The best campgrounds near Meridian, Idaho with swimming

Looking to go camping near Meridian, Idaho and take a dip while you're at it? Hipcamp has over 69 options for you to choose from, all near Meridian, Idaho, and all with swimming available. Whether you're looking for a rustic campground or a glamping experience, you'll find the perfect spot. Check out top campsites like The Idaho Pioneer Farm (40 reviews), Waterfront RV camping brownlee (29 reviews), or Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent (17 reviews). Prices start as low as $35 per night, with an average price of $45 per night. Popular amenities include trash, campfires, and pets, and popular activities include hiking, snow sports, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Meridian, Idaho and take a dip while you're at it? Hipcamp has over 69 options for you to choose from, all near Meridian, Idaho, and all with swimming available. Whether you're looking for a rustic campground or a glamping experience, you'll find the perfect spot. Check out top campsites like The Idaho Pioneer Farm (40 reviews), Waterfront RV camping brownlee (29 reviews), or Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent (17 reviews). Prices start as low as $35 per night, with an average price of $45 per night. Popular amenities include trash, campfires, and pets, and popular activities include hiking, snow sports, and horseback riding.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Private backyard oasis

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7.9mi from Meridian · 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. Rex & Cate's Hobby Farm

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10mi from Meridian · 1 site · RV · Nampa, ID

Our lovely little hobby farm, w/ goats, chicken, fruit trees & vegetable garden, is situated in a county home neighborhood. We are 3 min. from town, 2 min. from fishing at Wilson Ponds, & 15 min. to boating, swimming, fishing at Lake Lowell. Idaho’s Capital City Boise. is an easy 20 min. drive. Other points of interest include Historic Downtown Nampa, where you'll find, dining, shopping, entertainment, PaintMainia Acrylic Paint Studio, Labyrinth Escape Rooms, Nampa Rollerdrome, Spring through the Fall Farmers Market, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge & more. Nearby Wineries: St. Chapel, Indian Creek & more. Enjoy small-town living with nearby amusement. Showers & Year-round swimming is minutes away at Nampa Rec. Center for $8.5 for adult day pass & $6.5 for kids & seniors.Learn more about this land:Our lovely little hobby farm, w/ goats, chicken, fruit trees & vegetable garden, is situated in a county home neighborhood. We are 3 min. from town, 2 min. from fishing at Wilson Ponds, & 15 min. to boating, swimming, fishing at Lake Lowell. Idaho’s Capital City Boise. is an easy 20 min. drive. Other points of interest include Historic Downtown Nampa, where you'll find, dining, shopping, entertainment, PaintMainia Acrylic Paint Studio, Labyrinth Escape Rooms, Nampa Rollerdrome, Spring through the Fall Farmers Market, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge & more. Nearby Wineries: St. Chapel, Indian Creek & more. Enjoy small-town living with nearby amusement. Showers & Year-round swimming is minutes away at Nampa Rec. Center for $8.5 for adult day pass & $6.5 for kids & seniors.

3. Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent

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12mi from Meridian · 1 site · Lodging · Nampa, ID

Sweet Pepper Ranch is a horse ranch nestled between a town and country. We raise mustangs and Quarter Horses and teach the Western discipline of ranch riding. We manage our land in an eco-friendly horse manner--composting/manure management, non-toxic pest control, pasture management with rotational grazing, drought-tolerant native landscaping, mud and dust control, wildlife enhancement, equine enrichment--and more! We also offer farm tours, RV/LQ parking, and horse motel accommodations. Guests are invited to enjoy our solar heated pool, outdoor patios, wireless internet, evening bon fires (weather and time-permitting), horse farm tours (by appointment only, separate fee) and our friendly ranch atmosphere. Coffee and fresh, local bakery pastry included for breakfast, brought warm to your tent at about 7am. Learn more about this land: Sweet Pepper Ranch is a small-scale horse ranch in the high desert of southwestern Idaho. We are nestled in a rural agricultural setting yet close to stores and conveniences. We raise and train horses and work all day to exercise and train our horses as well as run the day-to-day aspects of running a large horse property. Our equestrian facilities include individual paddocks with attached runs (12’ x 52’), automatic waterers, feeders, rubber stall mats, a 200' x 300' outdoor sand arena, a 72’ x 120’ indoor arena, two round pens (one large), numerous trail obstacles, large-scale permanent outdoor obstacles, an outdoor washrack, as well as parking, port-a-potty, arena bleachers, and picnic table areas. Nearby activities abound from visiting rodeos and wineries to trail riding at sunset near waterfalls or hiking painted desert canyons. There are wildlife refuges to visit, hot springs to relax in, wilderness mountains to explore, scenic rivers to raft, railways to travel along--and North America’s largest concentration of breeding raptors to dazzle you. Learn more and see photos at the Sweet Pepper Ranch website or like us on Facebook at Sweet Pepper Ranch. See you down the road!

4. Terriland

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19mi from Meridian · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · 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.

5. Little Creek Campground

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14mi from Meridian · 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 .

6. Garden Valley River Access Campsite

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44mi from Meridian · 1 site · Tent, RV · Crouch, ID

PLEASE PACK OUT ANY TRASH. THANK YOU 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.

