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Hagerman Homebase

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Hagerman, ID

Start your Hagerman adventure at our Hagerman Homebase! Approximately 0.08 acres of private ground with shade trees, fire pit and water/electrical hook ups and close to everything! Bring your trailers or tents and enjoy all Hagerman, Idaho has to offer! Site can accomodate multiple trailers, depending on length. Location is about 0.8 miles from the center of town where you can enjoy multiple restaurants, shops, coffee shop, wine tasting, bars and the grocery store. Site has power (30A, 50A or 110), an extension cord is recommended! Nearby Activities: - Swimming, Kayaking and Paddle Board at Billingsley Creek - Kayaking/Paddle Boarding, Boating on the Snake River (Blue Heart Springs, 1000 Springs, Banbury, Ritter Island, Waterfall Views) - Motorcycle Trails nearby - Banbury Hot Springs - Miracle Hot Springs - 1000 Springs Pool - Hagerman Walking/Biking Path - Box Canyon a short drive away Town houses many rental companies for bikes, kayaks, etc. Pet friendly, however, adjacent pasture frequently has livestock so please be responsible with your animals.

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On6Acres

3 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Buhl, ID

This is a private piece of property located just a few minutes from the 1000 Springs area known for its crystal clear waters and natural hot springs. Come play in the area and camp on your own private acreage at night. We have 3 designated tent/truck or car campsites at the moment. We will be developing a few RV slips soon and geothermal pools so please watch for that in the future! Learn more about this land: Hagerman / Buhl / 1000 Springs Area. Tired of large commercial campgrounds? We understand. Camp with privacy and space. On6acres is a lost piece of private ground in the Snake River Canyon only 10 minutes from boat launches and hot spring baths in the Thousand Springs area. A 6.5 acre sloping desert with canyon views, ponds, native plants and trees. Including turkeys, deer, eagles, hawks, fish, rabbits, lizards, otters, and many other wild animals. **This is a natural, untouched, raw property. ******Please set your expectations correctly. Right now the experience is much closer to actual camping experience rather than a commercial campground but with the benefit of only being 10 minutes from the river in one direction and 10 minutes from town in the other direction. Come stargaze with very little light pollution and enjoy the quiet nature around. There are no amenities other than 3 designated/private spaces to pitch a tent or pick-up/van campers and a professionally maintained outhouse. Respect the property, and the wildlife and ecosystem it supports. We are happy to share the space while we continue to grow and develop this awesome piece of ground. ********For everyone's safety and to respect our neighbors quiet hours & privacy that surround the property there will be no check in's after 9PM**********

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Rivers Edge Retreat Near HotSprings

3 sites · Tents1 acre · Buhl, ID

Learn more about this land: Pitch a tent or pull your camper van down to our gorgeous riverfront bench! *Please note we can only accommodate 22' TOTAL length of vehicle and trailer* This property sits lower than the main house so it's a private location right on the river! Miracle Hot Springs and 1000 Springs are both within a couple miles from us. Box Canyon hike and other hikes are also accessible from our place. Bird watching is incredible and you can explore as much nature as you wish! You are welcome to fish off the banks too! If the weather is nice, we also have a canoe onsite. There is a potable water spigot at the main house, and a porta potty on site at the river. If you are looking for recreational activities, restaurants, tourism, etc., please visit; https://visitsouthidaho.com/ and https://visitidaho.org/regions/south-central/ https://www.kayakblueheart.com/rental-services For information on fishing please visit; https://idfg.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/seasons-rules-fish-2022-2024_0.pdf#page=22 *We have lots of native grasses and brush that do not get irrigated therefore, we do not allow campfires (even in receptacles).* **We cannot accommodate LATE ARRIVALS, sorry! Our camp is hard to find in the dark and we've had too many people get lost. Please arrive to camp before dark, thank you!! **Note: Maximum TOTAL length we can accommodate is 22' (vehicle AND trailer). Perfect for tent camping, campervans and very small trailers. This is due to the narrow turn around radius. If you are pulling a small trailer, make sure you feel comfortable turning around and backing up. *If the weather is rainy in the 2 days prior to your arrival, we may need to ask you to cancel your booking. The driveway to camp and the camp area are not suitable when the grounds are wet.*

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Idaho is famous for their potatoes, but did you know they have another claim to fame? In Hagerman, Idaho you'll find the largest concentration of prehistoric horses in the world. So many fossils were found here that the Hagerman Horse became the official state fossil.

For those wanting to get a close look at the first true horse, stop by the visitor center. Here you'll get a look at a full-scale mounted replica of the famous Hagerman Horse. Don't worry, there are also plenty of real fossilized bones on display. Traveling with kids in tow? Children between the ages of 6 and 12 can complete a set of activities to become a Junior Ranger. Pick up your free activity book at the visitor center.

After getting a feel for the area, most folks head towards one of two scenic overlooks. The Snake River Overlook provides a spectacular view of the monument, as well as 600-foot bluffs. Due to erosion, you'll see the bluffs are made up of numerous layers of sedimentary rock. An amazing sight for any geology or paleontology enthusiast. For those looking for a more modern perspective, check out the second overlook. The Oregon Trail Overlook shows where pioneers once carved a route out west. If you look close enough you can see the original wagon wheel ruts!

With so much to discover in the area, you should plan on staying several days. Why not sleep in the great outdoors like the pioneers did? Hipcamp can help you search public and private campground listings for cozy spots to rest.