Boise National Forest

The Boise National Forest is a land of steep mountains, fast rivers and dense forests making it a recreation destination any season of the year. From biking and hiking through lush green mountains and rolling arid landscapes, to snowboarding in cooler months and swimming or kayaking in the warmer ones, the Boise National Forest is the recreational choice for over 1.5 million outdoor enthusiasts every year.

FIRST STOP:

Visit the Interagency Visitor Information Center at 1387 S. Vinnell Street, in Boise, Idaho 83709 for information regarding your public lands. The Center is your one stop shop for recreation information, fuelwood permits, Christmas Tree permits, Federal Agency passes, Motor Vehicle Use maps, Forest Service maps, BLM maps and so much more! Center Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. 208-373-4007

BEFORE YOU HEAD TO THE FOREST:

Check with the Districts for campground opening and closing dates. View the Alerts & Notices webpage for road and area closures. Remember most of the Forest has no cell phone coverage. Look at each district (Areas & Activities - Find An Area) for a listing campgrounds.

FIRE WATCH:

VIEW AREA CLOSURES DUE TO WILDFIRE ACTIVITY AT ALERTS AND NOTICES PAGE.

INCIWEB- For wildland information, photos, updates and maps go to: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov.

RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777

Go to: www.recreation.gov to make reservations for campgrounds and cabins. Reminder - check on the website for extra vehicle charges, bring cash or a check, no foreign money accepted. Follow rules on America Beautiful Passes - Military passes are free DAY USE ONLY - not camping. (Stated on the back of the card.)

NEW HISTORIC AUTO TOUR:

Download the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway Historic Auto Tour and take our tour from Boise to Stanley and back!

RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS:

SCENIC BYWAYS - If you’re interested in taking the scenic route, three Scenic Byways ramble through portions of the Boise National Forest offering unrivaled natural beauty and multiple recreation opportunities.

CABIN RENTALS - Rustic cabins and guard stations once used by Boise National Forest Rangers can be rented for overnight visits. Each offers unparalleled scenic surroundings, numerous outdoor recreation opportunities and abundant wildlife viewing

WATER FUN - Water sports enthusiasts are not hurting for options on the Boise National Forest! With 9,600 miles of rivers and streams, and 15,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs, there is a wide variety of locations for swimming, boating and fishing.

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GRAYBACK Campground

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Grayback Campground is located 36 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, just off scenic Highway 21. Historic Idaho City is just two miles north of the campground. Visitors enjoy fishing in Mores Creek and exploring the Grayback Gulch Trail. 6/14 Update: Currently water is not available at the Grayback Group sites pump, but Group campers can use the two hand pumbs in the main camgpround, just downhill from the Group sites.

Recreation

Mores Creek can be accessed just below the campground. Anglers fish for whitefish and rainbow trout. Grayback Loop Trail begins within the site, offering a 1-mile footpath for hikers.

Numerous trail opportunities are in the area just north of Idaho City, where hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles can be enjoyed. During the winter, the area becomes a playground for back country skiers and snowmobiles.

Facilities

The campground contains two group sites with picnic and serving tables, grills, campfire circles and paved site pads. Site A can accommodate up to 150 people and 20 vehicles, and site B can accommodate up to 100 people and 15 vehicles. Both sites can be reserved at the same time, for even larger groups.

Several single- and double-family campsites are available as well, each equipped with a picnic table, lantern post and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided throughout the campground. A campground host is located directly across the road.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside about a quarter-mile above Highway 21, at an elevation of 4,200 feet. A ponderosa pine forest covers the site, offering partial shade. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the area.

Nearby Attractions

Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork and Banner Ridge, offering historic sites, hot springs pools and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest along the way to the campground.

AMANITA Campground

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RAINBOW POINT Campground

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Rainbow Point Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west central Idaho. It is near the town of Donnelly, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular activities in this scenic region.

Note: During the 2022 season, thinning work will be conducted in neighboring Amanita campground to reduce the risk associated with root rot and subsequent hazard trees.

Recreation

Lake Cascade offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing. Anglers enjoy casting for rainbow trout, coho salmon, smallmouth bass and perch. A boat ramp is located within the campground. Many hiking and biking trails are in the area as well.

Facilities

This small campground offers single-family campsites. Each is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Some sites have lake views and shoreline access.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but electricity is not available at the campground. Roads and parking spurs within the facility are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the west shore of the lake, among a mixed-growth conifer forest that towers over the campground. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

A wide variety of wildlife makes its home around the lake. Waterfowl and songbirds can also be seen in the area, as well as pelicans and bald eagles.

SAGEHEN CREEK Campground

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Overview

Sagehen Creek Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4997 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, exploring Joe's Creek Trail, as well as utilizing the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.

Recreation

Sagehen Reservoir offers great boating, canoeing, and rainbow trout fishing. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground.There is a 15 mph speed limit on the reservoir. Hiking, biking, horse, and ATV trails are abundant in the area, including Joe's Creek Trail, which begins not far from the campground. The Sagehen Reservoir Trail, a 4-mile loop around the lake, offers great fishing spots, beautiful viewpoints and wildlife watching opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Sagehen and KYAOTT ATV Trail Systems can be accessed near the reservoir, offering more than 35 miles of trails for ATVs and motorcycles, but hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders can enjoy these trails as well.

Facilities

The campground contains several single-family sites, a few of which are accessible, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a forest of towering Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir, and grand fir, which provide plentiful shade in most sites. Some sites afford lake views. Summer temperatures range from 80 to 90-degree days to cooler nights. A variety of berries and mushrooms can be found throughout the area. Local wildlife includes deer, elk, black bear, goshawk, woodpeckers, and boreal owls.

SHORELINE Campground

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Shoreline Campground is located just across the road from beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife.

Recreation

Warm Lake offers great fishing opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow, lake and bull trout. Boating, canoeing and swimming are popular activities. Billy Rice Swim Beach is nearby, offering a day-use site for picnicking and swimming. A boat ramp is located just across the road from the campground.

The surrounding area offers great hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, and hunting. The WeWuKiye (Wa Wu Kia) Trail No. 252 is popular among hikers and mountain bikers. It was recently built and can be accessed at the campground's entrance.

For off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Telephone Ridge Trail No. 112 offers 20 miles of trails for all riding levels, with staging areas within the campground and at Warm Lake Campground just down the road.

Facilities

The campground contains several single and double campsites, most of which are accessible. An accessible group site with picnic shelter is also available and can accommodate up to 50 people. A volleyball court and horseshoe pits are located next to the group site.

Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are available at the campsites. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. There is no electricity at the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a mixed-growth lodgepole pine forest, which offers partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the area. A variety of wildlife including bears, deer, elk, fox, grouse, eagles, osprey, grosbeaks, whooping cranes and otters, lives around the lake.

MOUNTAIN VIEW Campground

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Mountain View Campground is located just east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 3,900 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the area's many hot springs pools.

Recreation

Popular Kirkham Hot Springs is located at the river's edge within the campground. A trail with staircases leads down to the soaking pools and small steaming waterfalls.

The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. The Deadwood and Danskin River Access areas are nearby.

Kirkham Ridge Trail is one of the Lowman Ranger District's premier trails. It begins less than 1/4-mile away and stretches through beautiful country for 35 miles, connecting with many other trails in the area. It is open to hiking, mountain biking and horses. Sections of the trail are open seasonally to off-road vehicles.

Facilities

The campground contains several single-family sites and one double site, all of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Some sites have small picnic shelters for shade.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A campground host is on-site. Roads and parking spurs are paved. A small gas station/cafe and mechanic are nearby.

Natural Features

The campground offers little shade, though a few Ponderosa pines are scattered throughout the site. The campground can be very hot and sunny during the summer. Wildflowers dot the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

ELKS FLAT CAMPGROUND Campground

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Elks Flat Campground is situated on the banks of the South Fork Boise River, at the foot of the Trinity Mountain Range in Idaho. It is five miles north of the town of Pine. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring trails in the surrounding area.

Recreation

The South Fork Boise River runs along the eastern edge of the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing for rainbow trout. Paradise Hot Springs is nearby.

Green Creek Trail 270, a 4.5-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding and dirt bikes, begins a mile from the site. Cross Cut Trail 172 also begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles.

Facilities

This campground contains two large-group campsites that can accommodate up to 100 people. Each site is equipped with covered pavilions, picnic tables and cement site pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is settled in a grassy meadow. It is surrounded by stands of cottonwood, aspen, Douglas fir and ponderosa pine, at an elevation of 4,400 feet.

Nearby Attractions

Baumgartner Hot Springs is approximately 16 miles away with a soaking pool and nature trail. Kelly Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent to Baumgartner with several more trail opportunities.

SWINGING BRIDGE Campground

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Swinging Bridge Campground is located 10 miles north of Banks, Idaho just off Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet.

The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where extreme kayaking is a popular activity.

Recreation

The North Fork of the Payette River is a very popular location for expert kayaking. Whitewater rafting is nearby on the Main and South Fork sections of the Payette River.

Anglers will find good to excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout.

Facilities

The campground contains single-family sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.

Natural Features

The campground is situated is a scenic canyon just above Highway 55. The mountains are forested with a mix of Ponderosa and lodgepole pines and shade is plentiful within most of the campground. Summer days are warm, reaching 80-90 degrees; nights are cooler.

HAYFORK GROUP CG Campground

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Hayfork Group Campground is located 49 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, along scenic Highway 21. Historic Idaho City is just 12 miles south of the campground. Visitors enjoy fishing in Mores Creek and exploring local trails.

Recreation

Mores Creek runs between the highway and the campground, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing.

Numerous trails are in the area, providing ample opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding. In the winter, the area becomes a playground for back country skiers and snowmobiles.

Facilities

The campground provides one large-group campsite for reservation. It can accommodate up to 50 people and is a great location for family reunions or small weddings. The site is equipped with multiple tables, a grill and a campfire circle with benches.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Parking spurs are gravel. Due to the campground's proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.

Natural Features

The campground is situated at the foot of a ponderosa pine-forested hillside along Highway 21, at an elevation of 5,100 feet. The campsite, however, is in an open area with limited shade. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the surrounding area.

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WARM SPRINGS GUARD STATION Campground

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Historic Warm Springs Guard Station is open year-round and has recently been restored to reflect its original finishes and paint. It's accessible by car from mid-April through mid-December but can only be reached by snowshoes or cross-country skis for the remainder of the year. This charming cabin offers a rustic retreat with a few amenities. Guests should be prepared to bring most of the supplies and gear they need for a comfortable stay. PLEASE CALL THE DISTRICT OFFICE WITH YOUR RESERVATION NUMBER DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS (8AM - 4:30PM EXCEPT HOLIDAYS) FOR COMBINATIONS AND OTHER INQUIRIES AT 208-259-3361.

Recreation

Some hiking trails are nearby. One trail leads to Bonneville Hot Springs, which is accessible by snowshoes and skis in the winter. Visitors can soak in the waters while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The South Fork Payette River offers opportunities for trout fishing and swimming. The area around the cabin is a cross-country skiing and snowshoeing playground in winter.

Facilities

The cabin sleeps six people and comes with one double bed and three single beds with mattresses. A small couch and a wood stove are located in the front room. Firewood is provided in the adjacent barn, but it may need to be split. The kitchen is equipped with a dry sink, a table with chairs, and a propane fridge and stove. Some pots and pans and a coffee pot are provided. A campfire ring and an outhouse with vault toilet are located outside the cabin. A hand pump for water is available for summer use. No water is available at the cabin in the winter, but snow can be melted. No electricity is provided. Guests must bring garbage bags to pack out trash. Items like bedding, lanterns or flashlights, matches, first aid supplies, extra toilet paper and an axe are not available.

Natural Features

Towering Ponderosa pines forest this pretty site located in a narrow mountain valley along the South Fork Payette River. The cabin sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet amid steep mountain peaks. This is a wintering area for deer and elk. Summer visitors to the area may see black bears. A variety of bird species make the forest their home year-round.

Nearby Attractions

Highway 21, just below the guard station, is known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway. This 131-mile route starts in Boise and meanders through Boise, Salmon-Challis and Sawtooth National Forests, with several points of interest along the way.

ELK CREEK CABINS Campground

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Elk Creek Cabins are open from November through April, offering a rustic retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. Guests must be prepared to snowmobile, snowshoe or ski at least 15 miles from the parking area to the cabin, and they are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.

These cabins offer a few amenities, but guests will need to bring some of their own equipment and supplies to make their stay comfortable.

Recreation

Thirty miles of groomed trails surround the cabins, offering excellent snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Skiers and snowshoers can enjoy a backcountry adventure in the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, but snowmobiles are not allowed.

