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Hagerman Homebase

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Hagerman, ID

Start your Hagerman adventure at our Hagerman Homebase! Approximately 0.08 acres of private ground with shade trees, fire pit and water/electrical hook ups and close to everything! Bring your trailers or tents and enjoy all Hagerman, Idaho has to offer! Site can accomodate multiple trailers, depending on length. Location is about 0.8 miles from the center of town where you can enjoy multiple restaurants, shops, coffee shop, wine tasting, bars and the grocery store. Site has power (30A, 50A or 110), an extension cord is recommended! Nearby Activities: - Swimming, Kayaking and Paddle Board at Billingsley Creek - Kayaking/Paddle Boarding, Boating on the Snake River (Blue Heart Springs, 1000 Springs, Banbury, Ritter Island, Waterfall Views) - Motorcycle Trails nearby - Banbury Hot Springs - Miracle Hot Springs - 1000 Springs Pool - Hagerman Walking/Biking Path - Box Canyon a short drive away Town houses many rental companies for bikes, kayaks, etc. Pet friendly, however, adjacent pasture frequently has livestock so please be responsible with your animals.

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The Mendoza Ranchette

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Jerome, ID

Private acreage home with serene views in every direction. Enjoy the manicured landscape, horses grazing in the pasture, and from July to October enjoy picking cherries, raspberries, apricots, peaches, plums, pears, and apples. We are 7min from I-84 & 7min from Twin Falls and its many attractions: Perrine Bridge, Snake River Canyon, Centennial Park, Shoshone Falls, Dierkes Lake. Enjoy local wineries and farm to table restaurants nearby. We allow dogs and horses! Our property is not fenced for dogs. Dogs to be well mannered or leashed during your stay. For RVs / Travel Trailers - - Our primary site has water and full 50amp service. We are able to provide a converter for from 30 to 50amp for this spot. - Our secondary spot is a covered RV Bay with water & 30amp service. This spot is large enough for the tallest 5th wheels and your slide outs. - Utilities are $35/night. We do not allow generators. For Tent / Car Camping - - Our primary spot for tent camping is on the front lawn, alongside the house. - We have a 1/2 bathroom with a toilet and sink available - If the day you are interested in shows as booked, we may still be able to accommodate you. Feel free to reach out to us directly

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On6Acres

3 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Buhl, ID

This is a private piece of property located just a few minutes from the 1000 Springs area known for its crystal clear waters and natural hot springs. Come play in the area and camp on your own private acreage at night. We have 3 designated tent/truck or car campsites at the moment. We will be developing a few RV slips soon and geothermal pools so please watch for that in the future! Learn more about this land: Hagerman / Buhl / 1000 Springs Area. Tired of large commercial campgrounds? We understand. Camp with privacy and space. On6acres is a lost piece of private ground in the Snake River Canyon only 10 minutes from boat launches and hot spring baths in the Thousand Springs area. A 6.5 acre sloping desert with canyon views, ponds, native plants and trees. Including turkeys, deer, eagles, hawks, fish, rabbits, lizards, otters, and many other wild animals. **This is a natural, untouched, raw property. ******Please set your expectations correctly. Right now the experience is much closer to actual camping experience rather than a commercial campground but with the benefit of only being 10 minutes from the river in one direction and 10 minutes from town in the other direction. Come stargaze with very little light pollution and enjoy the quiet nature around. There are no amenities other than 3 designated/private spaces to pitch a tent or pick-up/van campers and a professionally maintained outhouse. Respect the property, and the wildlife and ecosystem it supports. We are happy to share the space while we continue to grow and develop this awesome piece of ground. ********For everyone's safety and to respect our neighbors quiet hours & privacy that surround the property there will be no check in's after 9PM**********

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Idaho is famous for their potatoes, but did you know they have another claim to fame? In Hagerman, Idaho you'll find the largest concentration of prehistoric horses in the world. So many fossils were found here that the Hagerman Horse became the official state fossil.

For those wanting to get a close look at the first true horse, stop by the visitor center. Here you'll get a look at a full-scale mounted replica of the famous Hagerman Horse. Don't worry, there are also plenty of real fossilized bones on display. Traveling with kids in tow? Children between the ages of 6 and 12 can complete a set of activities to become a Junior Ranger. Pick up your free activity book at the visitor center.

After getting a feel for the area, most folks head towards one of two scenic overlooks. The Snake River Overlook provides a spectacular view of the monument, as well as 600-foot bluffs. Due to erosion, you'll see the bluffs are made up of numerous layers of sedimentary rock. An amazing sight for any geology or paleontology enthusiast. For those looking for a more modern perspective, check out the second overlook. The Oregon Trail Overlook shows where pioneers once carved a route out west. If you look close enough you can see the original wagon wheel ruts!

With so much to discover in the area, you should plan on staying several days. Why not sleep in the great outdoors like the pioneers did? Hipcamp can help you search public and private campground listings for cozy spots to rest.