Best Tent Camping near Grand View, ID

Recent Tent Reviews near Grand View, Idaho

253 Reviews of 12 Grand View Campgrounds

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  Amy S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 31, 2020

  North Park Campground

  Good Water Access

  This campground is an oasis in the middle of the desert.  It gets hot here in the summer. It has RV and camper parking along the Reservoir and a few tent sites.  There is a big park/picnic area with several picnic tables and a designated swimming area.  There is a boat launch right next to it so boating access from the campground is excellent!  Great for families with RV's and campers, less great for tent camping.

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  Amy S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 31, 2020

  Macks Creek Park

  Nice park near the water

  This is one of the few overnight camp spots on the reservoir. It’s not always super clean. The garbage cans fill up quickly and sometimes over flow. Great day access for boats. Not a lot of shade for tent camping, so it can get warm in the summer.

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  Tatiana G.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 14, 2019

  Trail Break RV Park & Campground

  Clean, simple and decent priced sites

  Tent sites and rv sites available!

  Tent sites are on a nice large green patch of grass. Park right next to your tent.

  The bathrooms are locked for paying campers only and have a sink, shower and toilet. Very clean and nice.

  There is also a locked washroom for paying campers to use as well.

  The owners live on site and are very friendly and are happy to help with questions!

  Very decently priced when all you need is somewhere to set up your tent for the night and get up and go in the morning. Would also be great for staying longer!

  Located in the town of Glenn’s ferry but still far enough away from public so you don’t feel like you’re camping in town.

  Restuarants, gas stations and a few convenience stores within a 10 minute drive of the campground.

  Interesting history is available to see close to the campground as well. Learn about the Oregon trail!

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  Amy S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 31, 2020

  Spillway Campground

  Right on the reservoir

  This is not my ideal place to camp.  No where to tent camp but there is camper and RV camping in what I would describe as "parking lot style".  That said, if your goal is accessing the water, the boat ramp is right across the dam and this is a glorious place for boating.

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  Amy S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 31, 2020

  Castle Creek Campground

  Good Reservoir Access

  This is one of the smaller campgrounds on the reservoir.  This campground does not have a restroom, most of the others near by do.  Great access to the water but not really great for hiking.  This campground is best for campers or small RV's, you could tent camp her but it would not be my first choice in places to go.

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  Dan G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 17, 2021

  Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground

  Two thumbs down Campsite for tents

  Well, that wasn’t fun. If anyone is planning on tent camping here, I would highly suggest going somewhere else. The dunes are awesome, but wow were the sites a let down. The fields had no grass and minimal shade. I ended up sleeping in my car but with the heat, needed the windows down. That’s when I entered mosquito hell and spent the night swatting skeeters all night. For an rv, sure good spot but tent campers beware.

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  Jayden K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 21, 2022

  Trail Break RV Park & Campground

  Nice showers/bathrooms

  Good overnight place for tent camping. The showers were the main reason we booked for the night. They were clean, a little small but good water pressure. The hosts were nice and helpful. The highway was loud, but something you could get used to. The sheep also made a lot of noise but that was more cute than annoying. Overall it was a good stay and served our purposes.

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  Amy S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 31, 2020

  Evans Creek Campground

  Nice reservoir access

  This campground is bigger than many on the reservoir.  There is enough room for groups if you get there early.  Like most of the campgrounds on this road, you have a hill on one side and the reservoir on the other.  This campground is good for campers and some RV's but not so good for tent camping.  Camping here means you are looking for water access,  which is great, at this site.

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  Jack H.

  Scout

  

  May. 16, 2018

  Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground

  Well kept & clean! Had a nice time there!

  Rented a cabin in April/May as it was expected to be rainy & chilly! Surprisingly, the weather warmed up a bit so it was just windy & chilly at night.

  The only bad thing was (and it's not the park's fault) that Mountain Home AFB decided to do JET maneuvers at 1, 2, and 3 AM , causing a night's sleep to be non-existent!

  Will definately be back during warmer weather for TENT camping, hopefully on a weekend so the observatory will be open! Currently, it's only open on Friday & Saturday! I was there earlier in the week!

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  Ed E.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 1, 2018

  Boise Riverside RV Park

  The Perfect RV Park For Visitors to Boise, Idaho

  This RV Camping Site is AWESOME! They do allow tent camping and have cabins. They have full hookups for RV's as well. There is a lower rate for "back-ins" to the Boise River Greenbelt. They also have a higher rate for Pull Through Sites for RVs. There is so much to do in the area. Biking, hiking, walking along the Boise River. There is also some great fishing on the Boise River. This location is centered for city goers, snow skiers, white water rafters and anglers. We visited some nice restaurants within a short drive of the campgrounds. We rode our bikes along the trails, upstream and downstream. The campgrounds also rent bikes for those that don't have their own :-) You will not be disappointed with this campground if you want to get to know Boise, Idaho.