Facilities

Cabin 1 can accommodate up to 10 people on three double beds and four cots with mattresses. The kitchen is equipped with a dry sink, propane stove and refrigerator. A fireplace, couch, chairs and dining table with chairs are in the front room. A wood stove is located off the kitchen for heating. Cabin 2 has two bedrooms that can accommodate a total of eight people. One single bed with mattress, three cots and two additional mattresses are provided. The kitchen is equipped with a dry sink, propane stove, table and chairs, a couch and wood stove. A picnic area and an outhouse with a vault toilet are located outside. Both cabins come equipped with some cookware and utensils for cooking and eating. Firewood for both cabins is provided in a woodshed, but may need to be split. An axe and splitting maul are provided. Neither cabin has electricity or water. Guests must bring their own water as well as garbage bags for packing out trash. Bedding, lighting and emergency supplies are not provided.

Natural Features

Elk Creek Cabins are located in beautiful but remote Bear Valley at an elevation of 6,400 feet. They are adjacent to the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness and scenic Elk Creek. The cabins are situated in a high mountain meadow dotted with Douglas fir and lodgepole pine amid the peaks of the Sawtooth Range. Winter highs are typically in the 20-30 degree range, with lows averaging -15 to +5 degrees. Deep snow blankets the landscape during the winter months. Wildlife enthusiasts can watch carefully for snowshoe hares or ermine with their white winter coats. Deer, elk, moose, red squirrels, coyote and lynx are all active in the winter.

STOLLE MEADOWS CABIN Campground

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Note: Stolle Meadows will be unavailabe after Mid July for contractors to conduct repairs and restoration work.

Historic Stolle Meadows Cabin is a single-room dwelling that has been restored to near original condition. it's located in a beautiful setting near a variety of
recreational activities. The cabin is available year-round.
The route to the cabin is drivable in warmer months but is only accessible by a 6.5-mile ski or snowmobile trek in the winter. Many conveniences are provided for a comfortable and pleasant experience, but guests may want to bring some additional gear and supplies.

Recreation

Beautiful Warm Lake is less than 5 miles from the cabin, offering boating, canoeing and fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, lake and bull trout. Billy Rice Swim Beach, on the north shore of the lake, is a great day-use site for picnicking and swimming. Numerous hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the area around the lake. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. A popular activity is to explore nearby Vulcan Hot Springs, about 1.5 miles away. Winter activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and sledding. Hunting season brings out hunters in search of big game.

Facilities

The cabin contains one double bed and one twin trundle bed with mattresses, a table and chairs, dry sink, wood stove and firewood, propane cooking stove with fuel, pots and pans, dishes, tableware, solar lights and a first aid kit. An axe and maul are provided to split firewood. An outhouse with vault toilet and a picnic table are located outside. Drinking water is available year-round from a hand pump outside the cabin. No electricity is available at the cabin. Guests should consider bringing backup lighting in case the solar powered lights are dim. Garbage bags must be brought in to pack out trash. Bedding and pillows are not provided.

Natural Features

The cabin is nestled in a mixed-growth lodgepole pine forest on a bluff overlooking Stolle Meadows at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Above the forest, mountain peaks rise into the sky. Many wildlife species make their home here. Elk, deer, moose, bear and a variety of other animals frequent the forest. Snowshoe hares and ermine are active in winter, though they may be hard to spot with their white winter coats.

Nearby Attractions

Near Stolle Meadows is a South Fork Salmon River site where visitors can watch Chinook salmon spawn every August. A boardwalk features interpretive signs.

WARM LAKE Campground

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Warm Lake Campground is near the eastern shore of beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife.

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Bad Bear Campground is located 48 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,100 feet. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant. Historic Idaho City is just 11 miles south. Mores Creek runs adjacent to the site, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork, and Banner Ridge with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest.

Recreation

Numerous trail opportunities are in the area, offering hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATVing. In winter, the area becomes a playground for backcountry skiers and snowmobilers.

Facilities

This campground contains 6 sites that can accommodate up to 6 people each. Picnic tables, a charcoal BBQ grill, and fire ring with benches are provided. The site is in an open area with shade. Vault toilets are provided. Parking spurs are paved. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. No trash service.

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Atlanta Cabin is located in the old mining town of Atlanta, Idaho, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. It is part of a historic ranger station compound built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Forest Service in 1933. This compound, known as the Atlanta Ranger Station Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The roads to the cabin are generally well-maintained, although there are some rough washboard sections. Guests can drive to the cabin, but should check local conditions prior to arrival, since inclement weather may make accessing the cabin difficult. Atlanta Cabin offers many creature comforts so guests can have an enjoyable stay.

Recreation

The Middle Fork Boise River Trail and the Powerplant Trail begin nearby, offering great opportunities for hiking and horseback riding. Off-road enthusiasts will find many trails to explore. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message.

The Middle Fork Boise River provides excellent trout fishing. Big game hunting is another popular pastime in the area. Guests can also soak in the nearby hot springs.

Facilities

The cabin is equipped with a modern plumbing system and electricity. It can accommodate up to four people with a twin day bed with a trundle in the living room and a queen size bed in the kitchen.

The kitchen has a sink with hot water, a table with chairs, a propane stove and a refrigerator. The indoor bathroom features a flush toilet, sink and shower. A broom and dustpan are provided.

Propane wall heaters keep the cabin warm. A picnic table, fire ring and pedestal grill are located behind the cabin.

Bedding, pillows and towels are not available. Guests should be prepared to wash the dishes and tidy up the cabin before leaving.

Natural Features

The cabin is surrounded by a grassy meadow and lodgepole pines. The front porch offers great views of the edge of the Sawtooth Wilderness and 9,363' Greylock Mountain.

The Middle Fork Boise River is about a quarter-mile away. Several natural hot springs are in the area, including Atlanta, Powerplant and Chattanooga. This area is a favorite of wildlife watchers, who may see mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, chukars, wild turkeys, eagles and the occasional black bear or wolf.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Atlanta has a colorful history with interesting buildings and streets to explore. It was settled in the 1860s during a gold and silver rush, and visitors can still see remnants of this period. The local watering hole offers a chance to eat out and play pool or shuffleboard.

PICNIC POINT (ID) Campground

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Picnic Point Campground is located on a bluff overlooking beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife.

Recreation

Warm Lake offers great fishing opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow, lake and bull trout. Boating, canoeing and swimming are popular activities. A boat ramp is located at neighboring Shoreline Campground. Billy Rice Swim Beach is within walking distance, offering a day-use site for picnicking and access to a swimming beach.

The surrounding area offers great hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding and hunting. The WeWuKiye (Wa Wu Kia) Trail No. 252 was recently built and can be accessed nearby, at the entrance to Shoreline Campground. It is available for hiking and mountain biking.

For off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Telephone Ridge Trail No. 112 offers 20 miles of trails for all riding levels, with staging areas at Shoreline Campground and at Warm Lake Campground down the road.

Facilities

The campground offers tent-only campsites, which can be accessed via a 50 to 200 foot hike from the parking area. Some sites overlook the scenic lake. Stairs lead to the lakeshore from three locations within the campground.

