Teepees by the River
Quick Facts
Why Garden Valley & the Payette River
Garden Valley sits along the South Fork Payette River in Boise County, an hour north of Boise and blanketed by the Boise National Forest, genuinely geothermally active with hot springs heating homes, greenhouses, and pools throughout the valley. Kirkham Hot Springs, five miles from the property, cascades into terraced riverside pools, while the South Fork and Main Payette Rivers offer some of the region’s best whitewater rafting and kayaking.
Teepees by the River is a perfect-rated teepee property right on the Payette River, genuinely well-equipped — grill, stove, and firewood all included so you only need to pack food and sleeping bags. Hosts Jeff and Nikki are named constantly for going above and beyond.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Garden Valley, on the South Fork Payette River
- Setting: Genuinely well-equipped, riverside
- Site type: Teepees
- Amenities: Payette River access for kayaking and rafting, ax throwing, flush toilets, propane grill and camp stove included
- Recreation: Water activities and hiking
Pro Tips for Booking
Pack light — the essentials are covered. Grill, stove, and firewood all included, so you only need to bring food and sleeping bags.
Soak at Kirkham Hot Springs. It’s five miles away, cascading into terraced riverside pools with an easy staircase down.
Try ax throwing on-site. It’s a genuinely fun, unusual bonus activity right at the property.
What to Do Around Here
- Kayaking and rafting on the Payette River
- Ax throwing right on the property
- Soaking at Kirkham Hot Springs, five miles away
- Fishing the South Fork Payette River
- Driving the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway
