Waterside camping near Banks

Cruise ski slopes, kayak down rivers, and watch for wildlife on a camping trip near Banks.

94% (245 reviews)

United States
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Idaho
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Banks

94% (245 reviews)

Popular camping styles for Banks

Public campgrounds near Banks

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Stories from the community

Maryann

2 weeks ago

12 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Cagle Cove

We used this as a Basecamp to attend our daughter's lacrosse games. The setting was beautiful and you can tell the owners put lots of effort into maintaining it. We had an equipment issue that was going to be an expensive fix but Beth immediately helped us with a solution! Of course, Mayor Lilly is the highlight of the camp. If my daughter plays on this area again, we will stay here!

Weekend Trip to Cagle Cove

The host was very response! We went too early in the season so I’m excited to go again when the weather is warmer!

Weekend Trip to Cagle Cove

Awesome communication from Beth! She was very accommodating during the tricky weather we experienced. Definitely recommend!

2 top waterside campgrounds near Banks

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Cagle Cove

4 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Greenleaf, ID

Learn more about this land: Pick your camping spot around a secluded private fish filled pond. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, fishing, swimming, and wildlife watching. Fire rings and picnic tables at each spot. Located near snake river/Sunnyslope wine country, and golf course. 30 to 45 minutes from Boise but feels like you are away from civilization. Pet friendly area and no nearby neighbors. Amazing opportunity to s t a r g a z e. Although there is room for multiple campers, we have limited the reservations to 4 spots. Drug free!

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Tamarack Falls Campground

5 sites · RVs2 acres · Donnelly, ID

Right by the shores of Cascade Lake. Just down the road from Tamarack Resort. Walking distance to the Fishing Bridge and Mountain Meadows Adventure Rentals. You can fish from the bridge, rent a jet-ski and go on the lake, or take an off-road vehicle and ride in the mountains - right from your campsite. There is even a small pond on the property. Some history and geography: Where are the Falls? I wondered that myself when first bought the property. I have asked around and done some research - and come up with two answers, although I can't verify either one. First Answer: The old Tamarack Falls have been covered up by the reservoir. That is, there used to be a waterfall in this vicinity, but now it is covered up by Lake Cascade. Maybe, but I can't find any old photographs showing that, and the reservoir has never gotten low enough to see any falls. In fact, at low level, the upper reaches just look like a meadow with the original channel of the Payette River meandering through. But maybe at the narrows by the Fishing Bridge it is possible there are some submerged falls there. Second Answer: The Falls are still there, but they also are not the classic water falls you might imagine. Instead they are the numerous streams that gush down West Mountain every spring and really never completely dry up, even in a dry autumn. They are quite pretty, but not exactly a roaring mountain waterfall. These streams can be seen everywhere, especially in the spring, and they to tumble down a steep slope. They come right out of the rocky faces of the tamarack forest, so it makes sense to call them Tamarack Falls. They are all over the place. At least two of these streams ( and more in the spring) feed the pond on this property. Hence Tamarack Falls Pond. The pond is "artificial" in the sense that it was created when fill dirt used to build West Mountain Road blocked the stream and created a small pond. The pond stays at a constant level because its outflow is a culvert that runs under West Mountain Road and from there into Lake Cascade. Two main streams feed the pond - one on the northside and one on the southside. The shape of the two little submerged valleys give the pond a lopsided crescent shape with a small peninsula curving out into the middle of the pond's west side.

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Waterside camping near Banks guide

Overview

If you're looking to go camping near Banks, Idaho, Hipcamp has over 60 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a rustic RV site, or a secluded tent spot, there's something for everyone. With prices starting as low as $23 per night and an average price of $40 per night, camping is affordable and accessible. Some of the top campsites near Banks include Laughing Horse Ranch - NO TENTS with 109 reviews, The Bullock Ranch with 52 reviews, and Pondosa, Oregon. Old mill town. with 51 reviews. Popular amenities at these campsites include showers, potable water, and toilets. And if you're looking for some adventure, you can enjoy activities like horseback riding, surfing, and exploring historic sites.