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Best Tent Sites Near Gooding, ID (21)

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265 Reviews of 21 Gooding Campgrounds


  • 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 😊

  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Milner Historic Recreation Area
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Milner Historic Recreation Area

    Nice place on Snake River for an overnight on way to elsewhere

    Paid$15/night for a site right by the Snake River,#13. Pit toilets and trashcans. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings and are spaced out fairly well. Quiet. Houses are visible on the opposite side of the river. ------>>Don't go in the east entrance due to 11ft bridge over the road.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

    Amazing location!

    This place is beautiful! We arrived on a Monday morning around 9am. Before driving down the hill we got out and walked it to make sure we could make it. We’re driving a one ton GMC with Artic Fox truck camper. We made it down no problem. We stayed for 2 nights and only one night was there another camper who decided to stay up high and not make the drive down. We few cars came and went. But what surprised me the most, is that nobody who drove down, went to see the waterfall which is probably the best part! So, if you visit, find a trail anywhere to the right of the Cauldron Linn sign and follow it. There are many and most of them lead to the waterfalls eventually. My husband was nervous about the drive out but we made it out with no issues!

  • 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).

  • Alissa D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

    Pretty Area - Felt Uneasy

    In the summer when the area is busier I think we would have love this more. Happy we were able to find free camping in this area. It’s a recreation area, so when we arrived we saw some in the distance fishing and another person bike riding. We were the only ones camping, and there was some unknown activities of others who came and went that we were unsure of. We would have felt better if someone else was camping somewhere. Nothing happened though and it was a cool spot. Definitely think when other campers are around this would be a great spot!

  • 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

  • DL M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Milner Historic Recreation Area
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Milner Historic Recreation Area

    Beautiful lake sites

    Uncrowded. Fire pits and bbq. Clean and well stocked Pit toilets. Lots of space between sites. Lake front. Fish jumping. Few bugs. Quiet. Bright lights on the dam. Full LTE service

  • 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.

  • F
    Camper-submitted photo from Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

    Tent camping

    Beautiful camp site super easy to access, we got by fine without 4WD. Unfortunately people have kind of trashed some of the sites there was broken glass and lots of other litter

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Murtaugh Lake Park Campground
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Murtaugh Lake Park Campground

    Nice campground

    The campground was very nice. The only negative is the ground and grass areas are pitted with holes from gophers.  If tent camping bring a good ground cover to put tent on

  • 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!

  • Alex R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

    Beautiful Area! Sketchy Roads

    This is a very beautiful area to camp out in. Not far off the river with places to drive right up to the edge of the water (with the right vehicle). Wildlife was very active; lots of mosquitoes and bats at night. Dirt road leading to the area has some pretty rough spots and some washboarding, but it’s all doable. The road that actually takes you down into the canyon has a steep sharp downhill turn with large rocks, depressions, and soft silt. I managed to get down in my Ford Transit Connect (pretty sketchy), but I had to try a couple times before I could make it back up and out the next day. So BE AWARE: gravity can probably help you down without getting stuck, but remember that you will have to get back up, and if your vehicle is 2wd and particularly heavy or low or is bad with hills, it may not be a breeze. (Maybe I’m just being dramatic though lol) I probably won’t risk it again, the stress was too much for my poor nerves.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

    Beautiful Hidden Gem

    It is literally hidden out in the hay and corn fields. The road down into the canyon is ok for small trailers, vans, trucks. The water was out so the bank was a dusty desert and at the waters edge was a thick swampy mess with gross stinky mud foam…. So swimming was out of the question. We found a pull in area under a cluster of trees that was perfectly serene. Will definitely go back. Large black beetles are bad there and bugs as expected. Nothing to cause a big issue, we brought a bug zapper and net enclosed canopy!

  • Kathryn D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed

    Creekside!

