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Top-rated campgrounds
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Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Palmer
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Cassie
October 2025
23 ft travel trailer
With pets
Melissa’s land is a slice of paradise! The campsite had many options for entertainment including many chairs, a grill, a large fire pit, two hammocks and more! The host was very welcoming and the view was out-of-this-world gorgeous.
My only complaint is that we couldn’t stay longer!
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Veronica
October 2025
23 ft travel trailer
With pets
Stunning, beautiful, amazing don't even describe the view here! Its a wide open area with a fire pit in the idle of Adirondack chairs. If we're ever in the area again, we WILL stay here! 10/10
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Robert
October 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is one of those places that has that rare combination of easy access, privacy, a stunning view and hookups so you don’t have to boondock. Not only that, you can set up your rig just about anywhere on the site depending on your needs or preferences and the lengths of your hoses and power cable. There are two metal fire rings, with one well suited for cooking if that’s what you’re in to. Around the other fire ring are six, comfortable Adirondack style chairs. Two hammocks were set up nearby. There is an outhouse on the western edge of the site. We didn’t need to use it, but I checked it out and it is clean and well kept. Don’t be afraid to use it if you need to. There’s also a spiral bound notebook and pen so you can enter comments and read what others have said if you want. You can gather firewood on site, but I’d really recommend you bring your own, either locally sourced or kiln dried so invasive pests aren’t inadvertently brought to the site. The water pressure on the site was a bit low, (~ 20psi) so we chose to fill our fresh water tank and use our rig’s pump for better pressure. Melissa is a great host and obviously takes pride in maintaining her site. I’d 100% recommend this little slice of paradise for anyone wanting to escape the crowds, find solitude, enjoy dark skies and the sounds of crickets at night, and all without having to navigate bumpy dirt roads. Oh… one other thing. Bigfoot saw me but nobody believed him.
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Brandon
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Mountainview Rock Island rv/tent
Stunning views, peaceful area, well equipped site all made for a perfect getaway weekend!
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april
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Mountainview Rock Island rv/tent
We recently stayed 4 days at this campsite. The location was peaceful with stunning views of the mountains. The site was very clean and well kept. It also made a great base camp for exploring nearby attractions. It’s just a short drive to Twin Falls and not far from Fall Creek Falls, which were both absolutely amazing and worth the trip. And just a short walk to Bone Cave Trail. The only downside was the overwhelming number of stink bugs around the campsite and even inside, which made relaxing a bit difficult. Overall, the area is beautiful, but be prepared for the bugs. This is probably a seasonal issue and definitely nothing to do with the property at all. But not to worry a ton of them traveled all the way back to Alabama with us just in case we hadn’t had enough there. I would definitely recommend this site for anyone wanting to get away and enjoy nature!
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Phillip
September 2025
Tent
With kids
My first time to use Hipcamp. I typically stay in back country sites but wanted to do a trip with family and was incredibly impressed with the site. It is close to Rock Island State Park and is spacious with terrific views. You have the site all to yourself and it includes water, power, hammocks and a fire pit as well as an outhouse. I highly recommend it, a great experience.
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kendra
September 2025
20 ft Class B
With pets
This is a spacious and well kept campsite with beautiful views! I booked short notice after I had no confirmation from original plans(not Hipcamp) Melissa responded quickly! Such a great find! Great communication and very welcoming. My dog was sad to leave.
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John
September 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With kids
Our second time back to Melissa's property. Absolutely amazing views and privacy, and Melissa is great to work with. We will be back!
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Kim
September 2025
21 ft campervan
With pets
Spacious, quiet. Hiking trails, the view is a must see. It really has everything you could want.
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Ashley
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We booked this campsite last minute for a birthday, and it honestly felt like such a gift. The pictures showed a pretty view, but when we pulled in we realized we had an entire field to ourselves. The kids and our dog took off running, there was even a volleyball net waiting for us, and it felt like we’d stumbled on our own little slice of paradise.
