Top Tent Camping near Twin Falls, ID
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Best Tent Sites Near Twin Falls, ID (10)
1. Steer Basin Campground
2 Reviews•4 Photos•35 SavesOverview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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2. Third Fork Campground
1 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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3. Grey's Landing
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4. Independence Lakes Campground
4 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;
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5. Bear Gulch
Be the first to review!•8 SavesBear Gulch Campground is a developed campground composed of 8 individual units and 1 group unit near the Shoshone Wildlife Pond. The area is suitable for trailer and tent camping. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between May and October. Campground amenities include toilets and the facilities are handicapped accessible. A short trail from the campground goes to the pond which is fenced to provide habitat for bird and wildlife species; fishing is available in the creek and pond. For equestrians, there is a barrier-free stock loading ramp and corral near the campground. The area is a winter play area from December through March.
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7. Father And Sons
Be the first to review!Father and Sons Campground and Picnic Area is a developed campground located near Cottonwood Ridge. The campground is composed of 12 individual units and 1 group units that can accommodate a total of 100 people. The campground is suitable for trailer and tent camping. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between June and September. Campground amenities include toilets. The area is attractive for exploration on an ATV or a mountain bike. Fishing opportunities can be found nearby at Big Cottonwood Creek.
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8. Bostetter Campground
Be the first to review!•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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10. Myrtle Point
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Recent Tent Reviews In Twin Falls
253 Reviews of 10 Twin Falls Campgrounds
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Brooke C.
Traveler
Snake 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 😊
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Ranger
Milner Historic Recreation Area
Nice place on Snake River for an overnight on way to elsewhere
Paid$15/night for a site right by the Snake River,#13. Pit toilets and trashcans. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings and are spaced out fairly well. Quiet. Houses are visible on the opposite side of the river. ------>>Don't go in the east entrance due to 11ft bridge over the road.
- RRonda D.Traveler
Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
Amazing location!
This place is beautiful! We arrived on a Monday morning around 9am. Before driving down the hill we got out and walked it to make sure we could make it. We’re driving a one ton GMC with Artic Fox truck camper. We made it down no problem. We stayed for 2 nights and only one night was there another camper who decided to stay up high and not make the drive down. We few cars came and went. But what surprised me the most, is that nobody who drove down, went to see the waterfall which is probably the best part! So, if you visit, find a trail anywhere to the right of the Cauldron Linn sign and follow it. There are many and most of them lead to the waterfalls eventually. My husband was nervous about the drive out but we made it out with no issues!
Marne F.Traveler
Frank C Jones King Hill Area
Frank C Hill Area
1st stop on our way to Moab. We were able to get our Nissan Frontier hauling a 6×10 trailer parked into the sight next to the Snake River. It was fairly level. Nice sunset viewing, not too buggy in early Oct. Lots of train noise thru the night, tho. Pit toilet was out of TP, luckily we had spare. We had an owl also visit the tree above us and serenaded us for a good 1/2 hr in the middle of the night (very cool). Overall, good stop for passing through.
- JJulia B.
Scout
Twin Falls County Fairgrounds
Nice quiet spot
Would definitely recommend this spot. 21$ 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).
rick A.Traveler
Balanced Rock County Park
Very cool place
Absolutely overrun with flies.
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
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LegendSnake 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
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.
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....
George B.Guide
Intermountain RV Camp
Not like the pictures for sure
We stayed a week in July, and the green trees in the pictures are all dead skeletons now with no shade at all. There is a constant smell of a combination of septic and farm compost. The one advantage was an onsite parts store and repair shop.
Andrew S.GuideFrank C Jones King Hill Area
Great little hideaway
Spent one night here on a long road trip. I was the only one there. Very easy to find. Felt safe, nice view of the river. The only negative was the trains going by at night. Quite loud.
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!
Azaali J.GuideMilner Historic Recreation Area
We loved this place
We camped in the Trout loop and had a great time here. Got here on a Friday afternoon and there were only a few spots left, so I’d recommend going earlier if you can.
