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12 campsites
Season
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Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
12 campsites
Season
End of May - End of ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Troutdale Campground, Middle Fork Boise River, Boise National Forest, Idaho
River-focused campers who fish or wade will get the most out of this place. Rainbow trout in the Middle Fork Boise River, Trail #130 to Bald Mountain nearby, wildlife along the riparian corridor, and it's completely free. Grab a river-adjacent site by arriving early on summer wee
The access road gets rough enough that reviewers flag it as treacherous, so low-clearance vehicles and nervous drivers should call the Mountain Home Ranger District first (208-392-6681). No potable water on site means packing in everything you'll drink, and the vault toilet smell
Reference information about Troutdale Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>A stay at the Troutdale Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River.</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.</p><p>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 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>Trail #130 begins nearby, leading to Bald Mountain. The Middle Fork Boise River offers excellent trout fishing and good swimming holes. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season.</p>
The elevation is 4,000 ft. The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a single loop in a stand of mixed conifers along the Middle Fork of Payette River. A near jungle-like understory provides very good privacy between camp sites. The campground has some magnificent Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open Friday before Memoiral Day to second Sunday in September
The parking aprons are gravel and all about the same size.
From Crouch, ID, take S. Middlefork Rd. north 14.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. NOTE: S. Middlefork Rd. becomes Middlefork Rd. outside of town and turns into a dirt road with washboard surface after 7.3 miles.
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Summer is the time to come. Daytime highs run mid-60s to mid-80s°F, nights drop to the 40s and 50s. The river warms enough for swimming, trails clear of snow, and trout fishing picks up as fish get active. Weekends and holidays see moderate to busy use, so weekday trips mean quieter sites. The campground typically operates late spring through early fall, with summer offering the most reliable conditions for water access and hiking.
Summer is the best time: river warms, trails clear and fishing improves; busiest season.
Troutdale Campground offers basic amenities suitable for an outdoor experience. The campground includes picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. However, there is no potable water on site, and campers are advised to bring their own water supply. The site follows a pack-it-in, pack-it-out policy as there are no trash services available.
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