Best Tent Camping near Rupert, ID
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Best Tent Sites Near Rupert, ID (12)
1. Independence Lakes Campground
Almo, Idaho4 Reviews•22 Photos•59 SavesIndependence Lake Campground and Picnic Area is a non-fee campground and picnic area where reservations are not required. There are 5 single sites. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between July through October. Sites are handicapped accessible. Campground amenities include 9 tables and grills, toilets, and livestock facilities. No drinking water or trash service is available. Nearby Independence Lakes Trail (#35) is 3.1 miles to the Lake. Only non-motorized travel is authorized. The first mile is rocky, however the remainder is a reasonable grade with switchbacks to the first of four lakes in the alpine cirque basin.Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Non-motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait;
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
2. T4 GLAMP’N RANCH
Almo, Idaho4 Reviews•16 Photos•1 SaveGlamping right next to City of Rocks!
We currently offer 2 Dome's and 3 Bell tents
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
$50 - $100 / night
4. Twin Sisters Group Campsite — City of Rocks National Reserve
City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho1 Review•1 SaveGroup Campsite: up to 25 people, 7 motor vehicles maximum including RVs
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
5. Third Fork Campground
Murtaugh, Idaho1 Review•5 Photos•23 SavesThird Fork Trailhead Picnic and Campground area is composed of 5 individual units and an accessible vault toilet. This area is suitable for motor homes and trailers and best suited for day use. Barrier free stock loading is available. Amenities include toilets and an accessible transfer station. Third Fork Trail (#004) is an easy multi-use trail that accesses an extensive trail system including Wahlstrom Hollow (#38) and Rim View Trails (#235), the latter a hiking/horse trail over moderate terrain. Rim View Trail is 9.5 miles long and runs from Buckskin Ridge to the confluence of Third and Fourth Forks of Rock Creek; it is open to foot and horse travel only. There is an approximate gain of 1900 ft. from the third Fork Trailhead end of the trail on Buckskin Ridge as it generally follows a gentle moderate grade of 8%. The trail crosses several live streams and for the most part goes through areas covered with sub-alpine fir and aspen trees. Excellent views of Rock Creek abound as the trail traverses the canyon rim along the west side of Rock Creek. During the winter, there is great skiing on the Rock Creek Trail, just south of this campground. Opening off the head of Rock Creek are 4 cross-country ski trails ranging in length from 1.2 to 8.1 miles; three of the trails are groomed and signed.
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6. Trenner Park - Idaho Power
American Falls, Idaho1 Review- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
7. Mill Flat
Be the first to review!Rockland, Idaho•5 SavesMill Flat Campground is a developed campground composed of 7 individual units located in an open setting within a canyon. This is a non-fee campground and picnic area where reservations are not required. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between June through October. Campground amenities include restrooms. The campground is well suited for trailer and tent camping. Visitors can fish for trout in the stream and explore the mountains canyon by canyon on the extensive trail system.
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10. Bostetter Campground
Be the first to review!Oakley, Idaho•2 SavesBostetter Campground is composed of 10 individual units and 1 group unit. It is located in a stand of Lodgepole pine and stretches along Cottonwood Creek with one site tucked up above in some Aspen trees. The campground is pack it in and pack it out. The area is suitable for trailer and tent camping. Anglers can take advantage of a nearby stream. Campground amenities toilets.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Rupert
331 Reviews of 12 Rupert Campgrounds
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Gary P.
Scout
Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
Great free BLM camp sites
Ricketts BLM RV Camp just north of Twin Falls. This fee-free primitive BLM camp offers 2 vault toilets (in case you did not bring own) and 13 level RV parking pads, each with a picnic table and fire ring, but no electric or water hook-ups. There is also equestrian and overflow parking if needed.
Peggy/Mark C.
Guide
Massacre Rocks State Park Campground
Beautiful views from campsite.
Paved roads in, plenty of trails that lead to even greater views. Clean bathrooms and showers. If you don't have an RV, they have cabins that look very nice also.
- FFrances L.Guide
Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
Good enough to park for a night
No fire ring
Rachel G.
LegendMassacre Rocks State Park Campground
Massacre Rocks
Stayed here a few days on our way to Oregon. Quiet campground off the interstate. Not much nearby though. Showers/ restrooms clean and great hot water. Good place to ride bikes. A lot of history in the area. We also visited Lava Hot Springs which was about 1 hour away. Great spot
- BBrooke C.
TravelerSnake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
Lots of room, spacious!
Showed up late October around 6. It’s quiet, just out of town and there are toilets places I guess (didn’t use) and a fire pit by my site. Didn’t use either. Cold (34* last night) rainy, super windy, but felt safe and free is great 😊
- GGil W.Guide
Murtaugh Lake Park Campground
GREAT FOR THE PRICE
Stayed three nights in mid-October. Got real cold at night, but having electric made it bearable. Not to far from Twin Falls and all it has to offer. Much less expensive than parks closer to town.