Sites are equipped with a table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided throughout the campground, but electricity is not available. The parking area is dirt, as are the pathways within the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is situated beneath towering ponderosa pines, which provide partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the area. A variety of wildlife including bears, deer, elk, fox, grouse, eagles, osprey, grosbeaks, whooping cranes and otters, lives around the lake.

Nearby Attractions

Rustic North Shore Lodge is not far from the campground, offering a small restaurant, lounge and store with limited supplies.

SILVER CREEK CAMPGROUND Campground

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Silver Creek Campground is located 25 miles north of Garden Valley, Idaho, in beautiful Peace Valley at an elevation of 4,490 feet. Peace Valley offers a variety of great trails. Fishing and hunting are popular activities as well.

Recreation

Peace Valley contains many trails for hiking, mountain biking, as well as horseback and OHV riding. Peace Creek Trail, Silver Creek Summit Trail, and Bull Creek Trail all begin nearby. Silver Creek, Peace Creek, and the nearby Middle Fork Payette River offer good-to-excellent fishing most of the year. Anglers in the area cast for whitefish and rainbow trout. In-season big game hunting for deer, elk and bear is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains.

Facilities

This campground offers paved roads and paved parking spurs, drinking water, and accessible vault toilets. Many single and double campsites are available, all of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a tent pad, a fire ring, as well as picnic and utility tables. Two accessible group campsites are available with picnic shelters, multiple tables, campfire rings, grills, and ample parking. The Lodgepole Springs group site can accommodate up to 80 people, while the Cabin Creek group site can accommodate up to 100 people.

Natural Features

The campground is situated among a mixed-growth lodgepole pine forest, which provides partial shade. Silver Creek runs alongside the campground. A variety of wildlife makes its home in and around Peace Valley, including deer, elk, bald eagles, and red-tailed hawks.

Nearby Attractions

Silver Creek Plunge, a privately developed hot springs resort, is within a quarter-mile from the campground. It offers a hot springs pool, general store, concessions, a playground, horseshoe pits, as well as volleyball and basketball courts.

Lowman Ranger District and Office Facility

Visit the Lowman Ranger District and explore the Deadwood Reservoir or Bear Valley for camping and fishing fun. The scenic drive from Boise along the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway can be accessed at Banks along Idaho State Highway 55.

The route offers many opportunities to view wildlife especially in the winter months. Temperatures in the summer on the District range into the upper 90s, and are generally dry.

There are many recreation opportunities in the area ranging from roadside hot springs to backcountry travel and white water kayaking. Winter activities include a visit to the hot springs, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter wildlife viewing.

