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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Shoshone, ID

443 Reviews

Snake River Canyons Park's free dispersed camping area offers pet-friendly sites with picnic tables and toilet facilities. Twin Falls-Jerome KOA welcomes pets at their tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping accommodations with water and electric hookups available. Pet owners can access multiple campgrounds around Shoshone with varying amenities, from the basic facilities at Jerome County Fairgrounds to the more developed sites at Rock Creek RV Park. The campground has a designated dog run where campers can sit inside a closed gated area with their dogs while keeping an eye on children. Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed Camping provides free sites with picnic tables and fire rings in a no-frills setting suitable for both tent and RV camping with pets.

Nearby trails provide opportunities for dog walking, with the area around Ice Cave Boondock offering hiking paths along the Big Wood River and access to lava flows that dogs can explore alongside their owners. Riverwood Recreation Site allows pets for stays up to 7 nights, providing picnic tables under shelters, fire pits, and BBQ facilities. Wildlife including deer and owls are common in the dispersed camping areas, requiring pets to be monitored. The sites at Jerome County Fairgrounds consist mainly of paved parking lots with water and electrical hookups, making them suitable for overnight stops with pets when exploring the region. During summer months, the lack of shade at some locations can make conditions uncomfortable for pets, so water access is essential.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Shoshone, Idaho (48)

    1. Twin Falls-Jerome KOA

    23 Reviews
    Jerome, ID
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 324-4169

    "Love the amenities for everyone (playground, dog parks, pool, mini golf, etc). Full hook ups available. $45 w/KOA membership (10% off), pull-through, full hook-ups. Would stay again."

    "Just 20 minutes to Shoshone Falls, clean, spacious, pool, and a bit noisy from kids in the pool."

    2. Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

    25 Reviews
    Twin Falls, ID
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 293-2426

    "This site is very close to the town, like a quick 5 minute drive."

    "We wanted more dispersed then rickets and found the south side of Shoshone road was great 👍 some rough roads but plenty to pull a trailer on. Must check out the canyon-- truly amazing!"

    3. Jerome County Fairgrounds

    8 Reviews
    Jerome, ID
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 324-7209

    $10 - $20 / night

    "My dog loved the grass, he was rolling in it and running through sprinklers on hot evening. Convince store within walking distance. And yes a great sunset from the bleachers!"

    "Several drive through sites. Mostly paved."

    4. Rock Creek RV Park

    27 Reviews
    Twin Falls, ID
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 734-9491

    $20 / night

    "Nice stop close to Shoshone Falls. Water & electric hookup but no waste dump. No problem though, there is a free one within 2 miles on Washington Blvd and Buhl street. 👍🏻."

    "There are two playgrounds, multiple shelters, a handicapped accessible fishing pier, and biking/walking path. The RV park is open April 1-Nov 1 for campers only, no tents."

    5. Mendoza Ranchette

    7 Reviews
    Jerome, ID
    21 miles
    +1 (760) 208-0337

    $35 / night

    "Great cell service, and dogs and horses are welcome! Check them out, book your stay, and leave them some love!"

    "We enjoyed the quiet location just outside Twin falls and located in the middle of area parks and attractions. Our kids loved the horses and puppies."

    6. Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed

    38 Reviews
    Murtaugh, ID
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 732-7200

    "We found this spot last minute, late in the afternoon while on a multi day drive. Lots of spots, though we had the place to our on a Sunday night, early April."

    "Car camping with my dog. Right by the water. Several very cool spots to pick from. You need a 4WD. My pup Wolfie loved it too!"

    7. Wilson's RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Wendell, ID
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 536-2301

    $35 - $55 / night

    8. Ice Cave Boondock - Dispersed BLM Camping

    3 Reviews
    Richfield, ID
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 732-7200

    "This site is across the highway from the entrance to the Shoshone Ice Cave attraction on highway 75. If you are heading north on 75, turn right at the gift shop on the right side of the road."

    9. Riverwood Rec Site

    1 Review
    Richfield, ID
    15 miles
    +1 (208) 487-2755

    "There’s a portapotty nearby (I assumed it was ok to use it). No garbage bins."

    10. Banbury Hot Springs Campground - Temporarily Closed

    13 Reviews
    Wendell, ID
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 543-4098

    "This place is off the beaten path. We got there with our rv and they luckily had one space for us. The 1000 springs area is awesome. Great paddleboarding. Waterfalls and hot springs all around.."

    "We went to Shoshone falls for a few hours and needed a place to camp. We saw Banbury Hot Springs and we decided to go there. It was AMAZING. There was a beautiful view and we were right on the river."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Shoshone, ID

443 Reviews of 48 Shoshone Campgrounds

  • J
    Oct. 5, 2021

    Oregon Trail Campground

    Very friendly and helpful staff.

    We stayed at Oregon Trail Campground in Twin Falls, Idaho in September 2021. This park is a FHU pull-thru site and also has back-in sites. Our site was flat and level and a snap to set up our fifth wheel. The staff here was very nice and helpful with restaurant recommendations. The only negative for us was that we had to take our pets to the pet area, which was at the far corner of the park, and pets are not allowed to potty on any trees or shrubs. Signs were everywhere stating this. It was difficult to get our dogs quickly to the dog area, which is very small and swampy, when they really had to pee. Other than that we enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay here again. If you would like to see videos on this park and others, please visit our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • M
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Twin Falls-Jerome KOA

    Quiet but close quarters

    Road noise is minimal depending on where you are in the RV park. Love the amenities for everyone (playground, dog parks, pool, mini golf, etc). Full hook ups available. $45 w/KOA membership (10% off), pull-through, full hook-ups. Would stay again. Very friendly and helpful family who run it. Only downside is shared pull-throughs: Literally looking in the window of our neighbors on driver’s side. There are cabins here.

  • Courtney M.
    Jul. 15, 2025

    Village of Trees RV Resort

    Convenient, Clean, and Friendly

    Pulled in for a quick overnight stop on a road trip. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Campground and facilities are very well maintained. Clean bathrooms and showers. Access to the Snake River. Pet friendly with poop bag stations throughout the grounds. Food delivery to your site from the onsite restaurant. Will definitely be back.

  • Bill M.
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Trail Break RV Park & Campground

    Welcoming and quiet

    We called on our way east from Boise an hour before they closed and they were super pleasant. We were able to grab a 30amp spot since it was hot outside and we had our pets. It was very affordable for power only ($20 in 7/21) and they were apologetic that they didn’t have a full service hookup for us.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp

    Good Spot for an overnighter

    This is an RV park, but I used a tent. Ground is very rocky, but was able to stake it fairly easily. This site is very close to the town, like a quick 5 minute drive. Road is very accessible as well, you won't have any troubles getting to this site unless your suspension is held together by duck tape. Toilet was as clean as a camp toilet can be! My only real negative is that there were a lot of people and pets around that were making noise, but it wasn't that bad. Oh, and there is absolutely no shade at all.

  • Cathy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Twin Falls-Jerome KOA

    Jerome / Twin Falls KOA

    This is the worst place we have ever stayed. Dirty and gross. No grass in pet areas just compacted dirt. Game amenities were filthy. Ran out of water during the night. We knick named the park KOA Compton.

  • Elizabeth A.
    Jun. 16, 2020

    Oregon Trail Campground

    Good location / clean

    The staff was amazing and very accommodating - we were running on a tight schedule and they agreed to stay after hours to attend to us. They were so personal and easily to talk with. As stated - the sites were tight and provided no real scenery - but they were quiet, safe, clean - and best of all - great location. The public shower like being at home - amazing! Nice pet walking area. If you’re looking for more “state park” feel - this is not for you!

  • E
    Sep. 9, 2019

    Twin Falls-Jerome KOA

    Standard KOA

    Standard KOA facilities (access to family style bathrooms, wifi, laundry room, etc). Only one of the tent sites in our lot had electricity and water. Very close to the town of Twin Falls, and near Shoshone falls (wonderful site!).

  • Mike E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Ice Cave Boondock - Dispersed BLM Camping

    Gravel road turnout near Shoshone Ice Cave Idaho

    This site is across the highway from the entrance to the Shoshone Ice Cave attraction on highway 75. If you are heading north on 75, turn right at the gift shop on the right side of the road. Proceed down the gravel road east and make a left at the first curve to the left. Right after the curve, you'll see a small concrete bridge on the right that crosses the canal. Park in the open area just across the canal. You are between the canal and the Big Wood river which is dry in the summer months. What's nice about this spot is privacy and isolation. It's a great spot near both Shoshone Ice Cave and Just a few miles from Mammoth Cave. The site is next to an old lava flow which is incredible to see and explore. Wildlife we saw includes deer and owls, wood peckers and many other birds.

    There's a couple bars of Verizon here. Nice hiking and exploring the river bottom and some water-carved rocks. Just a few miles north on 75 is Black Magic Canyon which has some larger more impressive water carved rocks. You can hike the stream bed. There is an information sign  about this at the intersection of 75 and Black Magic Road. Be careful as the water agencies can release water anytime. They suggest you call before hiking the stream bed. By the way - free RV dump station in the town of Shoshone 16 mile south.

Guide to Shoshone

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Shoshone, Idaho, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like the variety of amenities available

  • At Twin Falls-Jerome KOA, you can find electric hookups and drinking water, making it a convenient stop for pet owners.
  • Mendoza Ranchette offers a peaceful setting with fire pits and picnic areas, perfect for relaxing with your pets after a day of exploring.
  • High Adventure River Tours RV Park features clean facilities and a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pets.

Dog owners appreciate the spacious environments

  • Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp provides ample space for your dog to roam and enjoy the outdoors, along with picnic tables for family meals.
  • At Magic Reservoir, you can set up camp near the water, allowing your dog to enjoy some fun by the shore.
  • Riverwood Rec Site offers a quiet retreat with plenty of room for your pets to explore, along with fire pits for cozy evenings.

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