The best desert campgrounds near Nyssa, Oregon

Desert camping near Nyssa means wide-open skies, sagebrush, and the kind of quiet you can’t buy in town. You’ll find over 100 spots tailored to desert explorers, with prices starting at $25 a night and an average of $40. Most sites offer toilets, showers, and welcome your pets. Cool off with a swim, cast a line, or follow trails that crisscross the dusty landscape. Top picks include Sandhill View Ranch Campsites (40 reviews) for classic desert nights, Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent (27 reviews) for an upgrade, and CTC Farms (1 review) for something off the beaten path. Pack your water, plan for temperature swings, and enjoy the raw, open land just outside Nyssa.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Desert camping near Nyssa means wide-open skies, sagebrush, and the kind of quiet you can’t buy in town. You’ll find over 100 spots tailored to desert explorers, with prices starting at $25 a night and an average of $40. Most sites offer toilets, showers, and welcome your pets. Cool off with a swim, cast a line, or follow trails that crisscross the dusty landscape. Top picks include Sandhill View Ranch Campsites (40 reviews) for classic desert nights, Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent (27 reviews) for an upgrade, and CTC Farms (1 review) for something off the beaten path. Pack your water, plan for temperature swings, and enjoy the raw, open land just outside Nyssa.

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1. Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

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12mi from Nyssa · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Notus, ID

Nestled in the rolling hills of southwestern Idaho, this high desert campsite offers a breathtaking view of the Treasure Valley. The valley stretches out before you, with its patchwork of green fields, winding rivers, and bustling towns and cities. In the distance, you can see the rugged peaks of the Owyhee Mountains rising up against the blue sky. The campsite itself is situated on a gravel and dirt leveled site for you to pitch your tent on a level spot, with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. As the sun sets, you settle into your camping chair, watching the stars come out one by one. The cool night air is alive with the sounds of crickets and frogs, and you can't help but feel a sense of peace and tranquility. at the slowly come alive with the twinkling lights of the towns and cities. You know that you've found a special place here. In the morning, you wake up to a chorus of birdsong.From here, you can see for miles, and you feel a sense of awe where the beauty of nature and the peace of the countryside come together to create a truly unforgettable camping experience. vastness and beauty of the Idaho countryside.

2. Sweet Pepper Ranch's Glamping Tent

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36mi from Nyssa · 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!

3. Succor Creek State Natural Area

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23 sites · Oregon

An isolated rocky canyon eclipses geologic treasures beneath burnt brown sugar earth.

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4. Lake Owyhee State Park

48 sites · Adrian, Oregon

You really need a boat to see and appreciate much of the rugged and remote park's geology.

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5. Farewell Bend State Recreation Area

22 sites · Huntington, Oregon

A beautiful wildlife paradise with historic ties to early American pioneers.

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Public campgrounds near Nyssa

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Succor Creek Campground

6.5mi from Nyssa · 23 sites · in Succor Creek State Natural Area

McCormack Campground

22mi from Nyssa · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Owyhee State Park

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Indian Creek Campground

23mi from Nyssa · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Owyhee State Park

Farewell Bend Campground

32mi from Nyssa · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Farewell Bend State Recreation Area

Stories from the community

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Sabrina

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Easy directions for arrival, one of the cleanest portable toilets I’ve ever used & a beautiful piece of land that gifted me the most lovely sunrise m. Would recommend for solo travelers - thank you for giving me a safe place to sleep! (-:

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Hallie

October 2025

32 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Lovely view, Tyler super helpful, very quiet location.

Erin

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Great place, mama kitty gave us a great warm welcome and even spent the night with us in the tipi. They do have a propane heater for the tipi but you have to light it with a lighter so keep that in mind for cold nights! (We didn’t bring a lighter and wished we did because it got pretty cold)

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Emily

October 2025

34 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Very cozy. Quiet with all the stars you can take in. Tyler was a very kind and helpful host. Thanks for a great stay!

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Howard

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Spot was a beautiful little oasis in the middle of Idaho plains. Was so cool to be nestled in farmland next to a streamer and actual green grass. Tyler went above and beyond to accommodate me and when we did get a chance to meet he was genuine, kind and gave me tomatoes and an onion from his garden! You can tell he loves hosting and sharing his beautiful space. Seriously grateful that I got to stay and experience it. Feels cinematic really. Thanks Tyler!

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Carshena

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Cute, safe spot for a quick overnight stop. No issues finding the location and setting up on the designated tent spot. We were able to squeeze a 4 person and a 2 person tent on the ‘designated’ established site. Super clean bathroom. Host was very respectful and courteous. Other reviews say the highway noise wasn’t noticeable but it was for us. Still didn’t take away from our experience.

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Lisa

September 2025

19 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Easy to access. No fuss, contact less. Had a good grass spot for our pet to relax in after a long day of driving.

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Sofia

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

the site was gorgeous!! it was easy to find, close to the freeway, but not close enough to be kept up all night by the sound of cars passing by. tyler was very easy to contact, and met me outside to show me around. the porta potty was very clean, and stocked well with toilet paper.

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Joyce

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Cute little grassy area worked for my tiny tent and two chairs. The porta potty was so clean. Booking was easy and Tyler was quick to answer my questions on my last minute booking. The photos on the abnb site are not really accurate, but it was fine for my needs.

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Dr. Justin

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Great experience! Highly recommend. Check-in was quick and easy, very friendly and helpful!

Karen

August 2025

21 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Charming host. Easy access to highway. Very clean facilities

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Hayden

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Great spot! Good views of the city and the sunrise, with clear stars at night. It looks close to the interstate on the map, but because the site is on the other side of the tower hill, I could barely hear any traffic out there. Our first night there it was windy, so bring stakes for your tent (we did and had no issues), and the second night was very peaceful. Tyler was a good host and made sure we were set up for success.

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Sylvan

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Tyler was incredibly kind and accommodating, and the property was gorgeous! The grass was perfect for tent camping. Great stargazing at night as well. Thanks Tyler!

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!

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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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Liza

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Tyler was such a great host! He was sealing up his gorgeous new pool when we arrived, and the way the wind was blowing unfortunately put us right in the path of the sealant fumes. He offered us his own air-conditioned RV as a place to hang for a few hours until the sealant dried and the fumes were gone. Then, he gave us a huge bag of delicious home-grown produce, and let us pick apricots off his tree:). Such a nice guy! The little grassy lawn was perfect for us to play fetch with our dog, and the sunset was beautiful.

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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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Patti

July 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Delightful! We didn't think it would work for us, but it did, and our stay was wonderful. Thank you, Thank you!

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Michelle

July 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Close to highway but so quiet and beautiful. Make sure to bring a 50ft power cord, our 25ft worked but for ease of leveling a 50ft would have been better. Tyler does have that in instructions, I overlooked that part. The spot was exactly what we needed for an overnight on our way to SLC.

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Stephanie

July 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sandhill View Ranch Campsites ⛺️

Tyler was very responsive and helpful. Beautiful view over the city, nice parking pad area. The porta potty was very clean. Could hear the coyotes running around at night, which is always fun.