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6 campsites
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Mid-May to Mid-Octob...
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Unknown
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Whoop Um Up Campground, State Highway 21, Boise National Forest, Idaho
Horse campers hauling trailers should grab Site #1 or #6 for pull-through access, or Site #2 for the best shade. Summer weekdays hit the sweet spot: trails dry by mid-June, daytime temps stay manageable, and the noise issues that plague weekend visits mostly disappear.
Weekends bring motorbikes, off-leash dogs, and campfire neglect with little ranger presence, and all six sites sit close enough together that it carries. Site #5 has zero shade at nearly 6,000 feet, and there's no host on-site to address any of it.
Reference information about Whoop Um Up Campground (Equestrian) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Whoop-um-up Equestrian Campground<strong> </strong>is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, along State Highway 21, under a scenic pine forested canopy.</p><p>There are six campsites complete with feed boxes, hitching posts and water for stock.</p><p>Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.</p><p>The historic town of Idaho City is just 11 miles south. The Crooked River runs near the site, offering rainbow trout fishing.</p><p><strong>Natural Features:</strong></p><p>State 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. The Crooked River runs near the campground offering an opportunity to catch a rainbow trout.</p><p><strong>Recreation:</strong></p><p>Numerous trail opportunities are in the area, offering hiking, biking and horseback riding. In the winter, the area becomes a playground for backcountry skiers and snowmobilers.</p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/IjWC5Fz8Fmo" style="width: 452px; height: 311px" width="560"></iframe></p>
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Summer delivers the most reliable access and warmest conditions at this elevation. Expect daytime highs of 60–80°F and cool nights dropping into the mid-30s to low 50s from June through August. Trails dry out completely by mid-June, ideal for riding and biking. The campground operates mid-May through October. Winter transforms the area into snowshoe and winter recreation terrain, but services close and access becomes difficult.
Peak season mid-May to mid-Oct; summer praised for hiking, horseback riding, fishing and wildflowers.
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Whoop-um-up Equestrian Campground is a specialized camping area accommodating equestrian campers. It features six campsites equipped with feed boxes, hitching posts, picnic tables, and grills. Potable water and a vault restroom are available, and the site is known for its proximity to the historic Idaho City, scenic surroundings, and recreational opportunities.
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Site #2 is recommended for shade and privacy.
Site #4 offers decent mid-day and afternoon shade, while Site #5 lacks shade entirely.
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