Captain Harry's Oasis
Captain Harry's Oasis is an outdoor natural amphitheater near Mountain Home, Idaho, built around a natural water supply that is unusual for its high desert setting. Camping is dry only, with tents, trailers, RVs and vehicles all welcome but no power, water or sewage hookups, though sweet water from the Oasis Springs is on hand. Lawn chairs, coolers and outside food and drink, including BYOB, are all allowed, alongside a bar and food trucks.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: a natural amphitheater with a spring-fed water supply
- Official site
- oasisevent.center
- Next festival here
- Idaho Regional Burn, Oct 9 to 11, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Camping is dry only: no power, water or sewage hookups, but the Oasis Springs supply water.
- You can bring your own lawn chairs, coolers and food or drink, including BYOB.
- If you are not safe to drive after a show, you can sleep in your vehicle overnight without a camping pass.
- Idaho Decompression at the Oasis welcomes families, artists, first-timers and veterans, with theme camps part of the event.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Outdoor natural amphitheater · Dry camping, no size limit on RVs · BYOB and outside food allowed.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want dry camping in a natural amphitheater setting.
- You like the idea of BYOB and bringing your own outside food.
- You are new to the event: first-timers, families and veterans are all welcome.
Think twice if
- You need RV hookups: camping here is dry only, with no power, water or sewage connections.
Getting there and parking
We don't yet have confirmed information about parking at Captain Harry's Oasis. The venue's own pages are the place to check: oasisevent.center.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Captain Harry's Oasis. The venue's own pages are the place to check: oasisevent.center.
Camping
Camping is dry only: tents, trailers, RVs of any size, and cars or pickups are all welcome, but there are no hookups for power, water or sewage. Sweet water from the Oasis Springs is available for campers.
If you are not safe to drive after a show, you are welcome to sleep overnight in your vehicle even without a camping pass.
Food, water and what you can bring
Lawn chairs, coolers and outside food and drink, including BYOB, are allowed. A bar and food trucks are also on site, and water is provided, along with natural water from the Oasis Springs.
Quick answers
Can I camp at Captain Harry's Oasis?
Yes. Camping is dry only, with tents, trailers, RVs of any size, and cars or pickups all welcome, though there are no power, water or sewage hookups.
Is there water on site?
Yes. Water is provided, and the Oasis Springs supply natural water for campers.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes. Lawn chairs, coolers and outside food and drink, including BYOB, are all allowed, alongside a bar and food trucks.
What if I am not okay to drive after a show?
You are welcome to sleep in your vehicle overnight, even if you do not have a camping pass.
Is Idaho Decompression family friendly?
Yes. Families, artists, first-timers and veterans are all welcome, and theme camps are part of the event.
When did the Oasis Event Center open?
Captain Harry established it in 2012 as a venue for community events, music festivals and weddings.
A little history
Captain Harry established the Oasis Event Center in 2012 as a venue for community events, music festivals and weddings, part of the Idaho Local movement supporting independent local businesses, entrepreneurs and musicians.
Idaho Decompression is a volunteer-led camping tradition that last happened in 2018 and returns to Captain Harry's Oasis, blending art, nature and communal living.