- MMarianne C.Traveler
Village of Trees RV Resort
Nice rv park
Friendly, lots of shade very clean restrooms with showers. They have a laundry facility pool and park right on the river. Also, laundry facilities. Located next to the philip s66 off the I84 so a bit of traffic noise
- MMark M.
Ranger
Milner Historic Recreation Area
Nice place on Snake River for an overnight on way to elsewhere
Paid$15/night for a site right by the Snake River,#13. Pit toilets and trashcans. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings and are spaced out fairly well. Quiet. Houses are visible on the opposite side of the river. ------>>Don't go in the east entrance due to 11ft bridge over the road.
- RRonda D.Traveler
Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
Amazing location!
This place is beautiful! We arrived on a Monday morning around 9am. Before driving down the hill we got out and walked it to make sure we could make it. We’re driving a one ton GMC with Artic Fox truck camper. We made it down no problem. We stayed for 2 nights and only one night was there another camper who decided to stay up high and not make the drive down. We few cars came and went. But what surprised me the most, is that nobody who drove down, went to see the waterfall which is probably the best part! So, if you visit, find a trail anywhere to the right of the Cauldron Linn sign and follow it. There are many and most of them lead to the waterfalls eventually. My husband was nervous about the drive out but we made it out with no issues!
- JJulia B.Scout
Twin Falls County Fairgrounds
Nice quiet spot
Would definitely recommend this spot. 21$ dry and I think 40 full. Nice big grass areas with a few trees. Probably really hot in summer but we were there in fall. Careful of the sprinklers they come on early. Nice big clean showers/bathrooms( family style).
Alissa D.ScoutCauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
Pretty Area - Felt Uneasy
In the summer when the area is busier I think we would have love this more. Happy we were able to find free camping in this area. It’s a recreation area, so when we arrived we saw some in the distance fishing and another person bike riding. We were the only ones camping, and there was some unknown activities of others who came and went that we were unsure of. We would have felt better if someone else was camping somewhere. Nothing happened though and it was a cool spot. Definitely think when other campers are around this would be a great spot!
Gary B.ScoutSnake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
Free But Primitive
There is a picnic table, fire pit, and pit toilet. T-mobile service had a few bars.
Greg D.GuideSnake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
Clean, convenient and free!
It’s hard to believe this place is free. Nicer than some National Forest campgrounds with the same amenities. Pit toilets and that’s it. The toilets were clean and the one by our site even had a light on! It was a quiet stay and convenient to see Shoshone Falls, and resupply at Costco or Walmart just to the north in Jerome. Don’t skip the scenic overlooks at the bridge on highway 93, beautiful views, and we even watched a couple base jumpers there
- JJasonLegend
Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
Twin falls campsite
Fairly quiet with occassional car racing by. Very close to city of twin falls. Has vault restrooms and firepits at the sites.
DL M.LegendMilner Historic Recreation Area
Beautiful lake sites
Uncrowded. Fire pits and bbq. Clean and well stocked Pit toilets. Lots of space between sites. Lake front. Fish jumping. Few bugs. Quiet. Bright lights on the dam. Full LTE service
MichaelScout
Snake River Vista Recreation Site
Great Spot!
Great location just a few minutes off the highway with multiple sites. Offers great views of the river and several prebuilt fire rings around the area as well. 4 x 4 recommended to get down to some of the lower spots, but there’s sites up top as well that would be suitable for 2-Wheel drive vehicles. Bring bug spray if you visit in the hotter months
Marie B.Scout
Mendoza Ranchette
Nice place - friendly owner
A nice place to stay for the night. The owner was very helpful and easygoing. We enjoyed our dinner under the pines and watched the sunset.
- FFenya S.Scout
Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
Tent camping
Beautiful camp site super easy to access, we got by fine without 4WD. Unfortunately people have kind of trashed some of the sites there was broken glass and lots of other litter
- TTara T.Scout
Murtaugh Lake Park Campground
Nice campground
The campground was very nice. The only negative is the ground and grass areas are pitted with holes from gophers. If tent camping bring a good ground cover to put tent on
Alex R.TravelerSnake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
Lovely!
Nice layout, large spots, friendly people, useful signage about the surrounding area, and two clean well maintained pit toilets (one even had a night light). This spot is wonderfully close to town, feels very safe and convenient. Highly recommend this spot to anyone passing through!