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  Amy S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 25, 2020

  Locust Park

  Small campground near CJ Strike Dam

  Locust Park is a small campground with both RV and tent sites.   Its next to the river and the CJ Strike dam.  It's located in the high desert and gets hot in the summer.  There are some shade trees but its still the desert.  The grassy area is actually really nice turf.  There is a vault toilet but no potable water or electric hook ups.  There is parking for boat trailers.  This is not a place I would go just to camp, but its great if you have a boat or want to fish.

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  Lisa L.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 10, 2022

  Celebration Park

  Great option for low fee

  Sites are next to the river and have amazing views of the surrounding terrain.

  Trash cans are located at each designated site as well as a level area to set up.

  There is cell reception in case you are interested but the wifi was poor.

  The fire pits are locked during fire season.

  Unfortunately, my site was a victim of irresponsible campers who left trash and urinated near the tent site. Obviously not the campground’s fault but something to be aware of.

  $5 fee with dropbox. 3 night max (within 30 day period.)

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  Leslie R.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 19, 2019

  Trail Break RV Park & Campground

  Listen to the sounds of highway cars and trains all night

  We originally planned to camp at Three Island state park, based on the positive Dyrt reviews, but when we arrived there, the posted fee for sites was $34, which we found too expensive for our mere purpose of sleeping and then hitting the road again. We remembered a sign on the way to the park that read "Camping - RV + Tents. Less $$$ than state park." So we figured, heck, let's just go there. We read quickly online that the prices for tent sites are $15. Perfect! We arrive at 11pm, which yes, it's late, BUT the office sign was blinking "OPEN." So we thought no problem. We ring the camp host. He sounds grumpy but arrives a couple minutes later. He is definitely grumpy. He tells me they do accept credit card and it will be $25. I ask for clarification given the listed price online. He says "New policy as of 6 days ago. I'm sick of people arriving late at all hours." Fair enough...but turn off the "Open" sign. I agree to pay it, we're exhausted at this point, and at least the campground has showers.

  Some pros: very close to highway

  Some cons: very close to the highway and a train track.

  The tenting experience: we listening all night to the sound of bug zappers, hourly train whistles, and speeding cars. See the video for reference. The tent sites were flat at least. A basic grill but no picnic table provided. It is probably convenient to have the wifi and laundry on-site, but we wouldn't know because we left as soon as we could after a near sleepless night.

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  Ed E.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 1, 2018

  Cove at CJ Strike Reservoir - BLM

  The next best thing at CJ Strike to the Cottonwood Campground

  The Cove Campground is similar, except it is on the west end of The Narrows, a favorite place for fishermen. There are RV camping sites as well as Tent sites. Each site has an firepit and picnic table. Pets are permitted but must be on a leash. We even put our pets in our kayaks when we went out fishing. Make sure you call the BLM for lake conditions, especially if camping during the winter months. The lake can freeze over during the winter. We went in January, but we still had water to fish on. There are outhouses there for camping use.

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  Ed E.

  Legend

  

  May. 23, 2018

  Swan Falls - Idaho Power

  Small and Peaceful Sites along the Snake River, Idaho

  Just south of Kuna, Swan Falls is a nice quiet place for tent or RV camping. RV should be smaller than 27'. We have a 27' Travel Trailer pulled with an extended long bed Chevy Silverado. We were able to get into the last or furthest campsite up stream. north of the dam. We were able to launch our kayaks for fishing and paddling for a couple of days. It is dry camping with no hookups. No reservations, so it's on a first come first serve basis. Our site had a fire pit but no picnic table. Fishing was awesome. I caught quite a few smallies, but they were on the smaller side. Still fun to catch. There were a few smaller sites for tent camping along the river. There are a few more sites below the dam as well. All dry camping. The drive down from the top is pretty steep. Ensure your vehicle is powerful enough to pull your rig back up the grade ;-)

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  Joshua M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 19, 2020

  Trinity View Resort

  Nice little RV/camp spot for the family

  We spend two days this July. Staff was friendly and informative. Don’t forget a mask if your going during Covid times. (Office requires it). Facilities are clean and nice. The small pool was great for the kiddos. We tent camped and where lucky to get the pick of the spots. The tent area has two covered areas with power. While we where there they’re where about. 7 tents with probably room for about 4 more. The group fire pit is also large and nice. One family in our group brought their RV and had a nice spot and hooks up where all working. We are considered locals so we didn’t make the trek the Anderson reservoir since we know all about it but if your not local make the short drive to enjoy some boating or swimming. The put put course want not available since it was getting worked on but was getting a overhaul so next time should be great. They have a community building but it was closed due to CoVid19. All in all it was a great weekend and spot.

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  Melissa M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 27, 2021

  North - C. J. Strike Area

  Military Strike Camp

  Spring Break gave us a unique 2019 quiet camping at the military cabins. A bit chilly when the wind picks up so dress warm and remember to pack extra layers and hand warmers. Fishing was great as we were the only people at the cabins. MHAFB rental cabins also rents boats. The cabins are a step above tent camping with wooden platform beds and bunks. Plan to be inside only to sleep as there is not much room. Bathroom is behind the cabins. A metal gate separates military from public facilities. Just beyond is a fish cleaning station and docks. Inside the gate is a flimsy floating pier. Plenty of places to park a chair and cast a line. Except to catch something. You may need to get creative to clean it, so think ahead or throw it back. If you are looking for a break from daily life, bonding or reconnecting as a family this is a cheap way to disconnect. Plan to pack in everything including sleeping bags. No heat or ac so plan for layers in spring because it gets chilly at night. Bring fly paper in late spring through fall. Mosquito repellent is also a must.