We landed a spot right on the water (Snake River). The river here is calm enough to paddle board on. We spent lots of time on the water and even paddled across to some rocks and did a little cliff jumping (they aren’t too high).
There’s an outhouse and it was honestly the cleanest outhouse I’ve ever used. Super impressed with that.
It was warm this time of year and our spot was nice and shady. Would definitely recommend visiting. It’s $15/night
- Danielle S.Guide
Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
Views
Pulled up here last minute at about 2am for some quick sleep, the view I woke up to was incredible. Drive through pretty farmland to get there, easy to navigate.
Elise V.TravelerSnake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
Safe and Convenient
Tent camped here in site 6. Felt safe the entire night and the campground featured bathrooms, which was a plus. Definitely targeted more towards RVs and camper style set-ups, but good night regardless minus some weather and wind!
- Azaali J.Guide
Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed
Didn’t end up staying
We were really excited to stay here. The water and area is beautiful. There are 2 great shady spots right on the water. Unfortunately it looks like 2 guys are living down there and let’s say they don’t look like the friendliest for a couple of reasons. My boyfriend and I immediately got a bad vibe and decided it was best not to stay.
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Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp
Conveient overnight stay with minimal fuss, bathrooms and good sized spots
Snake River Canyons Park- Rickett's RV Camp offers a peaceful and convenient location for an overnight stay. The campsites are mostly clean and equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. While the area is quite dry, it provides a safe and hassle-free experience. Nothing fancy. The Sherrif did a drive through at dusk(a feature I like) and the camp filled up before the sun had set. The availability of basic amenities such as pit toilets and horse corrals adds to the convenience of the site. If you're looking for a quick overnight stay this is a great spot that is pretty much a free campsite complete with a site host.
Guide to Twin Falls
Camping near Twin Falls, Idaho, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Explore Shoshone Falls: This breathtaking waterfall is often called the "Niagara of the West." One camper mentioned, "It’s a great layover both ways in a Scamp Travel Trailer," highlighting its proximity to the Rock Creek RV Park.
- Hike and Fish: The area is perfect for hiking and fishing. A visitor at Balanced Rock County Park said, "The hike up to the rock is awesome too, with a great view."
- Visit Hot Springs: Relax in the natural hot springs nearby. One reviewer at Miracle Hot Springs noted, "The hot spring pools themselves are fantastic."
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. A review for Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed states, "The view I woke up to was incredible."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Many appreciate the peacefulness of the campgrounds. A camper at Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp said, "It was a quiet stay and convenient to see Shoshone Falls."
- Wildlife Watching: The area is rich in wildlife. One visitor at Balanced Rock County Park mentioned, "Wildlife was very active; lots of mosquitoes and bats at night."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds have basic facilities. A reviewer at Murtaugh Lake Park Campground pointed out, "Bathrooms are just toilets," so be prepared for rustic conditions.
- Road Conditions: Access can be tricky. One camper at Cauldron Linn BLM Dispersed warned, "The dirt road leading to the area has some pretty rough spots."
- Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A visitor at Twin Falls-Jerome KOA noted, "It’s a popular site - so expect lots of other folks there."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities like picnic tables and clean restrooms. A camper at Rock Creek RV Park appreciated the "walking trails, BBQs, etc."
- Bring Bug Protection: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance. One family at Balanced Rock County Park mentioned, "We brought a bug zapper and net enclosed canopy!"
- Plan for Activities: Make sure to have games or outdoor activities. A visitor at Milner Historic Recreation Area enjoyed "paddling across to some rocks and did a little cliff jumping."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Heyburn Riverside RV Park noted, "My pull through was level and had full hookups."
- Be Mindful of Space: Some sites can be tight. A camper at Twin Falls-Jerome KOA mentioned, "Spots are tight with only a few feet between push outs."
- Look for Free Options: There are great free camping spots available. A visitor at Snake River Canyons Park - Rickett's RV Camp said, "It’s hard to believe this place is free."
Camping in Twin Falls, ID, offers a blend of adventure and relaxation, making it a great destination for all types of campers.
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