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23 Acres of Peace. Cascade, Idaho
23 Acres of Peace. Cascade, Idaho
98%
(42)
27mi from Boise National Forest · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Our Vision
We believe that the majestic Idaho outdoors should be accessible and cherished by all. We want to restore the carefree spirit of camping, where you can simply journey until you discover the perfect spot. To achieve this, we acquired this beautiful piece of land and are constantly making enhancements to it.
Our Offering
Immerse yourself in a vast expanse of prairie, punctuated by mature pine trees. Situated near the serene Herrick Reservoir, the lively Payette River, and a myriad of ATV trails, adventure is just a stone's throw away. The charming town of Cascade is only a 15-minute drive to the north.
We encourage you to bring along your ATVs, paddleboards, and fishing gear, and prepare to explore. Unplug from the rush of neighboring towns and savor the tranquility of this untouched landscape. This is a unique opportunity to truly experience dry camping and to recharge your inner spirit.
We Offer:
- A choice of three distinct camping spots
- The option to reserve the entire area for yourself
- A peaceful hideaway where you can disconnect to reconnect
Book Your Stay Today!
We hope you'll join us in our mission to restore the carefree spirit of camping. Book your stay today and experience the magic of 23 Acres of Peace.
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$35
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Jerusalem Valley Idaho
Jerusalem Valley Idaho
100%
(12)
29mi from Boise National Forest · 1 site
Our property is located 20 miles north of Boise.
There are endless off-roading/dirt biking/snowmobiling opportunities out our back door.
The Payette River offers sections from Class 1 to Class 5+ for those interested in kayaking, rafting or tubing.
Easy access to Hwy 55 and into the parking spot.
Sixth generation family farm in Jerusalem Valley - an area that provided support to the Boise Basin Gold Rush in 1862.
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$45
/ night
Downtown Boise's Best location!
Downtown Boise's Best location!
94%
(54)
44mi from Boise National Forest · 4 sites
Instant book site. It's a short walk to BSU, downtown, the fabulous green belt and much more! Three sites are available for Class B or small Class C boondockers (dry campers) at this location in downtown Boise. Maximun length is 26 feet. Small side outs ok. This is beautiful property in a park-like setting historical district. You can walk to everything downtown. Water is available to fill your supply tank only. There are no port-o-potties, or hookups. Generators are okay. There's lawn chairs, a picnic table and a BBQ. Non-barking pets are ok on leash only. Sites are numbered 1, 2 or 3. The 132 WEST MAIN ST. property is accessible from the alley. Enter alley from North 1st street. Sites are half way down the alley. It's the lot with the boondocker sign. Discount for longer terms. PLEASE mind your dogs potty!
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$30
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Private backyard oasis
Private backyard oasis
100%
(14)
45mi from Boise National Forest · 1 site
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.
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$49
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Terriland
Terriland
100%
(44)
48mi from Boise National Forest · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
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Garden Valley River Access Campsite
Garden Valley River Access Campsite
88%
(28)
18mi from Boise National Forest · 1 site · Tent, RV
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.
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$32
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jim
December 2025
21 ft Class B
Very convenient to all of Downtown Boise and all it offers.
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Jim
October 2025
21 ft Class B
With pets
Very convenient to all of downtown Boise and the river
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Lauren
October 2025
34 ft travel trailer
With kids
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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Marga
October 2025
16 ft campervan
With pets
Bill’s property and the surrounds are great and the location is truly fabulous! Plentiful parks and open spaces adjacent and nearby. It’s an easy walk to the best of Old Boise, downtown, museums, and the zoo, but still far enough out of the fray to enjoy returning home to a quiet nest on a Saturday night.
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Hallie
October 2025
28 ft campervan
With pets
Great location. Walkable to food and nightlife. Easy to walk our dogs, too.
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Jim
October 2025
21 ft Class B
I've stayed there often and it is always a pleasure. The immediate walking distance/access to all of downtown Boise makes it a real pleasure.
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David
October 2025
24 ft Class B
Second stay here. Amazing location right in town. You can walk to almost anything. Site is clean and flat with fresh water.
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Jay
September 2025
21 ft pop-up camper
With pets
A great safe location very close to downtown. Have stayed here several times and have never had a problem. Very easy to walk to downtown and Boise State for the football game. We’ll be back!
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Daniel
September 2025
28 ft travel trailer
With kids
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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Calvin
September 2025
19 ft campervan
With pets
Exactly what we expected. A convenient parking spot walkable to downtown and parks. Thanks!
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Christine
September 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
My dog Jax and I stayed in Bill’s lot. I felt safe as a single woman traveling alone. The location was perfect, in walking distance to many amazing restaurants and pubs, and close to Julia Davis Park which has access to the Boise River Greenbelt. Perfect stop after a long drive.
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James
September 2025
60 ft travel trailer
Group trip
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
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!
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Elaine
August 2025
Tent
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
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
20 ft pop-up camper
Great location in downtown Boise. Fairly quiet for city camping and very safe. Great area for walking the dog! We’ve stayed here probably 6 times now and never had any issues. Great price too.
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Bill
August 2025
24 ft Class C
Honestly I picked the location based on drive time and other reviews. I was surprised how fun a location this site is in. Many of Boise’s top restaurants are within walking distance. We also had to shop for a wedding present and there were many shops to walk to. All of the shop, bar, and restaurant employees we talked to were super helpful. The site was easy to find, private for being in a city, and we felt safe walking everywhere (even late at night). This will be my go to stop for crossing Idaho!
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Kyle
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great spot. Would recommend. Driveway a little steep. Nice that it has a stocked outhouse.
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Jay
August 2025
21 ft campervan
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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Kylie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This is a nice spot! We were able to fit two big tents and a table as well. The outhouse is better than most. The best thing about this spot is the beach. It’s a beautiful walk, and short enough that we could carry our 1.5 year old and our 4 year old could walk. Super fun weekend trip, we would do it again!
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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