friendly.

    Natural Features

    Shafer Butte offers scenic views of Deer Point, Mores Mountain and Shafer Butte summits, as well as the expansive valley below. The campground is situated among Douglas fir and aspen trees, which offer partial shade in most sites. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the area.

    Nearby Attractions

    Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is close by and offers more hiking and biking trails, as well as other summer activities, check out this link for more information http://bogusbasin.org. The Ridge to River trail system is near by as well, check out this link for more information http://www.ridgetorivers.org

    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
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    • Group
    • Picnic Table

    $50 / night

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    4. Caldwell Campground and RV Park

    7 Reviews
    2 Photos
    76 Saves
    Caldwell, Idaho
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $28 - $43 / night

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      5. Cottonwood Campground

      1 Review
      22 Saves
      Idaho City, Idaho

      Overview: A stay at Cottonwood Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River and Arrowrock Reservoir. The tiny campground hosts 3 campsites. Weather is usually good from mid-May through late September and is easily accessible by car in good weather, although the road is sometimes rough and the drive can be seemingly long. Checking with the Mountain Ranger District (208-587-7961) on road conditions before heading out is recommended. Natural Features: The campground is situated just north of the reservoir along Cottonwood Creek. There is at a switchback of Forest Service (FS) roads 268 and 377. It is located less than a mile along FS road 377. Wildlife watchers may want to look for deer and elk. Waterfowl, eagles and osprey are attracted to the river. Recreation: Cottonwood Trail begins nearby, leading to Bald Mountain. Check the Idaho City Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for trails in the area that are open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and off-road vehicles. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. Arrowrock Reservoir is a premier fishing destination in southwest Idaho. It offers excellent trout fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. There are also good swimming holes. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season. The Middle Fork Boise River is just north of the campground and also offers great fishing.

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      6. South Fork Recreation Site

      3 Reviews
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      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.

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          8. Bald Mountain Campground

          1 Review
          25 Saves
          Idaho City, Idaho

          Overview: Bald Mountain Campground is near Idaho City, Idaho. The Campground has 4 campsites in a secluded, forested area. A trail from campground goes east to the Middle Fork of the Boise River. A second trail goes from the Thorn Creek Butte Lookout south of the campground and follows Cottonwood Creek south.

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          • ADA Access
          • Tents
          • Picnic Table
          • Toilets
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          9. Willow Creek Campground

          1 Review
          11 Photos
          41 Saves
          Idaho City, Idaho

          Willow Creek Campground is a small site composed of 3 camping units. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and a restroom. The campground is approximately 1 mile south of the Willow Creek Transfer Camp & Willow Creek Trail No. 019 trailhead located north of the transfer camp.

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        Recent Tent Reviews in Garden City

        415 Reviews of 34 Garden City Campgrounds


        • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Nov. 2, 2024

          Succor Creek State Natural Area Dispersed

          Beautiful view of Succor Creek canyon and surrounding hills

          Free. Coordinates: 43.43811,-117.11743. Camped here at the end of Sept, 2024. Located at the southern end of Succor Creek State Natural Area, close to the boundary with BLM land. 1/10th of a mile from Succor Creek Road. Access from Succor Creek Road is okay; rocky and eroded in a few places on an uphill drive. The site is located on a loop where the access track ends at a livestock fenced. You pass another large dispersed site on the way up. The dirt site is not quite level. Lots of cow patties.  Surrounded by grass and sagebrush. Site has a rock fire ring. Open to sky, no shade; solar recharging and Starlink possible. It may be possible to set up a tent in the grass. There is a view of Succor Creek canyon. Fantastic views of surrounding mountains. No hiking trails, but one can explore that area beyond the fence and get additional views of the canyon and creek. No cell service. Very remote location. Except for a few cows and coyotes, very quiet area. I loved this spot!

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Tie Creek Campground
          Oct. 16, 2024

          Tie Creek Campground

          Tie creek

          Just off the asphalt on a gravel road. Very dusty and noisy on the weekends. Can be busy because a lot people park in there to float the river.

        • Elise S.The Dyrt PRO User
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          Oct. 12, 2024

          Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed

          So pretty

          Loved this spot! Parked our tow behind camper right on the beach. It is very muddy so don’t get too close to the shore, we had to help two vehicles get out of the mud. Also very buggy which is why is lost a star

        • Jill R.The Dyrt PRO User
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          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!!!

        • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Sep. 14, 2024

          Grayback Campground and Group Sites - Reserve

          The few of Free camping near Boise

          Nice spot, got to drive up the road past the usa fee area campground. Its a bit up a hill and not on the valley floor so phone service is there like one bar. No tables but some make shift fire pits at free spots. Kinda a rocky road but not a bunch of holes. Supposedly there have been mountain lion sightings in this area. Some intense utah/idaho drivers so just be cool. A less dry quiet spot, beautiful sounds of bugs at night prob crickets and no biter bugs like mosquitoes. Could give it 4 stars but I got to sneak in in the usa fee area to use toilet. Usually most hosts are not paying attention or are cool about it if you aint a crazy. Hey just realized Im not one of those lol.

