The best campgrounds near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho with climbing

Looking for a camping adventure near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho? Hipcamp offers over 29 options specifically tailored for climbers like you. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Check out top-rated options like Northern Star Palette Ranch (48 reviews), The Idaho Pioneer Farm (40 reviews), and Butterfield Farms (3 reviews). With amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and showers, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying the great outdoors. Prices start as low as $50 per night, with an average price of $75 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to climb your way to an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Horseshoe Bend, Idaho? Hipcamp offers over 29 options specifically tailored for climbers like you. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Check out top-rated options like Northern Star Palette Ranch (48 reviews), The Idaho Pioneer Farm (40 reviews), and Butterfield Farms (3 reviews). With amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and showers, you'll have all the comforts of home while enjoying the great outdoors. Prices start as low as $50 per night, with an average price of $75 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to climb your way to an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Private backyard oasis

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21mi from Horseshoe Bend · 1 site · RV · Boise, ID

We have a nice private backyard for you to park your self contained camper. Ideal for a self contained campervan. Our space is really only big enough for rigs under 25 feet. We currently have a 23 ft Airstream Flying Cloud parked permanently in the backyard and also rent this out. Let us know if you'll need water, or electric while you are here.

2. Little Creek Campground

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28mi from Horseshoe Bend · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Caldwell, ID

Property used to be part of the Oregon Trail. Its 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. There’s an outside bathroom- toilet and sink you may use. 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 Two spots with electrical outlets 30 amp .

3. Butterfield Farms

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45mi from Horseshoe Bend · 1 site · RV · Weiser, ID

In the early 1900's three sheep ranchers--August Broderson, James Fisher, and Isaac Leighton--each purchased residential lots in Weiser and built brick homes designed by Idaho architect H. W. Bond. This property, which we named Butterfield Farms, was built in 1915 by August Broderson, who emigrated from Germany to the US in 1892. The Broderson family lived here for decades and were a prominent family in Weiser history. Learn more about this land:The campsite is located on our small family-run farm in Weiser, ID. Our 2 1/2 acre historic farm is located in the heart of town, so you have the best of both worlds: easy access to town amenities, and a restful retreat in nature at the end of the day. Grocery store, seasonal farmer's market, coffee shop, eateries, library, and downtown shops are all within easy walking or biking distance. Weiser is known world-wide for its annual fiddle festival in June! Our campsite is within walking or biking distance of all of the Fiddle Week activities. Campsite is located underneath a large shady oak tree. Campers are welcome to use the fire pit when fire bans are not in effect. Electric hookups are located immediately next to the campsite, as well as a non-potable water source. Note that we are located in town and campers are required to observe quiet hours between 10pm and 8am and be courteous of neighbors.

4. Boise National Forest

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653 sites · Lowman, Idaho

You could say Boise National Forest is in the tri-forest area. It is surrounded on all sides by Payette, Salmon-Challis, and Sawtooth National Forests, it is situated conveniently close to both urban fun in Boise, and limitless wilderness adventures everywhere else. Alpine tundra is dotted with evergreen forest in the green rolling hills here, topped with snow, and anchored by sparkling valley waterways. The Payette River is great for rafting, while Banks Beach and Beehive Bend are just some of the prime access points on the forest’s 250 lakes and reservoirs (Arrowrock Reservoir has surprisingly primo salmon fishing for central Idaho). Hikers will find 500 trails, including some that lead to 360-panoramic views at fire lookouts. The ambitious should try 10,000-foot high Trinity Mountain, while more liesurely trekkers will get just as good a view at Silver Creek. As if that’s not all enough to keep you busy, there are also endless mountain biking trails, including a scenic route along Shafer Butte. You’ll have your hands full at this intersection of so many great parks!

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5. Lucky Peak Lake

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95 sites · Robie Creek, Idaho

As luck would have it Lucky Peak Lake is a hell of a good time in and out of the water for naturalists, adventurers, and those who consider themselves “professional relaxers”. Take to your boat for a day of water skiing or fishing. You’ll be surrounded by lush green foothills, and there’s plenty of trails for hikers, bikers and pony riders to explore these areas. Off-roading is cool too if you want to pick up the pace. Fishing is, well, pretty epic with both the lake and Boise River at your beck and call. Picnic shelters and group camping means you can bring along the whole gang, and with such close proximity to happening Boise, you can spend an evenings out on the town before a sleeping bag adventure under the stars in one of Lucky Peak’s campgrounds. With a space this beautiful and a name this good, you won’t even need to TRY and get lucky, it just comes naturally here.

