Mountain Home, ID is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Mountain Home. Find the best campgrounds near Mountain Home, ID. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
"Mountain Home RV Resort is a picturesque park with over 280 spots split between a more established shaded spots and newer less shaded area."
"One awesome discovery I made this time around was a trailhead that starts behind Walmart and extends for about 2.5 miles towards Legacy Park. If you’re a runner or walker... give it a shot!"
$29 - $39 / night
"Mountain Home has everything - about 30 minutes away.
This is an interesting and fun place for a day or two. Wouldn't stay longer than that."
"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 picnic table and fire ring for having an enjoyable outdoor experience. there is a huge grass open area adjacent to the site which is nice for outdoor sports."
"Long paved with water and electric on one side and the pick-nik table behind us. It has 1 fire ring/grill in a box area. As crowded as the park seems, it’s very quite."
"Plenty of room for weekenders, no reservations, wide open space for kids to run around, central fire pit to roast s’mores and hang out, highly recommend!"
"The grounds themselves are well-kept with lots of mature trees around the sites providing shade and large shrubs and fences ensuring privacy from the outside."
"My spot was a short distance from the water in an attempt to avoid the mosquitoes (didn't really work), but still really serene. It's about a 30 minute drive to stores in Mountain Home."
"This is a clearly dispersed location. There is a single pit toilet. Camped right next to the lake. Lots of bugs being close to water but seemingly few mosquitoes"
"Nestled in the small town of Mountain Home, Idaho, it's a great park for overnight or longer. There are a couple of drawbacks, but the amenities outweigh any. "
"We camped just outside of Cottonwood Campground. There is an access road to the West that follows the shoreline. Beautiful area and it was great to camp right on the water."
"I like some of the sites at the Cottonwood site because they are very close to a boat ramp."
"Several sites along reservoir with camping literally on the water's edge. Out of probably a dozen sites, most are rv friendly, even a couple of sites for big rigs."
"About 8 spots right on the shore of the lake - each site has a cutout “step” down through the weeds and into the lake. Ideal for fishing or wading."
$15 - $20 / night
"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."
"There is also an electric hydro-power plant as a part of the dam complex. you can approach this site from either side of CJ Strike lake on good paved roads."
TravelerGave this five stars because it was safe, and beautiful sounding to sleep to. Just be warned - at 7am you may be woken up to cars pulling in next to you and the sound of a boat scraping at the loading launch dock. Great place if you want to be close to the water. They offer day use of life vests. There’s a communal parking lot and also some more private spots off to the side.
GuideStayed at broken wheel campground which is most liky the better option as many sites have a tree. Good facilities with shower. The observatory is an outstanding experience. It's open to the public at the weekend and the tours are given by enthusiastic volunteers.
GuideBeautiful views, hot as always. Showers are hot and bathroom is clean. Minimal shade.
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.
RangerCamping spots seem to be more catered to RV's. Hookups for each site which is great. We went to the sand dunes, there are both mosquitoes and spikes seeds if you go down by the plants. Still pretty cool sand dunes.
TravelerThis park has been one of the cleanest, best organized and all around beautiful places to stay. The staff is polite and so helpful. Loved my stay and will definitely making this a regular in my travels.
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.
TravelerCute /friendly / clean . Shade and landscaping . Cottages to rent and full RV hookups . Wifi . Hotshowers .
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.
Camping near Mountain Home, Idaho, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Mountain Home, Idaho, offers a variety of experiences, from historical exploration to stargazing and water activities. Just be prepared for the unique challenges that come with each campground!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Mountain Home, ID offers a wide range of camping options, with 100 campgrounds and RV parks near Mountain Home, ID and 18 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mountain Home, ID is Mountain Home RV Park with a 4.6-star rating from 27 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 free dispersed camping spots near Mountain Home, ID.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Mountain Home, ID that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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