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South Fork Cabins
South Fork Cabins
38mi from Boise National Forest · 1 site
Beautiful, private campsite tucked away from view. Includes a small cabin with a queen bed (guests must bring their own bedding, towels, and linens). A separate shared bathroom and shower house are available on-site. Each cabin has its own fire pit, and there is also a community fire pit for guests to enjoy.
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Homestead Sanctuary
Homestead Sanctuary
45mi from Boise National Forest · 1 site
We are an urban homestead intentional community with an educational permaculture experience, a sweet opportunity to see how to see our homes in a different light, that creating a small ecovillage community is within reach. Much of our infrastructure is created from salvaged materials, eclectically rustically organic. Chickens, bees, food forests, ponds, rain catchment, greywater recapture systems, thermal mass rocket stove, rain catchment, vermiculture~hügelkultur~composting synergy, arts~crafts~music~potluck opportunities. Cold plunge, hot tub, bicycles, games, movies as well!
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42 ratings · 12 reviews
January 2023
In 1915 my great grandfather Joseph Oren Couch was deer hunting up the gladiator trail and near the salmon river. He carved his name, the name of the camp, and the date on a young cottonwood tree. He gave the camp the name “big buck camp”. How’s that for a story. 😁❤️ Couch summit, Idaho was also named after him. Lots of fun stories are written down about his early adventures and I don’t know who would really enjoy them, because sadly I’ve never been to Idaho- yet Happy 2023!
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Suzy C.
3 years on Hipcamp
July 2022
A great little campground alongside Warm Springs Creek, with a lower loop for RVs, an upper loop that will accommodate tents plus smaller RVs in a few sites, and four walk-in tents sites. There are about 15 shallow soaking pools at the springs to choose from, ranging in temperature from cool to parboil (do not walk your dogs up there, as scalding water runs over the trail in places!), and a bath tub in a shack at the end of a 1/4 mile walk upstream. A short, steep trail will take you up to the Warm Springs Airstrip and trailhead for a pretty hike. There is a fair amount of day traffic to the hot springs parking area, so sites nearest the road can be dusty. The long-time hosts are very friendly.
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Nancy D.
4 years on Hipcamp
August 2020
I was there this weekend and have been there before. This is a great place to go for the day but, I can no longer recommend spending the night there. While we were there, someone had set up a drinking party hut and we called the people in charge of campsite and they never answered. We had to call the police to come in and shut the party down after 11 in the evening.
Tammy J.
5 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· August 2019
Was going to camp here, but after 5 min I left. Maybe I just hit it on a bad day but, way to many day people there, with no respect for the campers. EX: Folks walking thru campsite that were occupied. There is literally no shade, very dusty. I went to another CG even though I paid for a spot here, I could not even find the host to tell them I was leaving.
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Susan G.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2018
Hot springs are great, go on a winter morning to avoid crowds.
Megan M.
7 years on Hipcamp
January 2018
This was by far the best hidden gem! Campgrounds were packed and we stumbled upon this place in our desperate search. The kids had a great time testing all the hot springs.
Michelle L.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2017
This campsite is right on the highway, but you can’t beat the views. The traffic is few and far between, and didnt bother me, and my campsite was next to the road. The campground has a water pump and vault toilet. Highly recommended for a quiet getaway.
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Kyle T.
8 years on Hipcamp
August 2017
Stayed in walk-in site number 10 which on the ledge with the best view of the canyon might be the most liberating spot. And it was one of the closest to the car so easy access. Toliets were very clean, air was fresh, and neighbors were friendly. It's pretty quiet up there, and only a 40 minute drive from Boise. The trail is very close and you have to pay to part. Self-service station at the top if you don't have reservations already. You have views of Bogus Mountain, which, a short drive away has mounting biking, wall climbing, summer tubing, and tampoline bungee jump. That's also your only place to eat if you don't pack your own.
Mark S.
10 years on Hipcamp
June 2017
Bad Bear is a nice little campsite outside of Idaho City. The sites are good size with adequate privacy. There is lots of tree cover for shade during those warm summer days, and a babbling brook at the back of the campground. Each site had a picnic table, fire ring, and there is a well for water and a vault toilet. We enjoyed our stay here, mostly because there wasn't anyone else camping in the campground when we were there in mid-July! Score!
Anna W.
8 years on Hipcamp
August 2016
Perfect little camping spot not far from Boise! The fire pit setup is great for cooking over the fire too. Somewhat private camp sites too. Would definitely recommend this campground over the surrounding locations!
Lindsay N.
9 years on Hipcamp
July 2016
Great family spot!! Campsite is a short walk from the parking lot so plan on packing it in :) No water available but there are vault toilets. Sites are partially shaded, w/ pinic tables & firepits w/grills. Great view of the stars from camp, and a short walk to the day use area early in the a.m. will give you a sunrise view to remember!! 1 mi interpretive trail is a great family hike with a cool rock outcrop about 1/2 way. Additional trails provide further opportunities to explore :) Close to Bogus and all their summer trails have to offer, as well.
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Erin T.
9 years on Hipcamp
July 2015
There's a picture of a lake associated with this campground, there is no water in the area. Great mountain biking from lower lodge of ski area, see local trail guide. Excellent hiking as well. During the summer months there is a BBQ from something like 11-7PM.
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Ghetto C.
10 years on Hipcamp