Best Tent Camping near Ola, ID
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Best Tent Sites Near Ola, ID (35)
1. South Fork Recreation Site
Garden Valley, Idaho3 Reviews•17 Photos•36 SavesALERT - The Swirly Canyon segment of the South Fork Payette River stretch offers opportunities for camping and fishing in a scenic mountain area. The BLM's South Fork Recreation Site is an undeveloped camping spot along the river.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Showers
3. Shafer Butte
Horseshoe Bend, Idaho4 Reviews•17 Photos•178 SavesOverview
Shafer Butte is located atop the scenic Boise Ridge Mountains, near Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on various trails in the surrounding area, and simply relaxing and taking in the area's beautiful views.
Recreation
Popular activities in the area include hiking and mountain biking, the Mores Mountain Trail begins in the campground. This 2-mile interpretive nature trail is family friendly.
Natural Features
Shafer Butte offers scenic views of Deer Point, Mores Mountain and Shafer Butte summits, as well as the expansive valley below. The campground is situated among Douglas fir and aspen trees, which offer partial shade in most sites. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the area.
Nearby Attractions
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is close by and offers more hiking and biking trails, as well as other summer activities, check out this link for more information http://bogusbasin.org. The Ridge to River trail system is near by as well, check out this link for more information http://www.ridgetorivers.org
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- Group
- Picnic Table
$50 / night
4. Caldwell Campground and RV Park
Caldwell, Idaho7 Reviews•2 Photos•76 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$28 - $43 / night
5. Malheur County Fairgrounds
Ontario, Oregon3 Reviews•5 Photos•11 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
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- Trash
6. Boise National Forest Whoop-em-up Equestrian Campground
Boise National Forest, Idaho2 Reviews•9 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
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- Equestrian
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
7. Edna Creek
Boise National Forest, Idaho2 Reviews•9 Photos•24 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
8. Idaho City Yurts — Idaho Parks and Recreation State Headquaters
Boise, Idaho4 Reviews•16 Photos•49 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Reservable
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- Yurts
9. Boise National Forest Sagehen Dam Picnic Area
Be the first to review!Ola, IdahoOverview: The Sage Hen Picnic Area is accessible for a season that varies usually from mid-May to Labor Day due to snow levels. It is located in a forested basin next to Sage Hen Reservoir. The area has 6 picnic units. All units have tables, grills and fire pits.
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10. Bad Bear Picnic Area
Idaho City, Idaho1 Review•6 Photos•8 SavesOverview: Bad Bear Picnic Area and Campground are located 48 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,100 feet. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant. Historic Idaho City is just 11 miles south. Mores Creek runs adjacent to the site, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. The Picnic area is just across Highway 21 from the Campground. There are picnic tables and a vault toilet. The site is in an open area with shade. Parking spurs are paved. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork, and Banner Ridge with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest. Numerous trail opportunities are in the area, offering hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATVing. In winter, the area becomes a playground for backcountry skiers and snowmobilers.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Ola
499 Reviews of 35 Ola Campgrounds
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Jason L.
Scout
Caldwell Campground and RV Park
Getting better
Has come a long ways in the last 10 years. Could still be part of the solution that part of the problem.
- JJohn E. M.Scout
Tie Creek Campground
Tie creek
Just off the asphalt on a gravel road. Very dusty and noisy on the weekends. Can be busy because a lot people park in there to float the river.
- MMarianne C.
Traveler
Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
Farewell bend campground
Nice campground, clean bathrooms and showers.Friendly people beautiful views. Website for reservations was difficult. You seem to have some glitches
Elise S.
Guide
Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed
So pretty
Loved this spot! Parked our tow behind camper right on the beach. It is very muddy so don’t get too close to the shore, we had to help two vehicles get out of the mud. Also very buggy which is why is lost a star
Jill R.
Ranger
Rivers Edge RV Park
It’s like a dirty dog that badly needs grooming
Reading the other reviews made me a little unsure, but I went for it. The location is outstanding and my site is right on the river. The sites aren’t real obvious so I kind of made it up as I went. There is trash everywhere. The fire pits are all full of trash. And a little mowing or weed eating would help. To be honest, all the campgrounds I’ve been to this trip have been covered in trash and dog feces. It’s obvious service has gone the way of the dinosaurs. Keep your expectations low!!!
James B.Ranger
Oasis Recreation Site
Beautiful place ruined by homeless trash
This is a spot run by BLM right on the Snake River. Any sized rig can fit and surrounding area is beautiful.
There is a small pit toilet on site.
This would be a perfect free overnight, but homeless people have been allowed to dump trash in a pile next to their RV. There is also a pile left behind from another.
This is a failing of BLM to manage their sheriffs office property.