        • B
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          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.

        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Country Corners Campground & RV Park
          Sep. 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.

        • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from The Wagon Wheel
          Sep. 9, 2024

          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

        • KThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Dog Creek Campground - Idaho
          Sep. 2, 2024

          Dog Creek Campground - Idaho

          It's ok as a fall-back option

          My wife and I were forced to make last minute changes to our camping trip this year(thanks to the Wapiti 2024 fire in Stanley) and Dog Creek was the only campground available on the dates we had set aside. We had been up to Pine once before but had never explored past the town. 

          The campground itself is quiet and away from the main road but it is directly parallel to the South Fork of the Boise River. There are a TON of ponderosa pines and other various pine trees so the campground looks small because of the dense tree cover. From the main road, the main drive is a fairly narrow paved dirt/gravel road and not bumpy at all so most vehicles shouldn’t have an issue with it. 

          The camp sites themselves are a little close to each other but you’re not shoulder to shoulder or directly on top of each other. The camp host greeted us upon our arrival, filled us in on the fire restrictions and said to let him know if we needed anything. 

          We had reserved sites 10 and 11 but in reality, they might as well call it a group site because there is no separation between the two, you even share a"driveway”. There were fire rings, tent pads(at some sites) and picnic tables, along with shepherds hooks for hanging trash off of the ground. There were also metal tables at every site that we think are intended for camp stoves.(The picnic tables are wood)The fire rings were well cared for(none damaged that we saw and they all had adjustable grills)….but our fire ring was very close to the bushes which was a little sketchy. 

          This campground is nice and quiet and full of trees. But unfortunately, for us, that’s where the appeal ends. In order to get to the actual Dog Creek from the campground, you have to hope that sites 2 and 5 are not occupied and even then, the creek isn’t super exciting. It’s pretty but it’s a climb down into a ravine of sorts and it’s not deep enough to lay in and there aren’t any places to setup chairs to just enjoy it. The water flowing through the creek is clean and it is pretty to look at, but that’s about all it’s good for. 

          As for other things to do at the campground, there isn’t much. There are no hiking trails as far as we could tell, but if you go across the street to the river, you can actually enjoy your stay, assuming the banks of the river aren’t packed with dispersed campers and their ATV’s. 

          The campground does have water spigots and the water tasted fine. The restrooms(vault toilets) were impeccable in terms of cleanliness. Some of the nicest Forest Service campground restrooms we’ve used and the camp host does an awesome job of keeping them clean and bug free. 

          Speaking of bugs, we didn’t see many mosquitoes but we did see a good amount of bees, wasps and yellow jackets and there were traps setup throughout the campground so bring an epi pen if you’re allergic to any of them. 

          We lost cell service just after the reservoir (T-Mobile) but my satellite communicator worked fairly well at the campground. 

          There are dumpsters to take your trash just inside the entrance to the campground, which is a little annoying as you have to walk quite a ways to dump it, but there were also no critters hanging around the sites. 

          Dog Creek campground is the type of campground where you setup your camper or RV and leave for the day to do other things. Whether it’s boating at Anderson Ranch, taking the ATV’s up into the mountains or try to find hiking trails. The campground itself is very pretty BUT it doesn’t offer much in terms of things to do while there. However, if you are looking for some peace and quiet, with very little noise from the outside world, it’s great.

        • Jerry L.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Malheur County Fairgrounds
          Aug. 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.

        • BThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Succor Creek Reservoir Dispersed Camping
          Aug. 24, 2024

          Succor Creek Reservoir Dispersed Camping

          Nice flat spot

          After a couple dry creek beds there’s a less developed path that goes up a hill. There’s some old headstones from the 1800’s, (yes really) and a stone fire ring. Smooth dirt and very isolated

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Irish Point Dispersed Camp Ground
          Aug. 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.

        • Phillip C.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Trinity View Resort
          Jul. 29, 2024

          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.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Riverlife RVing
          Jul. 28, 2024

          Riverlife RVing

          Needs some tlc

          This campground has potential that is not being exploited. Lovely spot beside the Payette River but that’s about it. Water and 30/50 hookups but too few trees, ery little to do without driving a distance. Close to white water rafting outfitters.

        • Allie V.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Swan Falls - Idaho Power
          Jul. 16, 2024

          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.

        • pThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Big Eddy Campground
          Jul. 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!

        • KThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Trinity View Resort
          Jul. 7, 2024

          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.

        • B
          Camper-submitted photo from Rivers Edge RV Park
          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.

        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Home RV Park
          Jun. 30, 2024

          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!

        • DS K.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Spillway Campground
          Jun. 25, 2024

          Spillway Campground

          Anderson ranch reservoir free camping

          3 sites with tables and a pit toilet. Beautiful secluded spot mostly to ourselves

        • Emily S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
          Jun. 21, 2024

          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.



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