Garden Valley · Idaho

Beside the river

A quiet glamping retreat — eleven canvas teepees and a new yurt on twenty riverfront acres, where no engine goes past the parking lot.

Aerial view of Teepees by the River along the Middle Fork of the Payette in Garden Valley, Idaho

You leave the car at the lot,
and walk in

What's left is the sound of the river, birdsong, and a fire at night. Teepees by the River is a glamping retreat in Garden Valley, Idaho — eleven authentic canvas teepees and a new year-round yurt on 20+ private acres of the Middle Fork of the Payette, about 75 minutes from Boise.

A look around

See it for yourself

A teepee and fire pit by the river
Eleven sites

The Teepees

Authentic canvas teepees with a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and solar shower. Sleeps up to six, right on the water.

The yurt by the river
New · open year-round

The Yurt

A raised deck, wood stove, real beds, and electricity — a little more shelter, and the only stay open in every season.

Canvas teepee and fire pit beside the Middle Fork of the Payette River in Garden Valley, Idaho
Inside the yurt at Teepees by the River, a riverfront glamping retreat near Boise
Glamping teepee interior with rugs and rustic log furniture

River floats

Shuttle upriver, float back to camp at your own pace.

Tomahawk range

Test your aim by the water — a group favorite.

Miles of trails

Trails, quiet seating, and a boardwalk bridge.

“Unparalleled views of the stars. It was truly magical.”
Chas · a recent guest

Come find the quiet

Teepees run May through early October; the yurt is open year-round.