Looking for the best campgrounds near Horseshoe Bend, ID? Horseshoe Bend is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Horseshoe Bend camping trip.
$35 / night
"Beautiful Payette River location. Excellent Wi-Fi and Verizon service works perfect. Floating the river is very fun. Good fishing when River levels slow down a bit."
"Wether you enjoy relaxing and looking for wildlife or riding trails in an ATV, check them out and share some pics from your stay!"
$53 - $95 / night
"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."
"Feels like a little oasis tucked in behind the fairground and baseball stadium. The green belt and river run right by it. Super friendly staff. Variety of site types."
$8 / night
"Also checked out the trail up the road that ran along the river and there are some old railroad tracks to explore."
$35 / night
"This is a very well run campground and hot springs near Emmett Idaho. The staff is very on top of things and keeps the place very clean and orderly."
"Right off highway for easy in/out. Road is not busy so road noise was minimal"
$10 - $75 / night
"One of the most enjoyable drives, ever."
"This RV park is home to some super nice Idaho people. Lots of long term tenants, lots of nice open social spaces. Just a friendly place to be. Everything you need is here, pool, market, open space!"
"Very well kept park, close to Boise and other surrounding towns. Close to each other is the only downfall if you like privacy."
$15 - $30 / night
"Nice campground with a short hike/walk to some hot springs."
"You follow the same path to the better springs but it gets slightly difficult at the very end."
$8 - $15 / night
"Close to the road but not noisy. Close to Idaho City, which has awesome little spots. Shady, no morning sun. The real treasure is the nearby hot springs resort, The Springs at Idaho City."
"This is a great campground between Boise and Idaho City. "
"While exploring southeastern Idaho we were looking at some extreme temps coming our way and wanted the luxury of electric hookups for AC."
"Great spot right in Boise city limits, but right next to the airport and highway. Facilities are very nice and staff is very friendly. Only issue was the road noise."
TravelerGreat area on the bluffs above the Snake River and Swan Falls Dam with beautiful sunset and sunrise views. Pretty level area not far from the main road. Only caution is that some areas had a lot of nails where they burned pallets. Stay clear of any fire rings. Fires are not allowed.
ScoutA little bit misleading in the description. There are some established camp spots and then there is some “dispersed” camping. In reality the dispersed camping is more like established camping on BLM land.
It can be a little bit confusing when you arrive but you take a right turn away from the welcome sign. You’ll travel by a boat launch on your left and some construction type equipment on your right as you travel down a dirt road. The mile or so is the established camping in Idaho Power property. It’ll be on your left as your drive. About 2ish miles in you’ll see a beat up sign marking the beginning of BLM land. After that there are turnouts for the “dispersed” camping. There are permanent fire pits and even some pit toilets so not exactly dispersed in the overland sense, but more like camping in the 80’s if you are old enough to remember that.
You won’t need a 4WD rig. A front wheel drive sedan can do this drive, but the road is bumpy. It was dry when I went to maybe if it’s muddy it would be more treacherous.
All in not a terrible camping spot. You’re right on the river and the bugs are too.
Remember, kids, only trash leaves trash and don’t be the weirdos “out in nature” with your Bluetooth speaker blaring music.
TravelerThe campground is very clean and inviting. You will not regret it. Nice view of the mountains and river. The hot springs is small; however, the scenic view from there makes up for it. Highly recommended!
ScoutCamping on the Payette River. Abundant wildlife and so wonderful and relaxing watching the river. Firepit available right beside the river.
ScoutOpen Season 15 May to 15 September. Advance reservations are requires and cannot be made on site. No free camping. Potable water by old USFS style hand pump. Host on site. Ranger patrols.
ScoutVery well kept park, close to Boise and other surrounding towns. Close to each other is the only downfall if you like privacy.
GuideThe sites themselves are pretty large and spacious. The only downfall to the place is the noise. The freeway and airport are so close that is all your hear. Other than that it's great!!
TravelerThe location is absolutely beautiful, a small piece of heaven. There are maybe 10-15 roughly built fire rings, and you can walk or park right on the waters edge. There is a single public use restroom that was in good condition and open in the winter. The only downside is that throughout the night and all day, multiple jeeps and side by sides traveling through to use the restroom and play in the water. They were all respectful though. It is roughly 10 miles of maintained dirt road to reach this site.
GuideLarge open sites. Big rigs go left and park on top. Large areas, can accommodate dozens of RVs and tents.
Avoid during holidays, people leave tents and rvs for days to keep the spot despite rules and the ranger station will do nothing about it. At those times expect loud parties and even fights or gunfire which the rangers will also do nothing about.
Other than that its great. Take a right on the highway and head to the sourdough lodge for the best pancakes for hundreds of miles.
There are many other dispersed and paid spots along the highway.
Details: Free camping 14 Day limit No tables at campsites Minimal wood to scavenge Town of Lowman is close by No trash, water, or toilets
Camping near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're in an RV or pitching a tent, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.
Camping near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, has its ups and downs, but with the right preparation, you can have a great time enjoying the outdoors.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Horseshoe Bend, ID offers a wide range of camping options, with 160 campgrounds and RV parks near Horseshoe Bend, ID and 14 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Horseshoe Bend, ID is Riverlife RVing with a 4.6-star rating from 5 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Horseshoe Bend, ID.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Horseshoe Bend, ID that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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