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6. Payette National Forest

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279 sites · Mc Call, Idaho

Lakes, creeks, and peaks, oh my! Payette National Forest has ‘em all. Salmon-Challis National Forest and Nez-Pearce Clearwater National Forest are its neighbors, while its Victor Peak, Loon Creek, Loon Lake, North Loon Mountain, Bruin Mountain, Bear Pete Mountain, and Boulder Creek could keep you busy for months. Forage for mushrooms or berries, fish in the chinook salmon hatchery at the South Fork of the Salmon River, or snowboard down Brundage Mountain. Hike to the three historic fire lookouts, or check out the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the second largest wilderness area outside Alaska (don’t worry, plenty before you have visited and returned). In this wealth of outdoor activity, it’s hard to tear yourself away for a visit into town. However, you will be glad you took the time to visit the closest town of McCall, where luxury mountain lodges have thermal spas perfect for resting your aching bones in between treks up or down the mountains.

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Public campgrounds near Horseshoe Bend

Shafer Butte Campground

11mi from Horseshoe Bend · 7 sites · in Boise National Forest

Big Eddy Campground

17mi from Horseshoe Bend · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

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Swinging Bridge Campground

18mi from Horseshoe Bend · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Grayback Campground

18mi from Horseshoe Bend · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Canyon Creek Campground

19mi from Horseshoe Bend · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Tie Creek Campground

24mi from Horseshoe Bend · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

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Bad Bear Campground

24mi from Horseshoe Bend · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Macks Creek Park Campground

25mi from Horseshoe Bend · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lucky Peak Lake

Hayfork Group Campground

25mi from Horseshoe Bend · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Boise National Forest

Hardscrabble Campground

27mi from Horseshoe Bend · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

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Cottonwood Campground

27mi from Horseshoe Bend · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Magical pools of warmth are found just a short hike down the trail from the parking area. One of my favorite hot springs in Idaho. Rafters and kayakers often stop on their way down the river to warm up.

Pine Flats Campground

28mi from Horseshoe Bend · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Stories from the community

Charles

August 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Butterfield Farms

I was met by Erin upon arrival. She was friendly and a great host (same for communication prior to arrival). The location is set back in a lot behind the home. Its safe and secure with power and water. Nearby is a great firepit area (we didn't use as it was 95 degrees) and a gentle sheep named Tilly. Fun, quirky and comfortable! Really enjoyed our stay!

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Jay

August 2025

21 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Private backyard oasis

Great private spot with power and water if needed! Nice shady back yard with chairs to hang out in. We had a great walk in the neighborhood. Felt very safe. Pete made us feel very welcome and we will definitely stay here again!

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August 2025

22 ft Class C

1 night at Butterfield Farms

Erin was a great host. She was able to answer my questions quickly and had me set for my stay. What a fun, quote and calm space. Very private with a great surrounding.

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barbara

August 2025

13 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Little Creek Campground

kimberly was very helpful and kind .. the spot i had was on a hill.. so great views ! easy on and off 84! good stopping point for traveling eastward

Sandra

July 2025

21 ft campervan

1 night at Butterfield Farms

Erin has a beautiful campsite. It is very quiet, lots of shade from a huge tree, flowers, a campfire site, electric hookups, and a rural farm atmosphere in town. I highly recommend this site.

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Luci

June 2025

30 ft Class A

With pets

2 nights at Little Creek Campground

Parking is in a dirt backyard next to a cornfield, which I thought was neat. It looks like they were in the process of planting new trees to add shade. There is a large common grass area with a fire pit that can be shared with other campers. They have a bathroom in a shed. That may sound off-putting, but it was very clean, nice, and unique!! Also, without hook-ups, it was convenient to have a bathroom on site. We were in the area to visit friends so we didn't spend a lot of time at the site during the day. It was quiet and peaceful at night. Kimberly made sure to call and check in on us after we arrived. She was super friendly.

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Zackary

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Little Creek Campground

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.

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Felicia

May 2025

28 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Little Creek Campground

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.

Gracie

May 2025

19 ft campervan

1 night at Little Creek Campground

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.

Ross

December 2024

18 ft pop-up camper

With pets

1 night at Butterfield Farms

Good place to rest for the night! Reliable power outlet and close to groceries and the main part of town. Some neighbor dogs were outside during the day, which may or may not affect your own pet. Overall would recommend.