</font></p><p> </p><p><strong>SPRING AND SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS </strong>will always include a trip to Deadwood reservoir. The reservoir has great fishing, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails and day hikes to explore. Visit the beautiful Bull Trout Lake where you will find every type of summer recreation fun. The kids will love catching a a trout for dinner from the Lowman Nature Ponds!</p><p> </p><p><strong>FALL CAMPGROUND CLOSURES: </strong></p><p>Deadwood area campgrounds are normally closed in late September. Bathrooms at Bull Trout Campground are locked in fall.</p><p>Remaining campground bathrooms are open, but without amenities or trash disposal. Please bring your own water. Gates remain open until snow fall.</p><p><strong>Please call the District if you have further questions. (208-259-3361)</strong></p><p>Make your reservations at <strong><a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a>.</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>WINTER RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS - Check out the updated <a href="http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/">Idaho Parks and Recreation </a>website!</strong></p><p><strong>Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Activities: <a href="http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/snowmobiling">Snowmobiling </a> <a href="http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/nordic">Nordic skiing</a> <a href="http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/yurts">Rent a Yurt!</a></strong><a href="http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/yurts"> </a></p><p>For more information on passport renewal, registrations, regulations and permits for winter recreation visit: <a href="http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/">Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.</a></p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5262896.jpg">Specific Areas for Snowmobiling in Southern Idaho</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/R_xAfFfYV7Y" width="560"/></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Lowman Ranger District</p><p>7359 Highway 21</p><p>Lowman, ID 83637</p><p>(208) 259-3361</p><p>Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday</p><p>District Ranger: John Kidd</p><p> </p><p><strong>Click on the <em>SHOW ICON</em> below the map to view more information about the Lowman RD recreation <em>ACTIVITIES.</em></strong></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Big Roaring River Lake Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=238051">List of Campsites</a> <p><p><strong>Overview:  </strong></p><p>Set within the beautiful Trinity Recreation area, the Big Roaring River Lake Campground has12 campsites in a dense lodgepole forest on the river.</p><p>The Trailhead to the north follows the Upper Roaring River and the Trailhead to the south accesses the William H. Pogue National Recreation Trail and the Lava Mountain Trail.</p><p>Both trails are open to two-wheeled ATVs, horses, bikes, and people. The Lava Mountain Trail itself passes three lovely lakes on its way south to Lava Mountain.</p><p>Fishing in the river or in Big Roaring River Lake for rainbow trout. Hand-carry boat launch for canoes and other small craft.</p><p><span itemprop="description">Several Campgrounds in there area offer a quiet retreat in a beautiful high alpine landscape. </span></p><p><span itemprop="description">The Trinity Recreation area has a limited season due to late snow melt, but campgrounds they are accessible by car. </span></p><h4>Natural Features:</h4><p>Campgrounds are located in a dense lodgepole pine forest close to the East Fork Roaring River at an elevation of 7,900 feet. They're nestled among four subalpine lakes: Big Roaring River Lake, Little Roaring River Lake, Big Trinity Lake and Little Trinity Lake. The peaks of the Boise Mountains surround the cabins, and Trinity Mountain, the tallest in the range at 9,700 feet, is just to the south.<br /><br />Snow can make this area inaccessible until early July, but soon afterward, the land is blanketed by colorful summer wildflowers. This area is a haven for elk and deer, but wildlife watchers may also spot an occasional black bear.</p><h4>Recreation:</h4><p>Hikers can access the 4-mile Rainbow Basin Trail System from Big Trinity Lake. The William H. Pogue National Recreation Trail and Lava Mountain Trail are for off-road vehicle enthusiasts, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. Both of these trails can be accessed near Big Roaring River Lake. The Little Roaring River Trail at Little Roaring River Lake is also open to mountain bike, off-road vehicles and hiking. <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=/safety.htm">Click here </a> for an Idaho OHV Safety Message.<br /><br />Anglers can fish in any of the nearby lakes for rainbow and cutthroat trout. The lakes are also ideal for exploring by canoe or kayak.</p><h4>Nearby Attractions:</h4><p>The summit of Trinity Mountain is the highest drivable point in Idaho, although the road may be blocked by snow until early July. A short, steep hike takes visitors to the lookout tower for panoramic views of several subalpine lakes and other mountains in the Boise Range.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Spillway Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=238059">List of Campsites</a> <p><p><strong>Overview: </strong></p><p><strong>Spillway Campground</strong> is a small campground with 3 campsites along Anderson Ranch Reservoir. The reservoir is a popular destination for fishing, boating, waterskiing and riding personal watercraft. </p><p>There is excellent fishing in the reservoir for smallmouth bass and kokanee. Also try your luck at fly fishing just below the dam for a trout!</p><p>Rafting access is at Reclamation Village, just south of the campground.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Ninemeyer Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=238082">List of Campsites</a> <p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p><strong>Due to a wildfire, there are no amenities at the campground. </strong></p><p><strong>Currently there are no developed campfire rings therefore when Stage 1 fire restrictions area in effect, no fires are permitted.</strong></p><p>A stay at Ninemeyer Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered along the (Middle Fork Boise River Road) Forest Service (FS) Road 268. </p><p>Weather is usually good from mid-May through late September and is easily accessible by car in good weather, although the road is sometimes rough and the drive can be seemingly long. Check with the Mountain Home Ranger District (208-587-7961) on road conditions before heading out.</p><p><strong>Natural Features: </strong></p><p>The campground is situated along the river and wildlife watchers may want to look for deer and elk. Waterfowl, eagles and osprey are attracted to the river.</p><p><strong>Recreation:</strong></p><p>There are several trails in the area. The Mountain Home Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) shows trails that are open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and off-road vehicles.</p><p><a href="http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=/safety.htm">Click here</a> for an Idaho OHV safety message.<br/><br/>The Middle Fork Boise River offers excellent rainbow & cutthroat trout fishing and good swimming holes. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sawtooth National Forest - Grandjean Campground <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=238084">List of Campsites</a> <p><p><strong>Grandjean Campground - This campground is managed by Sawtooth National Forest - Stanley Ranger Station - 208-774-3000.</strong></p><p><strong>It is a first come, first serve basis only. NO RESERVATIONS. </strong></p><p><strong>Because of the proximity of the campground to the Boise National Forest Lowman District, many forest vistors do not know that the Sawtooth National Forest manages the campground. Please refer all calls to the Stanley Ranger Station.</strong></p><p> </p><p>The Idaho Centennial Trail heads south along the Payette River, ultimately reaching a lush alpine paradise filled with lakes. Once in the lake area, you can complete the loop back to Grandjean. Fishing in the South Fork of the Payette. Sawtooth Lodge and swimming pool is one mile away. Natural hot springs 1.5 miles away. Horse trips out of the Sawtooth Lodge. Ten sites for horse campers. Campground is located in an old growth ponderosa pine forest.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Whoop Um Up Park N' Ski <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Idaho City RD hosts an area 18 miles north of Idaho City off Highway 21 that cross-country skiiers and snowshoers will enjoy.  It has groomed beginner to intermediate trails and distances of up to 6 miles.  Be aware that the parking area is shared with snowmobiles, so you may encounter snow machines as you gear up for our adventure. the trails can be a bit rugged with a few steep and challenging downhill sections.</p><p>Park N' Ski permits are available through the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.  Revenues from the sale of permits go toward trail improvement, plowing parking lots and grooming trails.  The permits cost just $25 for a full season of fun and adventure, or a $7.50 permit is available for one to three days. </p><p>For information on how to purchase a permit and to print out maps of trails go to: <a href="http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/recreation/nordic.aspx">www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov, </a></p><p>  </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Smith's Ferry Snowmobiling Adventures <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Forest partners with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation in offering many miles of snowmobile trails for winter fun and adventure. Travel to Smith's Ferry just 60 miles north of Boise along Highway 55 and visit Wellington Snow Park.  There are over 400 miles of trails, 250 of which are groomed, with access to McCall and Cascade.   </p><p>Another great ride in the same area is the Winter Wonderland Trail. It leaves the meadows of Smith's Ferry, weaves past the towns of Cascade and Donnelly and crosses the mountains, offering spectacular scenic vistas at over 7,900 feet-before reaching MCCall. </p><p>For more information on how to register and to print a detailed map of snowmobile locations and designation, visit: </p><p><a href="http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/recreation/snowmobiling.aspx">www.parksand recreation.idaho.gov</a></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Deer Creek Boat Ramp <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Deer Creek Boat Ramp</strong> provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir. There is a restroom and a small dirt parking area big enough for about 15 vehicles.