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  Billy M.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 10, 2022

  Trinity View Resort

  Highly Recommended!! Clean, Quiet with Amazing Views

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  This is our second stay here since new ownership. First trip was June 2022 and October 2922.  Both trips we had an awesome time. Just in a few months this place has made some very nice improvements and still has amazing views surrounding the camp ground. After staying a few places in the area over this past summer, Trinity View Resort for us is our top pic and will be spending a lot more time here in the future. Both trips we had our E-Bikes and took some amazing rides through the valleys and mountains and still haven't explored all the areas available here. 

   Cell service is good here. We have Verizon hot spot that worked perfectly and AT&T cell phones have good signal as well,

   There are different options for all kinds of campers from, Full hook ups ( Big rig friendly) to tent camping. On site RV rentals and cabins are also available.

  Lots of fun stuff to do here for the whole family or even groups. 

   The people here are friendly and respectful to other campers as well as super friendly staff and owners. Very friendly to work with and communication with changes if need depending availability. 

   This resort is well on its way to be one of the best camp resorts in this area. Well worth the trip for sure.

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  Shelly S.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 11, 2020

  Trinity View Resort

  Out in the middle of NOWHERE

  Fort Running Bear RV Park, Idaho

  If you like the middle of nowhere, you will like Fort Running Bear RV Park. It is approximately 32 miles to the middle of nowhere, the last three are on a dirt road. You are driving through scrub country with no trees and hills in the distance. Then you see a copse of trees in the distance. That is where you end up. This is an older campground, private and family run. There is a shower house attached to the swimming pool and a laundry room. The sites have room around them for tents, bikes, etc; a covered picnic table , most have shade and fire rings. There are full hookup sites and basic sites. When we visited the wind was wiping through the area. The owners are personable and friendly, the campground is well maintained. The shower house ...clean and a little old. This would be a nice place to spend a quiet weekend or time with the family. It would not make sense to use this campground for a base camp due to the distance from anywhere.

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  Gavin M.

  Scout

  

  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!

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  Shawn S.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 9, 2019

  Scout CJ Strike Reservoir Idaho Power

  Great ID Power Campground

  Great dry campground. Pads are fairly level. No water, power or sewer. Dump Station right there at the dam though. Idaho Power and Owyhee County Sheriff patrolling multiple times during the day this past weekend (4/5/19-4/7/19). Idaho Power does a great job of maintaining the grounds and keeping them clean. Just wish the people visiting there thought the same and would pick up after their fur babies. Dog poop all over the common area grass.

  All in all a great place to spend a couple of days!

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  Patti R.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 28, 2018

  Cove at CJ Strike Reservoir - BLM

  Idaho Power Campground

  We camped at the Idaho Power campground- the bugs were horrible-apparently they do not spray. No hookups. We were not impressed. Cost an extra $10.00 to reserve a spot on line.

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  Emma A.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 1, 2021

  Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground

  A hidden gem in Idaho!

  Bruneau Dunes State Park is a hidden gem in Idaho just 20 min off I-84 in Idaho not far from Boise. There is a small field of sand dunes in the park and the largest dune is the largest active dune structure in NorthAmerica. A couple of lakes and ponds are also found at the base of the dunes. There are 3 campgrounds in the park, one is an equestrian one. Only the outhouses are open in the winter and water and showers are turned off in winter but electrical hook ups are still available. Great views of the sand dunes from the campgrounds as well. Marginal cell reception with Verizon. Signal too weak for AT&T.

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  Lisa L.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 16, 2023

  Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground

  Sites good, showers lacking

  Campground was good. Great view of night sky. Super windy, tents beware. The showers at the Eagle Cove campground were awful. The water barely dripped out and had that sulfur smell that sometimes comes from wells.

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  Rylee L.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 9, 2017

  Bruneau Dunes State Park Campground

  The Sahara of Idaho

  If you don't want to leave Idaho but you want to feel like you're in the dessert, this is an awesome place to camp! We stayed here during Boise Questival and found that it was close, conveneient, and reasonable pricing! Happy camping!

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  Matthew H.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2021

  Swan Falls - Idaho Power

  Great place to stop

  Dyrt found this gem of a free waterfront site while passing through SW Idaho. It stretches along the river and there’s some neat historical power station buildings to explore and nice green park to picnic by the river. Sunsets down in the canyon are amazing.

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  Mary D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 1, 2018

  Swan Falls - Idaho Power

  Easy access car camping

  If you're needing a quick getaway for the weekend but cant go too far from Boise/Meridian, Swan Falls is the place for you! Both the idaho power side and further down the gravel road gives you numerous options for camping. Dam makes for great fishing too!