Best Camping near Glenns Ferry, ID

Join the fun near Glenns Ferry. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Glenns Ferry, ID. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

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  • Rachel G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Three Island Crossing State Park Campground
    Nov. 19, 2024

    Three Island Crossing State Park Campground

    Three Island

    This was a beautiful state park. Very well kept. We only stayed 1 night so we did not get to explore a lot. There is a train nearby so you will hear that. Within walking distance is a winery which has a restaurant and looked very nice. Our site was a back in with plenty of space. There was a small grocery in town. This park had an awesome museum area.

  • Lauren Hannah G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground
    Nov. 11, 2024

    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!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

    Lots of room, spacious!

    Showed up late October around 6. It’s quiet, just out of town and there are toilets places I guess (didn’t use) and a fire pit by my site. Didn’t use either. Cold (34* last night) rainy, super windy, but felt safe and free is great 😊

  • Harry D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Peace among cows

    Beautiful scenery, easy drive in for most vehicles and surprisingly good phone service. Had the place all to myself and got some really nice long exposure shots of the night sky.

  • Marne F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank C Jones King Hill Area
    Oct. 7, 2024

    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.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Falls County Fairgrounds
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Twin Falls County Fairgrounds

    Nice quiet spot

    Would definitely recommend this spot. 21$ dry and I think 40 full. Nice big grass areas with a few trees. Probably really hot in summer but we were there in fall. Careful of the sprinklers they come on early. Nice big clean showers/bathrooms( family style).

  • Corinne H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Beautiful and quiet

    Was worried about the weather when I pulled up at dusk during a storm but it passed south of me and I got to watch the lightening. It is remote without any services for miles in either direction off 20, so do check the weather and come prepared.

    We had it to ourselves in mid September. Toilets had lots of TP and were clean. Saw some big scat (moose?).

  • 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

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

    Clean, convenient and free!

    It’s hard to believe this place is free. Nicer than some National Forest campgrounds with the same amenities. Pit toilets and that’s it. The toilets were clean and the one by our site even had a light on! It was a quiet stay and convenient to see Shoshone Falls, and resupply at Costco or Walmart just to the north in Jerome. Don’t skip the scenic overlooks at the bridge on highway 93, beautiful views, and we even watched a couple base jumpers there

  • YThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buhl Chamber RV Park
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Buhl Chamber RV Park

    All good things come to an end.

    This use to be a first come first serve stop over. There was always a spot and you could stay two weeks. Now it is a reserved system. Now like all reserved sites they are booked weeks in advance and usually only on weekends making them unavailable for those of us traveling through needing to stay through a weekend.

  • 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.

  • Marie B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mendoza Ranchette
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Mendoza Ranchette

    Nice place - friendly owner

    A nice place to stay for the night. The owner was very helpful and easygoing. We enjoyed our dinner under the pines and watched the sunset.

  • Alex R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

    Lovely!

    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). This spot is wonderfully close to town, feels very safe and convenient. Highly recommend this spot to anyone passing through!

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carmela RV Park at Y Knot Winery
    Aug. 9, 2024

    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.

  • George B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilson's RV Park
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Wilson's RV Park

    Not like the pictures for sure

    We stayed a week in July, and the green trees in the pictures are all dead skeletons now with no shade at all. There is a constant smell of a combination of septic and farm compost. The one advantage was an onsite parts store and repair shop.

  • Andrew S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Frank C Jones King Hill Area
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Frank 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.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.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Camas Reservoir
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Little Camas Reservoir

    Pretty and quiet

    Nice level sites overlooking lake. Easy to get to. Lots of cows wandering around. Toilets were clean. We had the place to ourselves.

  • Elise V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

    Safe and Convenient

    Tent camped here in site 6. Felt safe the entire night and the campground featured bathrooms, which was a plus. Definitely targeted more towards RVs and camper style set-ups, but good night regardless minus some weather and wind!

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

    Conveient overnight stay with minimal fuss, bathrooms and good sized spots

    Snake River Canyons Park- Rickett's RV Camp offers a peaceful and convenient location for an overnight stay. The campsites are mostly clean and equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. While the area is quite dry, it provides a safe and hassle-free experience. Nothing fancy. The Sherrif did a drive through at dusk(a feature I like) and the camp filled up before the sun had set. The availability of basic amenities such as pit toilets and horse corrals adds to the convenience of the site. If you're looking for a quick overnight stay this is a great spot that is pretty much a free campsite complete with a site host.

  • Matt L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mendoza Ranchette
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Mendoza Ranchette

    A great place to stay

    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. The hosts were friendly and had great recommendations for the area!

  • 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.


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Guide to Glenns Ferry

Camping near Glenns Ferry, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to explore, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore history: Visit the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center located at Three Island Crossing State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "There's an Oregon Trail Interpretive Center located at the park that is an excellent source of historical information."
  • Stargazing: Head to Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground for some amazing starry nights. A visitor shared, "When the weather is clear, the stars are just amazing!"
  • Water activities: Enjoy kayaking or fishing at 1000 Springs Resort. One camper noted, "The springs are connected in an indoor pool with slides and water play which makes it great for families."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Mountain Home RV Park stated, "The bathrooms and showers were excellent."
  • Spacious sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites at Three Island Crossing State Park Campground. One happy camper said, "Spacious spots and a nice walk to the river."
  • Natural beauty: Campers love the scenic views and greenery. A review for Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground mentioned, "This location doesn’t disappoint! Clean showers were easy access."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Balanced Rock County Park, have minimal facilities. A visitor mentioned, "This spot’s just a picnic table and a trash can (no facilities of any kind)."
  • Crowded during peak times: Expect busier weekends, especially at popular spots like Banbury Hot Springs Campground. One reviewer noted, "It was busy on a holiday weekend but we didn't feel like we were being overrun with people."
  • Wildlife: Be prepared for bugs and other wildlife. A camper at Cottonwood CJ Strike Reservoir warned, "The flies were EVERYWHERE!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the right campground: For families, Banbury Hot Springs Campground is great for kids. One parent said, "The hot spring pools themselves are fantastic."
  • Plan for activities: Bring along games or outdoor toys. A visitor at Mountain Home RV Park mentioned, "Nice grass for dogs to roll in, excellent bathrooms and showers."
  • Stay hydrated: Make sure to pack plenty of water, especially during hot days. A camper at Little Camas Reservoir noted, "We had the place to ourselves."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Carmela RV Park at Y Knot Winery mentioned, "The sites have an interesting layout as they are long, yet the front and back of site not really defined."
  • Bring a water pressure reducer: Campers at Mountain Home RV Park found the water pressure high, so a reducer is helpful. One RV owner said, "The utilities were in the middle of the pad."
  • Look for pet-friendly spots: Many campgrounds allow pets, like Three Island Crossing State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "Pets allowed, picnic table, reservable."

Camping near Glenns Ferry, Idaho, has something for everyone, from history buffs to families looking for fun. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Glenns Ferry, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Glenns Ferry, ID offers a wide range of camping options, with 94 campgrounds and RV parks near Glenns Ferry, ID and 14 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Glenns Ferry, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Glenns Ferry, ID is Three Island Crossing State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 35 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Glenns Ferry, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Glenns Ferry, ID.

  • What parks are near Glenns Ferry, ID?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Glenns Ferry, ID that allow camping, notably Sawtooth National Forest and Boise National Forest.