Lake Camping Near Twin Falls, Idaho, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

On the surface, Twin Falls looks like any other southern Idaho town. Look closer—tucked into the plains, you’ll find breathtaking canyons, hot springs, and booming waterfalls. Sine all of this natural beauty is off the beaten path, you can enjoy camping without the crowds.

The secret is the Snake River, which has carved a massive canyon in the flatlands around Twin Falls, ID. Take in the view of the spectacular local golf course from the Perrine Memorial Bridge. Be sure to keep an eye out for BASE jumpers making the 486-foot leap. In the spring, watch the mist rise from the massive Shoshone Falls.

You’ll find a few private RV parks and tent camping options in and around Twin Falls. About an hour away, Three Island Crossing State Park offers pull-thru sites with hookups. This Oregon Trail campground overlooks the spot where pioneers once forded the Snake River. Be sure to visit the interpretive site and check out the disc golf course.

East of Twin Falls, Lake Walcott State Park has 40 campsites and 2 cabins. Bring your ATV and ride the trails, or fish for rainbow trout from the shore. About 90 miles away, Bruneau Dunes State Park offers year-round camping. A short walk from camp, hike up 400-foot sand dunes and ride a sandboard back down.

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On the surface, Twin Falls looks like any other southern Idaho town. Look closer—tucked into the plains, you’ll find breathtaking canyons, hot springs, and booming waterfalls. Sine all of this natural beauty is off the beaten path, you can enjoy camping without the crowds.

The secret is the Snake River, which has carved a massive canyon in the flatlands around Twin Falls, ID. Take in the view of the spectacular local golf course from the Perrine Memorial Bridge. Be sure to keep an eye out for BASE jumpers making the 486-foot leap. In the spring, watch the mist rise from the massive Shoshone Falls.

You’ll find a few private RV parks and tent camping options in and around Twin Falls. About an hour away, Three Island Crossing State Park offers pull-thru sites with hookups. This Oregon Trail campground overlooks the spot where pioneers once forded the Snake River. Be sure to visit the interpretive site and check out the disc golf course.

East of Twin Falls, Lake Walcott State Park has 40 campsites and 2 cabins. Bring your ATV and ride the trails, or fish for rainbow trout from the shore. About 90 miles away, Bruneau Dunes State Park offers year-round camping. A short walk from camp, hike up 400-foot sand dunes and ride a sandboard back down.

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1. 🌲 River Lodge Resort 🏕

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37mi from Twin Falls · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Heyburn, ID

The River Lodge Resort property is just under 4 acres on the river with 200 feet of river frontage. There is a dock for guest use and a shallow area with stairs to it for wading and kayak/Paddleboard launch. There are lifejackets, towels, chairs and tables in the small barn by the river for guest use. Lots of pine trees for tent camping and plenty of gravel area for RV parking. There are two private homes on the property as well (owners and guest house). Learn more about this land: Riverside camping has 200 feet of river frontage. You can camp away from the river’s edge & enjoy playing in river some terrain is sloped. Loose gravel RV parking also available. There is one outdoor, half bathroom (no shower). We have a dock available for guest use. We have three kayaks and two paddle boards available for guest use as well as lifejackets. No lifeguard on duty! There is a designated fire pit by the river. Sunsets are beautiful and mornings are peaceful, afternoons sound like a little bit of a party with all the boats on the water. You definitely get the feeling you’re on vacation here. Close to City of Rocks, mountainous bike trails, side-by-side riding, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, golf course just across the river and plenty of water sports. No boat launch on property.

2. Country Camping close to town

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2.4mi from Twin Falls · 1 site · Tent, RV · Twin Falls, ID

We have 3 acres perfect for tent camping

3. Sawtooth National Forest

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683 sites · Challis, Idaho

Find four-season outdoor fun in this mountainous landscape.