William P.Guide
River Pond Campground
River Front
Site 10 is right on the river.
Kiwi S.Scout
Grayback Gulch Campground
Fantastic campground
Sites are well spaces apart. A quit spot.
DL M.
LegendFarewell Bend State Recreation Area
Empty and burnt
We have stayed many times and loved it. But now the place had about seven campers. Most sites had reserved stickers on them . The few remaining had signs say check on line. Our cellular service was too weak to check on line sadly. All the best riverfront sites over by the huts said reserved which I believe translates to out of service. There's normally electricity, water and a picnic table at these sites. A fire swept by the boundary of the park and partly through it to the river.
- DL M.Legend
Spring Recreation Site
Ready for a renewal
This beautiful park has seen its day.The facilities are tired. The fish cleaning station is closed. The reservoir is very low It's $5 for camping. There are friendly hosts from Washington State. They told Us to park anywhere we wanted. I saw one other camper. It looks like in the past you would park in the parking lot to camp in front of your table and fire ring. T-Mobile offers 2/3 bar LTE signal. There's a forest fire station adjacent to the campground.
- PPaul L.Scout
Spring Recreation Site
Pull out B4 rec site
Sat nite in Sept. Good dispersed pullout-carry own H2O etc. High clearance gets some privacy off access rd prior to rec site. A few miles off I84. Wind can howl and likely too hot during summer months. Good overnight b/w UT and WA. ATT 2-3 bars
- MMayre J.Guide
Grayback Campground and Group Sites - Reserve
The few of Free camping near Boise
Nice spot, got to drive up the road past the usa fee area campground. Its a bit up a hill and not on the valley floor so phone service is there like one bar. No tables but some make shift fire pits at free spots. Kinda a rocky road but not a bunch of holes. Supposedly there have been mountain lion sightings in this area. Some intense utah/idaho drivers so just be cool. A less dry quiet spot, beautiful sounds of bugs at night prob crickets and no biter bugs like mosquitoes. Could give it 4 stars but I got to sneak in in the usa fee area to use toilet. Usually most hosts are not paying attention or are cool about it if you aint a crazy. Hey just realized Im not one of those lol.
- BBretinaScout
Rivers Edge RV Park
Beautiful!
Traveling through Idaho and made this reservation online just an hour before arrival. Very simple to reserve.
We have a 38' 5th wheel pulled with a dually pickup. It was a tight fit, but after we were parked, it was awesome. We were in space #5. After unhooking, we did park the pickup across the lane in space they have for extra vehicles. Hook ups were simple. Although the sewer pipe at our site was a little high, so we had to really use risers under our drain pipe to get it to that level. Other sites seemed ground level.
When we left the next morning, we did have to pull out the "entrance" lane, as the angle of the space and smaller area, we couldn't turn sharp enough for the exit lane.
We could watch the sunset over the Snake River from out campsite. No bugs and lots of shade. Quiet campground.......except the duck hunters on other properties.
We didn't use the restrooms, etc. there.They have very nice metal fire pits and a decent picnic table at each site. If you needed to stay in a cabin, they looked very nice. The larger one with the bathroom, was a beautiful site.
The price was great, especially for full hookups. I wish we could have stayed more than one night.
We would definitely stay there again.
- RRachel B.Scout
Country Corners Campground & RV Park
Clean, quiet and good for an overnight stop
We arrived late, but it was no problem. Everything was great - quiet, but near the highway. Showers and bathrooms were super clean. We walked to the little cafe down the street and had a nice country breakfast before going on our way to Idaho.
Jerry L.Scout
Malheur County Fairgrounds
Low cost opt
I like the idea of being able to camp cheap and all, but if there happens to be a storm before the day you pull in, you might encounter some mud in the grassy area. Not complaining, but was trying to stay out of the mud as I have a dog who doesn’t care where he runs and that can be a problem with the wife inside trailer.
Bradley B.GuideArrowrock Reservoir Dispersed
Chill
Nice lil spot to relax . Really rough road is the only bad part
Evan W.GuideOasis Recreation Site
Easy access, big open space, but no privacy
This spot is right off a paved road, so about as easy access as you can find. It’s a gravel parking lot for a boat launch onto Snake River.
There are 2 spots along the water below that are semi-private, but they were taken, so I just parked in the lot, with 2 other campers in trailers. Tons of space, and the road that goes by is relatively quiet, so there isn’t much noise from it even though it’s so close.
Probably not the nicest area to hang for an extended stay because of the lack of privacy, but for a quick stop it’s perfectly fine. Outhouse on site too.
