RV camping near Murphy, Idaho offers accommodations for both short-term travelers and extended-stay guests. Located in Owyhee County at approximately 2,800 feet elevation, the area experiences hot summers with temperatures frequently exceeding 90°F and cold winters that often drop below freezing. Sites along the Snake River provide water recreation access with most campgrounds maintaining year-round operations despite seasonal weather variations.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Snake River RV Resort in Homedale provides direct access to the Snake River where guests can catch multiple species. "When the weather warms up in the spring this is a great place to catch channel catfish in the shallows," notes one fisherman at Snake River RV Resort.
River activities: The Boise River Greenbelt offers an extensive paved trail system accessible from multiple RV parks. "There is a greenbelt that runs from the campground all the way to Lucky Peak Reservoir, a distance of 19 miles," explains a visitor at Boise Riverside RV Park.
Wine tasting: Rivers Edge RV Park serves as a base for exploring local vineyards. "We found a local vineyard that is a pleasure to visit. Good food, good wine and a great view of the vineyard while eating," shares a camper at Rivers Edge RV Park.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Mountain Home RV Park maintains well-kept grounds and amenities. "This park has been one of the cleanest, best organized and all around beautiful places to stay. The staff is polite and so helpful," writes a reviewer at Mountain Home RV Park.
Communal spaces: Several parks offer gathering areas with recreational options. Abundant Life RV Park provides "a fairly nice new bathhouse, a few washers & dryers, a workout room, community room, and a small playground," according to a long-term guest.
Water recreation: KOA Boise Meridian RV Resort maintains pool facilities for guests. "In the clubhouse you can play pool, watch tv, swim in the pool or lounge in the jacuzzi," describes a permanent resident at KOA Boise Meridian RV Resort.
What you should know
Cell service considerations: Coverage varies significantly between locations. Abundant Life RV Park has connectivity challenges as "cell service (AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile) is pretty bad at most of this park" because "there is a very busy local highway and Interstate close by so the cell towers can't keep up."
Site spacing: The proximity between camping sites varies widely across parks. At Caldwell Campground and RV Park, "the tent sites are super close together and there is alot of highway noise," according to one tent camper.
Weather preparation: Summer temperatures frequently exceed 95°F with limited natural shade at many RV parks. "Because there is no shade at all, sitting outside on the patio & tiny table is pointless. 98% of the people stay inside," notes a visitor at Ambassador RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: River access points provide cooling options during hot summer days. "The water was so warm I swam at midnight!" reports an enthusiastic tent camper at Rivers Edge RV Park.
Recreation amenities: Select parks offer dedicated facilities for children. "There are picnic tables interspersed through out the park with small grassy areas between parking spots. It has propane, horse shoe pits and a large meeting room," notes a visitor at KOA Boise Meridian RV Resort.
Local attractions: Ambassador RV Resort provides convenient access to area amenities. "We stayed a week here and enjoyed it. Showers were clean and they even had a hot tub! Getting in and out was easy," shares a family who appreciated the practical conveniences.
Tips from RVers
Electrical setup: Check hookups thoroughly before setting up. One RVer at Boise Riverside RV Park found "the 30 amp outlet melted & broken and the 110 outlet blackened from spark damage" upon arrival.
Site access: Some parks have navigation challenges for larger vehicles. A resident at Mountain Home RV Park notes, "The spaces are level, the grass between spots is large and manicured, and all the facilities are clean."
Parking configuration: Pull-through sites at Abundant Life RV Park accommodate varying RV sizes. "It's easy access, clean, and even after hours was easy to check-in," shares a visitor who appreciated the straightforward setup.
