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The Mendoza Ranchette

1 site ¡ RV, Tent2 acres ¡ Jerome, ID
Private acreage home with serene views in every direction. Enjoy the manicured landscape, horses grazing in the pasture, and from July to October enjoy picking cherries, raspberries, apricots, peaches, plums, pears, and apples. We are 7min from I-84 & 7min from Twin Falls and its many attractions: Perrine Bridge, Snake River Canyon, Centennial Park, Shoshone Falls, Dierkes Lake. Enjoy local wineries and farm to table restaurants nearby. We allow dogs and horses! Our property is not fenced for dogs. Dogs to be well mannered or leashed during your stay. For RVs / Travel Trailers - - Our primary site has water and full 50amp service. We are able to provide a converter for from 30 to 50amp for this spot. - Our secondary spot is a covered RV Bay with water & 30amp service. This spot is large enough for the tallest 5th wheels and your slide outs. - Utilities are $35/night. We do not allow generators. For Tent / Car Camping - - Our primary spot for tent camping is on the front lawn, alongside the house. - We have a 1/2 bathroom with a toilet and sink available - If the day you are interested in shows as booked, we may still be able to accommodate you. Feel free to reach out to us directly
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Country Camping close to town

1 site ¡ RV, Tent3 acres ¡ Twin Falls, ID
We have 3 acres perfect for tent camping
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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. 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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Pasture Oasis, Tent & RV Camping 🏔

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents100 acres ¡ Shoshone, ID
Learn more about this land:Welcome to our pasture oasis!  Our property is 4 miles down the road from BLM, where you are able to do any outdoor activities you desire. Personally, I love to ride horses and hike there. You may be greeted by horses or dogs on our property, and it's quite possible that you will hear coyotes at night (light sleepers take this into account).  If you are a horse or dog lover, you are able to interact with our animals on the property! I am on the property, as well, for any questions/issues/concerns. There is a runoff river that runs through the property but rarely has water. We like to use it for campfires instead! Please reach out with questions and we look forward to your visit!
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Kraay's Market & Garden

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents16 acres ¡ Bellevue, ID
The property has so much history. Larry purchased the 16 acres in 1978 as nothing but a field. His dream was to raise Arabian Horses, so that is what the property was set up to do and he did just that, very successfully. We did convert a few acres into a Market Garden a few years ago and started Kraay's Market Garden, you can find us online. We love sharing our place, the Tipi and Tipi yard are an extra special place. We would love to share our place with you!
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Copus Cove

7 sites ¡ RVs, Tents32 acres ¡ Buhl, ID
32 acres of prime ground in the magic Valley with pastures and camp ground one of the best equestrian facilities around. Indoor arena and outdoor as well. Set around campfire and tell your tales of the old west great camping with friends and family. Copus cove sits two miles south of Hyw 30 this makes this unique with minimal traffic making it very quiet and relaxing to camp
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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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Farmland for Days

2 sites ¡ RVs1 acres ¡ Filer, ID
This is the land where the original Maroa school house was built in 1914. Our house is original and is where the teachers lived. We love old houses and hope you enjoy the area while you're here!Learn more about this land:Welcome!You will be staying in our backyard pasture. We live in a quite neighborhood surrounded by beautiful farmland. There is very little noise and traffic and the night sky is amazing!!We're located one mile from US-93 and 10 minute driving distance to Twin Falls for fun shopping, great bars and restaurants, and historic hotsprings within the area. Just a mile up the road are the fish ponds, a great place to explore and get the catch of the day or head down to the Snake River for more water related opportunities. There are nice parks nearby and great opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, ATV and dirt biking, biking and running trails, boating, kayaking, rock climbing, skiing or snow boarding. There is excellent outdoor recreation any season of the year. The great Snake River canyon is 2 miles away with nearby Nationally Recognized Shoshone Falls, the Niagra of the West, with a drop of nearly 500 feet.We truly live in an amazing part of the world! Nearly every day of the year you can watch the BASE jumpers from the Perrine bridge, one of the only legal places in the country. You name it, you can do it here. We're only a few hours from Yellowstone National Park and historic Sun Valley is 90 mins north or the famous City of Rocks rock climbing area can be found south of here.About 45 minutes to an hour north of here is Craters of the Moon National Monument for some excellent caving hiking and exploring.We use this area for storing vehicles or riding toys so please be respectful of our homes and the neighbors.
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La Breeza Homestead

1 site ¡ RV, Tent34 acres ¡ Glenns Ferry, ID
Beautiful views of the Idaho sunsets from the hill overlooking Glenns Ferry. 34 acres of peace and quiet to enjoy local wildlife, stargazing, hike around, or just use as a base to explore the local area, go fishing, hunting, or visit the winery in town. Note: you can hear the interstate and the train as it is a small town and both are within a mile from campsite Learn more about this land: Campsite is a 4 acre pasture with a small grove of trees that holds a prepared firepit as well as a rope hammock and small sitting area. Lots of birds and wildlife are around (owls, hawks, hummingbirds, deer, endless quail and rabbits, the occasional coyote or fox) and with easy access to the town and I-84 for exploring.  Picnic table and horseshoe pit located at site. We are just a few minutes drive from town where there is a grocery store, several bars, a golf course, Y-Knot winery, and fishing on the Snake River. This is a great location for exploration of the area, birding, fishing, or hunting up near Bennett Mountain. Only 20 min drive from Bruneau Sand Dunes. We are also very conveniently located off of I-84 for road-trippers passing through. As we are near the interstate there are some constant road noise sounds. It is generally fairly quiet and makes white noise but is something to be aware of if that sort of sound bothers you. You may bring your car into the pasture (mindful of vertical irrigation pipes when driving in pasture) and camp anywhere you like in this pasture (recommend near the grove so you are close to firepit).  LGBTQIA+ friendly, Pet friendly.  We are a tent and car camping only site as we do not have facilities for a trailer and we the pasture is on a slight slope so will not be able to find a level spot for a trailer.  We do have 34 acres and the property is all available to hike on ... if you would like to hike up the hill (there is no direct car access up there) it offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area and night sky but can be quite windy.  We have firewood available and will try to have a small supply at the firepit, but if you would like extra or want to guarantee some available please add it on. We look forward to sharing our beautiful view of the Snake River valley above Glenns Ferry with you! Clear skies and happy trails!
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The best camping near Minidoka National Historic Site guide

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Minidoka is a desolate, remote place in Idaho. President Franklin Roosevelt forced around 9.500 Japanese-Americans to live here for three years. It was a dark chapter in World War II's history.

The people forced to stay here were from Oregon and Washington. Jerome, Idaho, was a foreign land to them. Portland and Seattle were vibrant cities. This place was a wind-swept plain surrounded by distant mountains. It seemed like the surface of Mars to the American citizens held captive here.

The government feared that anyone with familial ties to Japan could undermine the war effort. Whether that was true or not, no one may ever know. Minidoka lets you experience a place in the middle of nowhere. Short, narrow barracks filled with bunks were living quarters. Watchtowers kept an eye on people's movements. Military police guards maintained patrols. Those interred were told what to eat, when to sleep and when to go to the bathroom.

The Minidoka site preserves the mess hall, military police headquarters, several residential blocks, and a tower, Some structures are restored, while others have been completely reconstructed. The aim of the site is to educate visitors to make sure that nothing like this ever happens again in American history.

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