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5 campsites
Season
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Unknown
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Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
End of May - End of ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Anglers targeting rainbow and cutthroat trout, swimmers who want a real river hole, or OHV riders looking for trail access will get the most out of this place. It's free, first-come, and only 25 miles from Boise, so a mid-week summer run before sites fill is the move. Bring every
The access road gets described as washboard and atrocious, so low-clearance vehicles and anyone with a bad back will struggle. No potable water on site, vault toilets have seen better days, and active gold claims limit how far you can roam the riverbank outside camp.
Reference information about Badger Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>A stay at the Badger Creek Campground<strong> </strong>enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River (Forest Service road 268). Arrowrock Reservoir is just west of the campground and one of the<strong> </strong>premiere destinations for fishing, boating and waterskiing in southern Idaho.</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. Checking with the Idaho City Ranger District, 208-392-6681, on road conditions before heading out is recommended.</p><p><strong>Natural Features:</strong></p><p>The campground has 5 campsites situated along the river. 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>Corral Creek trail #129 and the William Pogue National Recreation trail #122 are just north of the campground.</p><p>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>
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Summer delivers the best conditions, with daytime highs in the mid-70s to low-80s°F and nights dropping into the 40s–50s°F. Late June through August brings peak wildflowers and full river flows for fishing and swimming. The five-site layout keeps crowds manageable even on summer weekends, though sites fill faster then. Winter snows close the roads. Fire restrictions sometimes apply, so bringing a propane cooker makes sense as backup.
Best conditions mid-May–Sept; warm days, wildflowers and full river flows favor summer visits.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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