Where you'll sleep
Two ways to stay on the river
Eleven authentic canvas teepees (open May–early October) and a year-round yurt in Garden Valley, Idaho — each tucked into the trees on its own private stretch of the Middle Fork of the Payette, about 75 minutes from Boise.
The Teepees
Our authentic canvas teepees sit right along the river, each about 225 sq. ft., with hide rugs and stick furniture inside and a fire pit and outdoor kitchen out front.
There's no electricity out here on purpose; solar lighting and candle lanterns give you all the glow you need after dark. Bring your own gear and bedding — sleeping bags and air mattresses are the way to go.
- Fire pit & grill grate
- 2-burner propane stove
- Hibachi grill
- Picnic table & log benches
- Solar + cold-water shower
- Wash basin
- Hammock & tiki torch
- Solar string lights
The teepees
A closer look
The Yurt
The newest way to stay — a little more shelter and comfort for those easing into glamping. It sits on a raised wood deck with a solid, lockable door and feels like a cabin in the round.
Inside: a twin-over-full bunkbed and a four-piece sectional with a full-size hide-a-bed, a wood stove, a fan, and electricity. With its stove and solid walls, the yurt stays open year-round — a rare chance to have the river to yourself in the snow.
- Twin-over-full bunkbed
- Sectional w/ hide-a-bed
- Wood stove & fan
- Electricity
- Raised deck, lockable door
- Solar + cold-water shower
- Fire pit & outdoor kitchen
- Pet-friendly
The yurt
A closer look
Before you come
Know before you go
A few things that make for a smooth, comfortable stay.
What to bring
Sleeping bags and bedding (air mattresses recommended), your own cookware and utensils, bug spray, and layers — it gets cool at night, even in summer.
Season & availability
The teepees are open roughly May through early October, weather permitting. The yurt stays open year-round.
Getting to your site
No vehicles past the parking lot — that's the whole point. You walk in, and handcarts are available for your gear. Three chemical toilets are spread around camp.
Camp basics
Use designated fire pits only, keep to quiet hours, and store food securely. Pets are welcome at the yurt.
Finding your way in
Park once, then walk in
No vehicles go past the parking lot — you walk to your site, and handcarts are available for your gear. Here's the layout and roughly how far each site sits from parking.
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| Site | Walk from parking |
|---|---|
| #1 Running Horse | 400 ft |
| #2 Wind Walkers | 500 ft |
| #3 Hoot Owl | 575 ft |
| #4 The Yurt | 670 ft |
| #5 Star Gazer | 1,000 ft |
| #6 Raging Bull | 1,140 ft |
| #7 Buffalo Trace | 1,300 ft |
| #8 Wolf Den | 540 ft |
| #9 Elk Spirit | 480 ft |
| #10 Moon Phase | 620 ft |
| #11 Open Range | 400 ft |
| #12 Painted Pony | 475 ft |
Protecting the forest
Firewood
Please do not bring your own firewood. Many of the tree species on the property are prone to invasive insects, so we follow the guidelines set by the US Forest Service and the Nature Conservancy.
Firewood is available on-site for $7 per bundle — kindling and split logs. You can add it when you book and pick it up on arrival. All firewood sales are final.
Invasive pests burrow into trees that later become firewood, and when the wood moves, the pests move with it — often hundreds of miles — into healthy areas. So please: buy it where you burn it, and source your firewood locally.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Where are you located?
We're in Garden Valley, Idaho, on the Middle Fork of the Payette River — about 75 minutes (an hour and fifteen) northeast of Boise.
What is glamping here like?
Authentic canvas teepees and a yurt with real comforts — fire pits, outdoor kitchens, solar showers, and rugs and furniture inside. You bring your own bedding; we handle the setting.
Do the teepees have electricity?
No — that's by design. Solar lighting and candle lanterns keep it cozy after dark. The yurt does have electricity and a wood stove.
When are you open?
The teepees run roughly May through early October, weather permitting. The yurt is open year-round.
Are pets allowed?
The yurt is pet-friendly. Pet policies vary by teepee site — check the individual listing when you book.
How does booking work?
Reserve individual teepees or the yurt through our booking page. For a full-campus group buyout, contact us directly.
Ready for the quiet?
The teepees run May through early October; the yurt is open year-round. Reserve your spot on the river.