- SSarah S.Traveler
Irish Point Dispersed Camp Ground
Beautiful spot, but difficult to get to
About an hour off the highway, 7 miles of which are washboard-bumpy gravel roads along the lake cliffside (Had to drive under 10mph those last 7 miles). We were in an AWD sprinter van, and the road conditions definitely put a damper on the night. Site is right on the water gorgeous once you’re there. The stars were incredible. Toilet on site but the flies were swarming.
- VVirginia C.Scout
Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
Campground closed as of 7/24/24
We planned to stop here on a let of our trip and found the park closed. Their website explains that there is an issue with the water system. Check their website before heading out there.
- JJohn N.Scout
Riverlife RVing
Needs some tlc
This campground has potential that is not being exploited. Lovely spot beside the Payette River but that’s about it. Water and 30/50 hookups but too few trees, ery little to do without driving a distance. Close to white water rafting outfitters.
Kimberley M.Guide
Oasis on the Snake RV Park & Campground
Great little spot
Clean, easy to find. Nice spots to back into. No store but ice for sale. Bathrooms are clean. River right there for fishing or little stroll.
- BBeverly M.Guide
Chalet RV Park
Beautiful campground, very helpful owners. Wil help you with any questions about the area, things to do, and see. Clean bathrooms . Internet reception is good. Laundry room. We wilk definitely be stopping by again.
Owners were very helpful about the activities in the area.
- pphyliss G.Traveler
Big Eddy Campground
Great little spot!
Great spot to escape 55 traffic jams! It has great fishing, and river beach access. Has a bathroom. Picnic tables. Only draw back would be road noise but if that doesn't bother you then 5 stars for a dispersed site!
- BBrenda B.Scout
Rivers Edge RV Park
Such a DISAPPOINTMENT
The cabin we reserved for two nights was such a disappointment, becasue of the time we arrived we forced ourselves to stay one night. The floors were not clean and sleeping on the bed provided was like sleeping on a pie tin. it crinkled and cracked everytinme you moved. The cabin door you could not lock and the bathroom was unbelievably dirty. The shower was more like a drip.
- kkristen C.Scout
Cordero Pines
Tight fit
We were excited about this find, the location was perfect for riding sxs right outside of round valley.
We unfortunately, could not fit our rig in the gate. It was tight and could not make the turn with a long box truck and 30ft camper.
I did not like that the spots were so close together and not very private.
Greg was very nice though and willing to give us a refund. Still haven’t seen the refund come through yet.
- SSara E.Scout
City of Donnelly Campground
Campground with a nice view
Campsite is just outside of town next to the lake. Good little spot to pull up. We stayed one night and paid $15. Lots of campsites were full on the other side, this was good being so close to the tamarack resort.
David E.Scout
Horsethief Reservoir Campground
Absolutely the worst place ive been in 25 years..
they have absolutely destroyed what we use to love..they put sand in every camping spot with railroad ties and huge spikes make sure you like sand in your shoes and in your tents and campers.. the placement of the fire pitts make it where you cant sit around the fire ..carry a flashlight at all times so you dont trip over the ties that they have placed …they took family sites big enough for 10 people and made them so close you can actually hear the next site breathing in their sleep..the camp host by the Name of Tod Had a nasty additude towards my wife when we had first woke up at 8:00 am hounding us about money..sorry we got there at 3:00 in the morning we were going to stay for 14 days and left in 3 they made nature into a aparment style camp ground i guess thats what happends when greed takes over..we have never had problems before ..camp hosts were great and now they need blue and red lights on top of their wheelers..now you look out your front window used to see the lake and mountains now you see the top of some ones tents…way to go IFAG..
Guide to Ola
Tent camping near Ola, Idaho offers a blend of stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.
Local Attractions and Activities
- The South Fork Recreation Site is ideal for hiking and four-wheeling, with beautiful trails and scenic views along the Payette River.
- Edna Creek provides access to a variety of hiking trails and a serene environment, making it a great spot for families looking to explore the outdoors.
- For those seeking a quieter experience, Bad Bear Picnic Area offers a peaceful creekside setting, perfect for a relaxing day out.
Tent Camping Amenities
- At Hot Springs Campground, campers can enjoy the natural hot springs, although it lacks drinking water and electric hookups.
- Shafer Butte features picnic tables and toilets, making it a well-reviewed choice for those who appreciate basic amenities while enjoying the great outdoors.
- The Whoop-em-up Equestrian Campground offers clean water and firewood, catering to both tent campers and horse enthusiasts.
Pricing for Tent Camping
- Prices for tent camping typically range from $15 to $25 per night, depending on the location and amenities offered.
- Banks is a convenient day-use area, but overnight camping is not permitted, making it a great spot for a quick visit.
- For a more secluded experience, Fir Springs Campground offers a remote setting along the Deadwood River, perfect for those looking to escape the crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Ola, ID?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ola, ID is South Fork Recreation Site with a 3.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
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