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Bender Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p><strong>Bender Creek Trailhead</strong> - is a signed site with a restroom, loading/unloading ramp for ATVs, registration box and visitor information.  This is one of the trailheads in the Danskin OHV area. </p><p>The trailhead marks one of the major entrances to the <strong>#300 Trails </strong>of the Danskin Trail System.  I</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Blue Lake Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Blue Lake Trailhead </strong>is a two-acre site with restroom and hitching racks.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Danskin Floatboat Access <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Danskin Floatboat Access</strong> provides a launch site for rafts into the South Fork Boise River. There is a restroom and information kiosk on site.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Deadwood River Access Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Deadwood River Access Site</strong> is across the road from Deadwood Campground, so amenities such as restrooms, parking and picnic tables are available. </p><p>The access site is a long concrete slab ideal for rafts and non-motorized boats, but may be a bit shallow for motorized boats, depending on the time of the year.  </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Danskin Rest Area Boating Site <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Boating Site.  <strong>Day Use Only.</strong></p></p> <hr /> <h5>Bluebunch / Bear Valley Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Bluebunch / Bear Valley Trailhead</strong> includes visitor information, registration box, loading/unloading ramp for animals and hitching rack. </p><p>Adjacent to Fir Creek Campground.</p><p>Serves Bluebunch trail (#214), which is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF (ID) <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=250047">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> Cold Springs Campground is one of four campgrounds along Idaho's State Highway 55, next to the North Fork of the Payette River. This area is a popular location for river rafting trips and camping. This campground rests at 3,878 feet.<h2>Recreation</h2> The North Fork of the Payette River is a very popular location for expert kayaking. Whitewater rafting is nearby on the Main and South Fork sections of the Payette River. <br/><br/> Anglers will find good to excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout.<h2>Facilities</h2> This campground has five sites situated as a group area, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Because of its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.<h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground is situated in a scenic canyon just above Highway 55. The mountains are forested with a mix of ponderosa and lodgepole pines and shade is plentiful within most of the campground. Summer days are warm, reaching 80-90 degrees; nights are cooler. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Near the boat and kayak launch of the Payette River.</p> <hr /> <h5>Tailwaters Boat Access <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Tailwaters Boat Access is a site to lauch a raft into the South Fork Boise River.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Arrowrock Boat Ramp <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Arrowrock Boat Ramp</strong> accesses the reservoir and has a restroom and parking area.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Pine Campground Boat Ramp <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=251026">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>The <strong>Pine Campground Boat Ramp</strong> is a concrete ramp that provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir.  It is adjacent to Pine Campground, and provides a restroom, fire ring, picnic table and boat dock.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>French Creek Boat Docks <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>French Creek Boat Docks</strong> are docks with a ramp located adjacent to French Creek Campground. </p><p>There is a small,gravel parking lot that can accommodate about six vehicles.</p><p>A restroom is located at the campground.</p><p>When the water is too low to use the boat dock at French Creek, the larger Campbell Creek ramp is a short drive to the south. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Antelope Boat Ramp <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Boating Site.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Village Foatboat Access <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Village Floatboat Access</strong> is a site to launch a raft into the South Fork Boise River.  There is a restroom on site.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sage Hen Creek Boat Ramp <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Boating Site.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Elk Creek Boat Ramp <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Elk Creek Boat Ramp</strong> provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir, just north of the dam. </p><p>In 2013, portions of Elk Creek Boat Ramp site received extreme storm damage. Portions of the parking area, both cement boat ramp and wooden docks were damaged. </p><p>Temporary repairs were completed, which has allowed public access to continue using the site.</p><p>A contractor and Forest Staff are scheduled to begin repair on September 9, 2015 the repair will consist of removal of damaged facilities, and pouring of new ramp, dock anchors and abutment.  Repair work was finished approximately October 19, 2015.  The Ramp re-opened 10-20-2015.</p><p>Once the work is completed, additional time is needed to allow for curing of the concrete.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Banks River Access <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Boating Site.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Little Camas Boat Ramp <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p><strong>Update: </strong> June of 2015.  The reservoir is so low that the boat ramp is on dry land.  There is not enough water in the reservoir for a motor boat.</p><p>The <strong>Little Camas Boat Ramp </strong>is a concrete boat ramp provicint access to Little Camas Reservoir. There is a restroom on site with enough parking for approximately 40 vehicles.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Fall Creek Boat Ramp <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Fall Creek Boat Ramp</strong> provides access to Anderson Ranch Reservoir. There is a restroom on site.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sheep Mountain Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Trailhead.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>William H. Pogue National Recreation Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p><strong>Closure on a portion of the trail. Order #0402-01-059 </strong><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/boise/alerts-notices">View Alerts & Notices webpage.</a></p><p>The <strong>William H. Pogue Trailhead off of NFS road 268 is open May 15, 2018. </strong> Trailhead includes visitor information and registration box. It serves William Pogue National Recreation (#122) and Corral Creek (#129) trails.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Trinity Snow-parking area <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Snow-parking area. Call the Mountain Home Ranger District for information. 208-587-7961</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Camp Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p><strong>Camp Creek Trailhead</strong> - is a signed site with visitor information, registration box and a loading/unloading ramp for ATVs. </p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Trinity Warming Hut <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Small hut where you can get warm when it is really cold outside!</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Elk Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Elk Creek Trailhead includes visitor information and registration box.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Cottonwood Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p><strong>Cottonwood Trailhead</strong> - The trailhead is a signed site with visitor information and registration box.</p><p>All trailheads have parking space.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Upper Roaring River Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Upper Roaring River Trailhead</strong> includes visitor information and registration box. It serves Roaring River (#045) and William Pogue National Recreation (#122) trails.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Bogus Basin <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Ski Area Alpine.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lower Lava Mountain Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Trailhead.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Pine Gulch Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Pine Gulch Trailhead includes visitor information and registration box.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with visitor information, loading/unloading ramp for ATVs and registration box. It serves Lava Mountain (#125) and Upper Sheep Creek (#123) trails.</p><p>All Trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Shingle Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Trailhead.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Willow Creek Trailhead (Mountain Home) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Willow Creek Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with a restroom and registration box. It provides access to the #300 trails of the  Danskin Trail System.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p><p> </p><p><strong>There are three main sections of the Danskin Trail System and three main access trailheads named with 300, 400 and 500 numbers.</strong></p><p>The <strong>Danskin #300</strong> group is accessed at the <strong>Bender Creek Trailhead.</strong>  (Latitude 43.52809 / Longitude  -115.86913).</p><p>The <strong>Danskin #400 </strong>group is accessed at the <strong>Willow Creek Trailhead. </strong>  (Latitude 43.53598 / Longitude  -115.81146).</p><p>The <strong>Danskin #500 </strong>group is accessed at the <strong>Three Point Mountain Trailhead.</strong>  (Lattitude 43.49981 / Longitude  - 115.92080).</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Pine Snow-park off Forest Highway 61 <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Snow-parking area. Call the Mountain Home Ranger District for information. 208-587-7961</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Trail 4 Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Trail 4 Trailhead </strong>has visitor information with no amenities.</p><p>This trailhead is part of the Ridge To Rivers Trail System.