    Delightful creekside free campsites! Turn at the BLM sign and take a little gravel road to several free creekside spots! There are at least two pit toilets, one at a spot with two picnic tables, each has a great shade, fire pit, and a place for a camp stove! One has a flat raised gravel spot for a tent, which was good because we actually saw a couple mice. The second pit toilet was further down the road at a more separated spot, it looked like it was ADA accessible and also had a picnic table, etc. Close enough to Carey to get gas/ice. Only giving it 4 stars because of the mice (pack out your own trash guys! It isn’t hard!) and the complete lack of trees, the covers over the picnic tables did proved shade, but it still got crazy hot.

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

    Carmela RV Park

    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 Intermountain RV Camp
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Intermountain RV Camp

    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.

  • reina L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

    encampment

    Beautiful spots and surrounding area. We sadly had to turn around because of a sketchy looking encampment. We did report to BLM so hopefully this spot will be more approachable in the future!

  • Phillip C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Running Bear
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Fort Running Bear

    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.

  • Azaali J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Milner Historic Recreation Area
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Milner Historic Recreation Area

    We loved this place

    We camped in the Trout loop and had a great time here. Got here on a Friday afternoon and there were only a few spots left, so I’d recommend going earlier if you can.

    We landed a spot right on the water (Snake River). The river here is calm enough to paddle board on. We spent lots of time on the water and even paddled across to some rocks and did a little cliff jumping (they aren’t too high).

    There’s an outhouse and it was honestly the cleanest outhouse I’ve ever used. Super impressed with that.

    It was warm this time of year and our spot was nice and shady. Would definitely recommend visiting. It’s $15/night

  • Danielle S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

    Views

    Pulled up here last minute at about 2am for some quick sleep, the view I woke up to was incredible. Drive through pretty farmland to get there, easy to navigate.

  • 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!



Guide to Gooding

Camping near Gooding, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot by the river or a family-friendly campground, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Visit the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: This historical site is located near the Three Island Crossing State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Great campground that mixes history and fun. Located on the Snake River across from the actual Oregon Trail."
  • Explore Balanced Rock County Park: Known for its stunning rock formations, this park is perfect for a day hike. A visitor shared, "The hike up to the rock is awesome too, with a great view."
  • Enjoy water activities: Many campgrounds, like Miracle Hot Springs, offer access to hot springs and rivers for kayaking and fishing. One camper noted, "The hot spring pools themselves are fantastic."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Rock Creek RV Park stated, "Good County park. Well kept with lawns, walking trails, BBQs, etc."
  • Spacious spots: Many campgrounds provide ample space between sites. A visitor at Three Island Crossing State Park Campground mentioned, "Lovely campground. Spacious spots and a nice walk to the river."
  • Family-friendly atmosphere: Campgrounds like Twin Falls-Jerome KOA are great for families. One reviewer said, "Bathrooms were great - individual rooms with toilet and shower for excellent privacy."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities at some sites: Not all campgrounds have full hookups or showers. A camper at Balanced Rock County Park noted, "This spot’s just a picnic table and a trash can (no facilities of any kind)."
  • Crowded during peak season: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Oregon Trail Campground mentioned, "Despite this RV park being heavily occupied by long term residents in 85% of the park, it was well maintained and clean."
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife sightings, especially near rivers. One camper at Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp shared, "Felt safe the entire night and the campground featured bathrooms, which was a plus."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose campgrounds with activities: Look for places that offer swimming or hiking. A family at Banbury Hot Springs Campground enjoyed the "private hot springs pool and a large community pool."
  • Pack snacks and drinks: Some campgrounds, like 1000 Springs Resort, don’t have markets nearby. One camper advised, "Bring your own food and drinks, as there are no stores close by."
  • Plan for downtime: Bring games or books for quiet evenings. A visitor at Jerome County Fairgrounds mentioned, "This makes a great one-night stop or home base for sightseeing in the area."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have restrictions on RV sizes. A reviewer at Rock Creek RV Park noted, "Would give 5 stars but no dump station."
  • Look for full hookups: Ensure your campground has the necessary hookups for your RV. A camper at Twin Falls-Jerome KOA said, "Hookups worked great."
  • Be mindful of noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially near highways. A visitor at Oregon Trail Campground mentioned, "Noisy in the morning, flat, bathroom was open in the morning for early departure."

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

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