Camping in Boise with swimming

Take a trip to a high desert oasis where culture combines with mountains and trails.

95% (113 reviews)

United States
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Idaho
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Boise

95% (113 reviews)

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Black Rock Campground

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Big Trinity Lake Campground

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Swinging Bridge Campground

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Little Roaring River Lake Campground

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Trinity Lakes Guard Station

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Grayback Campground

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Stories from the community

Zackary

1 day ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Little Creek

No issues whatsoever camping here. Easy to find, easy access to a bathroom, easy communication with host, and nice and quiet at night. All in all, a great experience.

Weekend Trip to Little Creek

This pla e is really nice, the house has the old southern house vive with big trees, Kim is a great host, she tried to accommodate all my needs, the driveway down to the house it's gravel but really very easy , I've made it with my 28ft trailer. You can use the firepit, she has smores ready to go. I would totally recomand the place. Also super close with Caldwell downtown, that is cute with great places to eat.

1 night at Little Creek

Just a small, quiet campground which has had a lot of improvements from the previous year. We loved our stay last time and throughly enjoyed staying here again. The owner was not in town so we were greeted by her friend who was house sitting. She was super cool and gave us several recommendations of restaurants in the area. I was not cooking after our long day of travel!! I really enjoyed waking up to the sounds of the birds and fresh country air verses the road noise when we have to stop at a Cracker barrel or rest stop. We will definitely come here again, next time we are traveling through. This place is close to I 84 so very easy to get to.

This was a sweet place with a fire pit and lots of cute flowers and garden art. Terri was super nice and it was a peaceful place. Dogs were adorable and friendly. Thank you!

Weekend Trip to Terriland

Very nice property, well maintained, and Terri went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met.

Weekend Trip to Terriland

It was a quick rainy stay for us but the property was clean and quite.

Terri and her property were great. We came in later than expected and it was very dark. She met us outside to let us know where the park.

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Garden Valley River Access Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Crouch, ID

The address to the house next door is 519 MiddleFork Rd, Garden Valley, ID 83622. That will get you to the property. The property is right after 519 it is a large open lot that leads down to the river. There is a black military vehicle parked on the very end close to the house. So there are two sections 1st is a flat section where you have plenty of room to set up tents and RVs. It is right off the road, and any car can get to the site with ease. The 2nd section is more wooded and has access to the river. You are welcome to tent camp here it is just getting an RV down there and out can be a challenge I don't recommend it. Also, the bridge across the river is the neighbors and so is the property across the river. There are roughly 4 campsites on the property but can camp where you want really. Large flat spot above the river that has access to the water. Half of the property is a flat spot for RV's and tents the 2nd half is more green, woody and has access to the river. There is a deeper spot in the river that is 3-4 feet deep and is perfect to lounge in during the hot parts of the summer. Please pack out what you pack in and keep the place nice for the next camper. Thank you and enjoy.

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Little Creek

13 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Caldwell, ID

Property used to be part of the Oregon Trail. It’s history also included being a dairy farm and a corn field. Now a pretty yellow house sits on it. This large back field is empty, just waiting for you to park.Learn more about this land:Perfect location in Caldwell with country feel. Peaceful field in back of property. Convenient to visit nearby wine country or College of Idaho. Only 25 miles to Boise. Dry camping only but can fill up your water. Fire pit with wood supply. Just waiting for your s’mores. Picnic table by creek

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Terriland

3 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Emmett, ID

We are three parcels of land approximately 4 acres in all. The orchard consists of 27 different fruit trees, a pond for cooling off or swimming. Explore the greenhouse, gardens and bee yard. Relax with a game of horseshoes or corn hole in the afternoon shady or at the many sitting areas located around the property. 50amp (2) and 110 services available. We do not offer sewer hookups. Located just 1/2 mile from Roadhouse at the MIll, Valor Motorplex and Gem Island Sports Complex, 10 miles to Firebird Raceway and minutes to Black Canyon Reservoir. You can step out the back gate and enter Emmett's walking path that will take you along the Payette river, to the sports complex and downtown Emmett.

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Boise National Forest

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Camping in Boise with swimming guide

Overview

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