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Horse Heaven / Swanholm Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Horse Heaven / Swanholm Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with visitor information and loading/unloading ramp for animals. It serves Horse Heaven (#050) and Lodgepole (#052) trails.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Gold Fork Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Gold Fork Trailhead</strong> includes a restroom and information kiosk. Fees are charged by the State in the winter, however the Forest Service operates it for free in summer.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Banner Ridge Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Banner Ridge</strong> trailhead includes a restroom and visitor information. Fees are charged by the State in the winter, however the Forest Service operates it for free in summer.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Buena Vista Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The<strong> Buena Vista Trailhead </strong>includes a restroom and visitor information. It serves Buena Vista (#262) and Charcoal Gulch (#263) trails. Located near Idaho City Ranger Station, adjacent to the Idaho City airstrip.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Queens River Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Queens River Trailhead is a three-acre signed site that includes a restroom, corral, hitching rack, loading/unloading ramp for animals, manger, fire ring, picnic table, information kiosk and registration box.</p><p>It serves Forest Trails  #458 and #454 on the Sawtooth National Forest.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Wildlife Viewing South Fork Salmon - Fish Viewing <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Wildlife Viewing South Fork Salmon - Fish Viewing</strong> area is a unique way to view wildlife. </p><p>It is a boardwalk, approximately 8 feet wide by 50 feet long, that goes over a marshy area to view salmon spawning habitat. </p><p>There is a wide spot in the road nearby for parking. It is most often used during spawning season in late August and September.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lower Crooked River Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The<strong> Lower Crooked River Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with visitor information.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Mores Creek Summit Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Mores Creek Summit Trailhead </strong>includes a restroom and information kiosk. It is primarily for winter use, but is a road in summer.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lower Bear Summit Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Lower Bear Summit Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with a loading/unloading ramp for OHVs.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Trail Creek Trailhead (Idaho City RD) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The Trail Creek Trailhead has no amenities.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Grayback Campground and Group sites - reserve <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=251141">List of Campsites</a> <p><p>Grayback Campground is located 36 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, just off scenic State Highway 21. Historic Idaho City is just two miles north of the campground. Visitors enjoy fishing in Mores Creek and exploring the Grayback Gulch Trail. </p><p><strong>Natural Features:</strong></p><p>The campground is situated on a hillside about a quarter-mile above State Highway 21, at an elevation of 4,200 feet. A ponderosa pine forest covers the site, offering partial shade. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the area.</p><p><strong>Recreation:</strong></p><p>Mores Creek can be accessed just below the campground. Anglers fish for rainbow trout. Grayback Loop Trail begins within the site, offering a 1-mile footpath for hikers.<br/><br/>Numerous trail opportunities are in the area just north of Idaho City, where hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles can be enjoyed. During the winter, the area becomes a playground for back country skiers and snowmobiles.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>North Fork Sulfur Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>North Fork Sulfur Creek Trailhead</strong> is a one-acre signed site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Bear Creek / Riordan Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Bear Creek / Riordan Trailhead</strong> is a one-acre site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lodgepole Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Lodgepole Creek Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with no amenities. A section of Forest Service Road 472 washed out in 2014 requiring the trailhead to be temporarily moved about 1.5 miles to the west. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Four Corners Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Four Corners Trailhead </strong>is signed and has a restroom.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>East Mountain Spring Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>East Mountain Spring Trailhead</strong> includes a loading/unloading ramp for ATVs.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Julie Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Julie Creek Trailhead </strong>is a five-acre signed site with restroom, visitor information and loading/unloading ramp for ATVs.</p><p>It serves Julie Creek (#020) and Nellie’s Basin (#022) trails.</p><p>It is located one mile north of Deadwood Campground and Deadwood River access.</p><p>Trailhead is on the west side of Deadwood River.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Blue Point Ridge Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Blue Point Ridge Trailhead</strong> is a small, signed site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Middle Fork Payette River / Wet Foot Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Middle Fork Payette River / Wet Foot Trailhead</strong> includes a hitching rack and information kiosk available as well as trailhead sign.</p><p>The trailhead is located on the road near the gate that leads into Boiling Springs Cabin.</p><p>Boiling Springs (hot springs) is within walking distance of the parking area.  The parking area is small and will fit 5-6 cars.</p><p>The trailhead serves Middle Fork Payette River (#033) and Wet Foot (#441) / Skunk Creek-Wet Foot (#041) trails.</p><p>Southeast from the trailhead across the river is a dispersed camping area that will accommodate horses.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Clear Creek Summit Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Clear Creek Summit Trailhead </strong>is a one-acre signed site with a loading/unloading ramp for ATVs. Serves East Mountain Way (#099) and Clear Creek Summit (#106) trails.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Kirkham Ridge Trailhead (State Highway 21) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The<strong> Kirkham Ridge Trailhead (State Highway 21)</strong> is a signed site with information kiosk.</p><p>It serves Kirkham Ridge (#144) and Warm Springs (#147) trails. Located near Kirkham Campground.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Cupp Corral Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The<strong> Cupp Corral Trailhead </strong>is a half-acre signed site with no amenities. Serves Dollar Creek Ridge (#014) and Dollar Creek Way (#114) trails.  Located near Penny Springs Campground.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Hennessey Meadows / Riordan Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Hennessey Meadows / Riordan Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with a hitching rack. Serves the Riordan Lake (#097) and Horse Heaven Meadow (#233) trails.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Ligget Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The<strong> Ligget Creek Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Bear Hole Trailhead off FS road 129 <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p><strong>The Bear Hole Trailhead </strong>- includes visitor information, registration box and loading/unloading ramp for animals. It serves Bear Hole (#176) and Crosscut (#172) trails. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>North Fork Elk Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>North Fork Elk Creek Trailhead </strong>is a signed site that includes visitor information, registration box and hitching rack.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Jackson Peak Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Jackson Peak Trailhead</strong> includes visitor information, registration box and hitching rack.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Needles Route Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Needles Route Trailhead</strong> is a one-acre signed site with no amenities. It serves South Fork Gold Fork (#113) and Needles Route (#115) trails. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Kirkham Ridge Trailhead (Bull Trout) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Kirkham Ridge Trailhead (Bull Trout) </strong>includes a registration box and loading/unloading ramp for animals.</p><p>It serves Kirkham Ridge (#144), Warm Springs (#147) and Gates Creek (#016) trails.</p><p>It is located near Warm Springs (Bull Trout) Trailhead and Bull Trout Lake Campground.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>East Fork Clear Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>East Fork Clear Creek Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with loading/unloading ramp for ATVs.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Long Fork Silver Creek / Bitter Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Long Fork Silver Creek / Bitter Creek Trailhead </strong>has one big parking area with 2 sign boards serving 2 separate trails.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead </strong>is a one-acre site with an information kiosk and a memorial trail marker in honor of fallen wildland firefighters.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>East Mountain Way Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>East Mountain Way Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with a loading/unloading ramp for ATVs.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Kyaott Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Trailhead within the Emmett Ranger District.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Big Creek Summit Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Big Creek Summit Trailhead</strong> is a one-acre signed site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Blue Jay Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Blue Jay Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with information kiosk and registration box. Located near Warm Springs cabin. </p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Pistol Lake Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Pistol Lake Trailhead</strong> has a registration box on site.