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Stargazer Breezeway Camp

1 site · RV, Tent34 acres · Glenns Ferry, ID

Beautiful views of the Idaho sunsets from the hill overlooking Glenns Ferry. 34 acres of peace and quiet to enjoy local wildlife, stargazing, hike around, or just use as a base to explore the local area, go fishing, hunting, or visit the winery in town. Note: you can hear the interstate and the train as it is a small town and both are within a mile from campsite Learn more about this land: Campsite is a 4 acre pasture with a small grove of trees that holds a prepared firepit as well as a rope hammock and small sitting area. Lots of birds and wildlife are around (owls, hawks, hummingbirds, deer, endless quail and rabbits, the occasional coyote or fox) and with easy access to the town and I-84 for exploring. Picnic table and horseshoe pit located at site. We are just a few minutes drive from town where there is a grocery store, several bars, Six Creeks Mercantile where you can grab a great cup of coffee, a golf course, Y-Knot winery, and fishing on the Snake River. This is a great location for exploration of the area, birding, fishing, or hunting up near Bennett Mountain. Only 20 min drive from Bruneau Sand Dunes. We are also very conveniently located off of I-84 for road-trippers passing through. As we are near the interstate there are some constant road noise sounds. LGBTQIA+ friendly, Pet friendly. We are a tent and car camping only site as we do not have facilities for a trailer and we the pasture is on a slight slope so will not be able to find a level spot for a larger trailer. Small travel trailers will be allowed, but do note there are no power hookups. We have firewood available and will try to have a small supply at the firepit, but if you would like extra or want to guarantee some available please add it on. We look forward to sharing our beautiful view of the Snake River valley above Glenns Ferry with you! Clear skies and happy trails!

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Country Camping close to town

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Twin Falls, ID

We have 3 acres perfect for tent camping

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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 and 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 and 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 We are a private home, not a public RV park or campground, which means we, the owners, live on the property and occasionally work here during the day, including in our shop where the shared half bathroom is located. While this bathroom is a shared amenity, it is not a requirement for us to provide it. We offer several spots for our guests and may host more than one party at a time. Arrivals are flexible, allowing guests to arrive at their convenience. Our goal is to provide a beautiful, relaxing country stay for all our guests to enjoy equally. We ask that each guest be mindful that, because the bathroom is in the shop, the shop may occasionally be in use for property maintenance as needed. We also ask that each guest be respectful of others who may be staying with us. If at any time your stay does not meet your expectations, please don't hesitate to call us, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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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.