Public campgrounds near Meridian

Lucky Peak Lake Access Boat-In Campground

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Lucky Peak Lake Access Boat-In Campground

18mi from Meridian · 80 sites · in Lucky Peak Lake

Shafer Butte Campground

19mi from Meridian · 7 sites · in Boise National Forest

Macks Creek Park Campground

23mi from Meridian · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lucky Peak Lake

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Cottonwood Campground

29mi from Meridian · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Grayback Campground

30mi from Meridian · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Willow Creek Campground

32mi from Meridian · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Badger Creek Campground

34mi from Meridian · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Troutdale Campground

39mi from Meridian · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

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Bad Bear Campground

40mi from Meridian · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Big Eddy Campground

40mi from Meridian · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Hayfork Group Campground

40mi from Meridian · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Boise National Forest

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Swinging Bridge Campground

41mi from Meridian · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Boise National Forest

Stories from the community

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Lauren

October 2025

34 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Terriland

We loved staying here! Beautiful grounds with room for the kids to play. Terri and her family were so friendly and accommodating. We got in very late and she still came out to help us get settled and gave us great recommendations for what to do the next day. A great place to stop and stay a couple days!

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Michael

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Rex & Cate's Hobby Farm

Catherine is a very Fine Host. And her place is accommodating and roomy. She also has a water hose that's long enough to reach your Trailer. Which was nice. Although not level, experienced RV'ers,(unlike me) can remedy that. It's close to the street, which doesn't bother me a lot.(LA Traffic) She has a Beautiful Place. And was very close to where I had something to do. Thank You.

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Daniel

September 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Garden Valley River Access Campsite

Great time. Large flat area fit two campers with no issues. If tent camping you can get right down by the river. Hope to be back soon!

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James

September 2025

60 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Garden Valley River Access Campsite

Enjoyed our stay host easy to communicate with even had firewood waiting for us.

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Ryan

September 2025

25 ft pop-up camper

With kids

1 night at Garden Valley River Access Campsite

Cool spot on the river to hangout. It would be nice to have a bit cleaner access to the river for people that are not as light on thir feet!

Getting a helpful paw to set up our tent

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Elaine

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Terriland

Our stay was wonderful. The orchard was filled with fresh fruit , that was absolutely delicious.. Terri and her husband were awesome . We even got to enjoy a great bottle of wine that Terri offered up. The property was very well kept. Even though the tent site was close to the county road we still felt safe and comfortable. We even got a helpful hand from the resident dog to set up our tent. Highly recommend Terri-land . Look forward to staying there again.

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Tia

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Garden Valley River Access Campsite

Proximity to the river was wonderful and our dog loved having a swim! The tent spot had ample shade and perfect trees for our hammock too! As others commented, you can hear the road traffic but it was never bothersome. The site was great for our small family celebration!!

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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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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

Dustin

July 2025

28 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Rex & Cate's Hobby Farm

Easy in and out. Everything was as stated. Rex greeted us and was accommodating. Made for a great weekend.

Their street is perfect for kids to ride bikes and play, dead end so very little traffic

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Kylie

July 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With kids

2 nights at Rex & Cate's Hobby Farm

We loved camping at the hobby farm! Site just as described, goats are so cute and friendly! Rex and Cate are great hosts (great communication and beautiful area) and we would definitely stay agin if we were in the area!

Two comfy twin beds with mattresses and linens along with access to electricity and WiFi make an evening in our Sweet Pepper Ranch Glamping Tent relaxing and convenient.

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Jess

July 2025

1 night at Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent

Alayne and Matt are gracious hosts. I really appreciated having a safe, comfortable, and private spot to stay for night. Being around the horses was an added bonus!

Stacy

July 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Terriland

We discovered this spot last summer and it was a no-brainer to schedule again for this summer's road trip. The entire family is friendly and welcoming. The property has lots of charm. If your children can't live without wi-fi (like mine) then you are covered. My children were even enticed away from their screens long enough to enjoy the glorious view of the starry night sky. For a great diner breakfast experience, check out Joe Momma's, which is not too far away in Eagle, ID.

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Hillary

July 2025

1 night at Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent

Loved my brief stay at the Sweet Pepper Ranch! It was a scorcher of a day but after a quick dip in the pool and shower, the tent was perfect and cozy. When I woke up in the morning, there was fresh coffee and all the fixings waiting for me on the porch - who could ask for more?! Thank you so much for the hospitality and kindness, Alayne!

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Nathan

July 2025

25 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Garden Valley River Access Campsite

Great location with river access. We pulled a small overland trailer with a rooftop tent and were able to find a nice, flat space, and get it leveled out. I don’t believe there is a beach but great water by the campsite. We didn’t make it to the water as we were visiting family, but our pups did. It’s a nice, long strip of mowed grass with mowed river access. The military vehicle mentioned as a marker was tucked behind what I think was a box trailer, but the property was evident and the address brought us right there. Quiet at night aside from occasional traffic and the river was audible from our tent.

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Mika

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent

Unique spot to rest for the night. Alayne was super welcoming. We enjoyed the pool and the clean bathroom with a nice hot shower.

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Bonnie

June 2025

17 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Garden Valley River Access Campsite

This site far exceeded our expectations. Road noise was not an issue at all. We were able to park at the top of the space then bring chairs and dinner down by the river. Very peaceful.

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Katie

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent

What an adorable spot!! I had such a nice stay at the Glamping Tent, and Alayna was so communicative and helpful. Can’t wait to come back and spend more time with the animals and the pool!

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Jody

June 2025

20 ft campervan

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Terriland

Terri and family were very welcoming and we loved her sweet, adorable, and very friendly dogs. Hosts let us borrow an electrical adapter that we didn’t have on hand. Great stay! Thank you!

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marissa

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Terriland

Beautiful home & property. How was very welcoming and caring. The night was going to be cold and we have a tent and some sleeping bags but the host encouraged us to stay in her green house for warmth. That was a heartfelt gesture, we appreciated it so much. Would definitely recommend! Enough space for multiple sights and comfort.