- Alex R.Traveler
Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
Beautiful Area! Sketchy Roads
This is a very beautiful area to camp out in. Not far off the river with places to drive right up to the edge of the water (with the right vehicle). Wildlife was very active; lots of mosquitoes and bats at night. Dirt road leading to the area has some pretty rough spots and some washboarding, but it’s all doable. The road that actually takes you down into the canyon has a steep sharp downhill turn with large rocks, depressions, and soft silt. I managed to get down in my Ford Transit Connect (pretty sketchy), but I had to try a couple times before I could make it back up and out the next day. So BE AWARE: gravity can probably help you down without getting stuck, but remember that you will have to get back up, and if your vehicle is 2wd and particularly heavy or low or is bad with hills, it may not be a breeze. (Maybe I’m just being dramatic though lol) I probably won’t risk it again, the stress was too much for my poor nerves.
- JJennifer M.Scout
Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
Beautiful Hidden Gem
It is literally hidden out in the hay and corn fields. The road down into the canyon is ok for small trailers, vans, trucks. The water was out so the bank was a dusty desert and at the waters edge was a thick swampy mess with gross stinky mud foam…. So swimming was out of the question. We found a pull in area under a cluster of trees that was perfectly serene. Will definitely go back. Large black beetles are bad there and bugs as expected. Nothing to cause a big issue, we brought a bug zapper and net enclosed canopy!
Evan W.Guide
City of Rocks Dispersed
Nice quiet, open area just outside the park
Easy access on a gravel road, open field with 5 stone firepits. Relatively hard to find a level spot, but not terrible. No shade, very open area - it’s also open grazing land so you may have some cattle visitors. Stayed midweek in August and was alone the entire time.
Outhouses available in the park about 5-10 min drive away if you need them.
- LLeonard S.Traveler
Snake River Vista Recreation Site
Massive confusion and deep ruts
I don't know how people are finding the beautiful places they show here. I used the GPS coordinates from here and it led me to a maze of twisted little passages. Very deeply rutted roads challenging me and my 4wd led to a complex of turns and turnarounds. The only road that appeared to lead down to the river was dirt at about 45 degrees. There are many ways to go and I don't know how to could know which to take. Must be dumb luck to find a pretty place by the river.
So, I left and went to the location that the BLM website gives for this named place. It's not the same place. The official location of this place is farther west. That is poorly identified, too. There's a signed turnoff but down the road there's a "Y". I went right. That led to confusion and nasty flies going into my nose and eyes. I left.
Looking at the map later it appears that I should have gone LEFT at the "Y" instead of right. I have no idea what that's like.
Basically, this place has many roads that intersect and go to unknown places. I don't know why there are so many roads, circles, "Y"s, along the river, perpendicular to the river.
The BLM website isn't helpful. I called them and expected a call back but didn't get it.
I wouldn't go here without one of the people here who submitted great reviews with beautiful photos. It's not worth the confusing directions (both my Garmin RV GPS and Google Maps were wrong in different places) and ambiguity of destinations.
CY Park 장.ScoutSnake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
Free, or Luxurious???
Wonderful place for free camping, even better than some dirt but with 20bucks over....
Kathryn D.Scout
Silver Creek Public Access Dispersed
Creekside!
Delightful creekside free campsites! Turn at the BLM sign and take a little gravel road to several free creekside spots! There are at least two pit toilets, one at a spot with two picnic tables, each has a great shade, fire pit, and a place for a camp stove! One has a flat raised gravel spot for a tent, which was good because we actually saw a couple mice. The second pit toilet was further down the road at a more separated spot, it looked like it was ADA accessible and also had a picnic table, etc. Close enough to Carey to get gas/ice. Only giving it 4 stars because of the mice (pack out your own trash guys! It isn’t hard!) and the complete lack of trees, the covers over the picnic tables did proved shade, but it still got crazy hot.
reina L.TravelerCauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
encampment
Beautiful spots and surrounding area. We sadly had to turn around because of a sketchy looking encampment. We did report to BLM so hopefully this spot will be more approachable in the future!
Guide to Rupert
Tent camping near Rupert, Idaho offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the stunning landscapes of the region. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, outdoor enthusiasts can find the perfect spot to set up their tents and explore.
Tent campers should check out Independence Lakes Campground
- This campground features a walk-in access type, making it a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the crowds.
- Independence Lakes Campground is known for its beautiful hiking trails that lead to stunning lakes, perfect for a day of exploration.
- The area allows alcohol, so you can unwind with a drink after a long day of hiking.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities at T4 GLAMP’N RANCH
- T4 GLAMP’N RANCH offers a unique glamping experience, combining the comforts of home with the beauty of nature.
- The site is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
- With trash disposal available, you can enjoy your stay without worrying about cleanup.
Some prices for tent camping range from free to $25
- The highly rated Independence Lakes Campground offers a free camping experience, perfect for budget-conscious campers.
- At T4 GLAMP’N RANCH, you can expect to pay around $25 for a glamping site that provides a comfortable escape.
- For those looking for a group camping experience, the Bread Loaves Group Campsite is available, offering a unique setting for larger gatherings.
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