At night we built a fire on the mountainside and watched the sky come alive. It was so quiet and peaceful- I even saw a few shooting stars. The site had everything we needed: water, electric, a grill, a firepit, and the cleanest full stock outhouse we’ve ever seen. The host and her kids delivered firewood right to us, which made it feel even more special. There is a road behind the campsite, but you really can’t see the tent from it, and in two nights we only heard maybe two cars. Just be on the look out for seed ticks after going on the trails there.
It does feel tucked away, so make sure to grab anything you need on the way in (the nearest gas station/grocery is about 20 minutes and Dollar General about 30). The bonus is that there’s so much nearby to explore. We spent a day at Fall Creek Falls and swam in the cascades for the first time -it was amazing. Rock Island is close too, though we’ll save that for next time.
This place really is a hidden gem, the kind of spot you don’t forget. We left already talking about when we’ll be back.
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George
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Group trip
This our #1 favorite spot! We celebrated a birthday with friends and family. The host is gracious, communicates / responds quickly and continues to make improvements. Pictures do not do the sight justice.
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Audrey
July 2025
21 ft travel trailer
Wonderful spot! The view is beautiful and the host was very gracious and responsive. We hope to be back next summer!
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Mike
June 2025
Tent
We planned a week at the camp and found everything better than expected. Normally we have to bring in our own water, which we did, but there's already potable water on site. There is an out house available also. We brought in our fishing boat to go fishing from one of the public ramps and had planned to recharge the battery for the fish finder elsewhere. Fortunately, there is already electric on site so we just recharged there. I wouldn't hesitate to camp here again.
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John
June 2025
21 ft campervan
With kids
We loved the wide open space, the privacy and the amazing views!!!!
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Kelly
June 2025
Tent
With pets
Lovely piece of land with a spectacular view! My pup and I enjoyed roaming the campsite and the bone cave natural area. This was my first time tent camping with a water spigot, so that was very nice and, of course, the outhouse was great. We did see about 6-7 cars pass by- I expected less due to other reviews, but it was a Friday night, so perhaps that’s why more people were out. Overall, this was a lovely spot for a quick getaway! We throughly enjoyed our stay.
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Lauren
June 2025
13 ft travel trailer
Absolutely stunning place to set up camp! There is a hammock, large fire pit, separate fire pit with cooking grate, and a big picnic table. You’ll find yourself in a large clearing with tall trees on either side, a beautiful overlook in front of you, and a quiet road a little ways behind you. Everything was so easy and clean. The outhouse was fantastic and clean. Stocked with all of your bathroom needs. Don’t forget to sign the guest journal hanging in the outhouse! I used the power and water hookups and they were perfectly placed and easy to use.
The space was secluded enough to not hear much other than birds and the occasional cow. Very low car traffic on the road. Within a short drive, there is a dollar general, some other shops, and gas if you forget some things and find yourself in need.
The host was also fantastic. Very quick to respond with messages and updates. I will be back! Definitely recommend!
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April
June 2025
13 ft pop-up camper
Terrific spot and hosts. The view is incredible and so much to do close by.
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Blake
June 2025
Tent
The serenity, view, wash/power station, and outhouse provided the perfect camping weekend. The site was secure for us and our belongings and was easy to get to. 10/10 would recommend and would love to come back. If you go, check out the visitor journal (stored in the outhouse) for a detailed account of ours and other's experiences. Melissa was the "hostess with the mostest!" She was easy to communicate with and provided fast and helpful communication before, during, and at the end of our stay. Go check it out for yourself!
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Amanda
May 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had a wonderful stay at this site! It was a beautiful drive in and very easy to find. The outhouse was awesome. The view was 10/10 we can't wait to come back and stay longer!
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Wenn
May 2025
16 ft car
With pets
First off, what an amazing site (and sights)! This was my 2nd stop on my first solo roadtrip and it was everything I wanted and more. My pup and I had a fantastic time and we'll definitely be back hopefully with some friends!!
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