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Public campgrounds near Twin Falls

Schipper Campground

19mi from Twin Falls · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Third Fork Campground

24mi from Twin Falls · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Lower Penstemon Campground

27mi from Twin Falls · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Pettit Campground

28mi from Twin Falls · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Diamondfield Jack Campground

29mi from Twin Falls · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Porcupine Springs Campground

29mi from Twin Falls · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Father and Sons Campground

31mi from Twin Falls · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Bostetter Campground

31mi from Twin Falls · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Lake Cleveland Campground

45mi from Twin Falls · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Lake Cleveland East Campground

45mi from Twin Falls · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

Thompson Flat Campground

46mi from Twin Falls · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sawtooth National Forest

This is not Twin Lakes Campground, but rather nearby Cleveland Lake Campground. They won't let me delete the caption they posted

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Twin Lakes Campground

46mi from Twin Falls · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Sawtooth National Forest

Stories from the community

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Brittany

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Country Camping close to town

Cute property, great hosts and communication! We just stayed for a quick overnight and it was perfect! Thank you again!

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Coral

October 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Country Camping close to town

Great hospitality and communication! We received not only a warm greeting, but also a basket of delicious farm-fresh eggs.

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Bridget

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Country Camping close to town

I was just passing through on a road trip. It was a nice and safe place to stay for the evening. Directions were clear.

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Carey

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Country Camping close to town

This spot was easy to get to and instructions were spot on. Communication was good. If you are looking for something more remote this isn’t your place, but I was on a cross country trip home and it was a great place to crash.

Kyler

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Country Camping close to town

Very nice, only complaint from my friends were bugs, but to be expected when there’s land and they have horses. Put out a citronella candle and your good!

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Caroline

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Country Camping close to town

Great stay!! Easy peasy. Nice place. Warm and communicative host. Would stay again for sure!!

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Lola

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Country Camping close to town

We loved spending the night here!! It’s super accessible, easy and safe.. we had some car troubles and had to extend our trip. They were super accommodating and quickly responded. 10/10 would come back again!

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Kelly

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Country Camping close to town

Linda was so friendly and helpful! The site is also very easy to get to and quiet, except for the occasional goat sounds! Very safe and very beautiful!

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Ryan

August 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

3 nights at 🌲 River Lodge Resort 🏕

Eric and his wife were great hosts. Beautiful green grass and on the river. The fishing off the dock is great. I will definitely be staying here again as long as it’s on Hipcamp! Swimming was amazing.

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Nick

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Country Camping close to town

Great camping spot, dog, friendly, host was wonderful and communicated well five stars

Trevor

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Country Camping close to town

This was a great place for a quick overnight as we roadtripped through the Twin Falls area. The offering of a bathroom and water was really nice. The space was flat for a tent. We enjoyed playing with one of the cats, who was very friendly. The goats were fun, and quiet at night. For directions, using the address via copy/past was correct in Google Maps but for some reason the loaded link through Hip Camp took as a way that ended at a different farm (could have been user error on our part!)

Krystal

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Country Camping close to town

Shane was really sweet. And very welcoming. The kids enjoyed the Goats and Chickens.

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Dylan

August 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Country Camping close to town

Very nice people and good arrangements. Would stay again. They had a nice cat too, it wouldn’t stop running up to me and it was very sweet. Almost like a dog.

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Daniel

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Country Camping close to town

Very nice spot, convenient location and a friendly cat were all great things

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Jonda

July 2025

29 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to 🌲 River Lodge Resort 🏕

Great spot! Just as described and absolutely lovely. Hosts were responsive and helpful but largely kept to themselves. Highly recommend!

Bekah

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 🌲 River Lodge Resort 🏕

This campsite was the highlight of our trip! We went swimming and kayaking in the river, and the backyard is so lush and green. The bathroom was also super clean. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to visit Shoshone Falls, it’s only about 40 mins away. We also loved that Eric and Andi provided firewood for us to use in their huge and beautiful fire pit!

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Jenelle

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Country Camping close to town

Linda was very accommodating and communicated well.

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Kim

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Country Camping close to town

Camping here was easy. I loved the kitties and goats! Linda and her husband welcomed me and let me know where to set up camp. Indoor bathroom was a bonus!