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Rice Peak Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Rice Peak Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with no amenities. A debris flow in 2014 washed out a portion of Forest Service Road 478 that leads to Rice Peak trailhead limiting access to foot traffic only.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>North Fork Gold Fork Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>North Fork Gold Fork Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with a hitching rack. It serves the Foolhen Way (#001), Dollar Creek Way (#114), Gold Fork North (#162) and North Gold Fork (#225) trails. </p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sage Hen Nature Trail Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Sage Hen Nature Trailhead</strong> has a picnic table, parking area and a three panel information kiosk.</p><p>Located near several campgrounds that surround Sage Hen Reservoir, including Sage Hen Creek, Cartwright Ridge, Antelope, Hollywood and Eastside Campgrounds.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Rattlesnake Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The trailhead for the Rattlesnake Trail within the Emmett Ranger District has one panel kiosk and a parking area.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Renwyck Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Renwyck Creek Trailhead</strong> has limited parking, no kiosk, with non-motorized posts making the trailhead. </p><p>There is dispersed camping, but no registration box or livestock loading/unloading ramp.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>West Mountain (South) Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>West Mountain (South) Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with hitching rack, loading/unloading ramp for animals and registration box.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Silver Creek Summit Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The<strong> Long Fork Silver Creek / Bitter Creek Trailhead</strong> has a large parking area with two sign boards for separate trails.</p><p>The two trailheads share the same parking area - the Silver Creek Summit Trail and the Long Fork Silver Creek / Bitter Creek Trail.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Whoop Um Up Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Whoop Um Up Trailhead </strong>includes a restroom and information kiosk.</p><p>Fees are charged by the State in the winter, however the Forest Service operates it for free in summer.</p><p>Located near Whoop Um Up Equestrian Campground and Edna Creek Campground.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Tyndall / Vulcan Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Tyndall / Vulcan Trailhead</strong> is a three-acre site with restroom and 5 dispersed campsites. It serves the Vulcan Hot Springs (#072), Tyndall Creek (#107) and Wewukiye (#252) trails.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Willow Creek Trailhead (Cascade) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Willow Creek Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Upper Bear Summit Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Upper Bear Summit Trailhead</strong> is a signed site that includes an information kiosk and a loading/unloading ramp for animals.</p><p>It serves Bear Summit (#286) and Bear Summit West (#288) trails. </p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Telephone Ridge Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Telephone Ridge Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Ten Mile Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Ten Mile Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with visitor information, loading/unloading ramp for animals, hitching rack and registration box. It serves Ten Mile Ridge trail (#157). </p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>South Fork Gold Fork Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The<strong> South Fork Gold Fork Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Warm Springs Trailhead (Airstrip) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Warm Springs Trailhead (Airstrip)</strong> is a signed site which includes an information kiosk, loading/unloading ramps for ATVs, hitching rack and registration box.</p><p>Warm Springs (#147) and Link (#148) trails are served by this trailhead. Located west of Bonneville Campground and next to Warm Springs airstrip. </p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Snowshoe / Summit Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Snowshoe / Summit Trailhead</strong> has an information kiosk.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Sulfur Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Sulfur Creek Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Upper Crooked River Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The<strong> Upper Crooked River Trailhead </strong>includes visitor information.</p><p>It serves Crooked River (#158) and Beaver Creek (#276) trails.</p><p>Located not far from Edna Creek and Whoop Um Up Equestrian Campgrounds.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Yellow Jacket Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Yellow Jacket Trailhead </strong>has no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Skein Lake Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Skein Lake Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with no amenities.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Wilson Corrals Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Wilson Corrals Trailhead</strong> has a clearly marked trailhead sign, a two acre parking area, dispersed camping area and a livestock loading/unloading ramp with hitching post.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Warm Springs Trailhead (Bull Trout) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Warm Springs Trailhead (Bull Trout)</strong> is a signed site with a registration box, corral, loading/unloading ramp for animals and visitor information.</p><p>Located next to Bull Trout Lake and Bull Trout Lake Campground where other amenities are available.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>West Mountain (North) / Poison Creek Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>West Mountain (North) / Poison Creek Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with water trough, loading/unloading ramp for animals and hitching rack.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Thunder Mountain Road / Riordan Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Thunder Mountain Road / Riordan Trailhead</strong> is a signed site with a hitching rack.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Swanholm Lookout <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Lookout / Cabin</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Middle Fork Payette Trailhead - (Cascade) <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Trail within the Cascade and Emmett Ranger Districts.  Check the Districts for conditions of the trail.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Lower Lava Mountain Trailhead off FS road 222 <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Trailhead within the Mountain Home Ranger District.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Skunk Creek / Wet Foot Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Trailhead within the Cascade Ranger District.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Red Mountain Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Red Mountain Trailhead</strong> is a five-acre signed site which includes a restroom, hitching rack, registration box, visitor information, fire rings and picnic tables.</p><p>This trailhead provides access to the Catpaw Lake (#142), Red Mountain (#143), Kirkham Ridge (#144) and Clear Creek (#145) trails.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Three Point Mountain Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Three Point Mountain Trailhead</strong> is signed and includes restroom, loading/unloading ramp for ATVs, registration box and an information kiosk.</p><p>It serves the #500 trails of the Danskin Trail System.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p><p> </p><p><strong>There are three main sections of the Danskin Trail System and three main access trailheads named with 300, 400 and 500 numbers.</strong></p><p>The <strong>Danskin #300</strong> group is accessed at the <strong>Bender Creek Trailhead.</strong> (Latitude 43.52809 / Longitude -115.86913).</p><p>The <strong>Danskin #400 </strong>group is accessed at the <strong>Willow Creek Trailhead. </strong> (Latitude 43.53598 / Longitude -115.81146).</p><p>The <strong>Danskin #500 </strong>group is accessed at the <strong>Three Point Mountain Trailhead.</strong> (Lattitude 43.49981 / Longitude - 115.92080).</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Powerplant / Middle Fork Trailhead <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Powerplant / Middle Fork Trailhead </strong>is a signed site with a restroom, fire ring, grill stand, loading/unloading ramp for animals, stock stall, serving table, picnic table, horseshoe pit, corral and visitor information.</p><p>It serves Power Plant and Long Lake Trails. Located near Power Plant Campground.</p><p>All trailheads have space for parking.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Cow Creek Floatboat Access <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>The <strong>Cow Creek Floatboat Access</strong> provides a site to launch rafts into the South Fork Boise River. It has a restroom, parking area and information kiosk.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>Tamarack Falls Day Use <span class="fac-label">Facility</span></h5> <p><p>Parking for recreation use.</p></p> <hr /> <h5>TEN MILE CAMPGROUND <span class="fac-label">Campground</span></h5> <a href="/campgroundinfo?facid=72417">List of Campsites</a> <p><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Ten Mile is small campground, a quick 48 mile drive from Boise, Idaho, along State Highway 21. </p> <p>The campground is the one of three campgrounds (Bad Bear and Hayfork), a few miles past the Historic Idaho City. </p> <p>This area is known for its beautiful old forest of ponderosa pine. Wildflowers abound in the summer months.</p> <p>Fishing opportunities in Mores Creek and some campsites are very near the creek. </p> <h2>Recreation</h2> <p>The campground sites have campfire rings, grills, picnic tables and a vault toilet. There are numerous opportunities to go hiking, biking, horseback rising and ride off-road vehicled in the area. In the winter the area is a playgound for winter sports including cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>This is a fee campground. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Please bring cash or check. 16 sites / $15.00 per site overnight fee. Extra vehicle fees may apply.</p> <h2>contact_info</h2> This location is unstaffed. 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