How much does camping cost at Ice Hole Campground?

Camping fees at Ice Hole Campground range from $10/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Fees are typically paid at the campground entrance.

Is Ice Hole Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Ice Hole Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

What is the best time to visit Ice Hole Campground?

Ice Hole Campground is open May 23 to September 30. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Ice Hole Campground?

Ice Hole Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Ice Hole Campground have?

Ice Hole Campground has 10 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Arrive early for the best site selection.

Are dogs allowed at Ice Hole Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Ice Hole Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Ice Hole Campground?

Ice Hole Campground offers: Restrooms. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

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Quick Facts

Price

$10/night

Booking

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Sites

10 campsites

Season

Peak season typicall...

Cell

Unknown

Pets

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Book Online Official Website

Get Directions

Ice Hole Campground

$10.00 - $10.00 / night

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Standard Nonelectric: $10.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).

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Ice Hole Campground

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Nearby places

Boise to Cascade: approximately 80 miles. Forest Highway 22 northeast approximately 25 miles to Warm Lake area

FS road 579 to FS road 413 intersection approximately 10 miles

then about 20 miles north on FS road 413 to Ice Hole Campground.

Driving directionsFrom Boise, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 approximately 80 miles to Cascade, Idaho. From Cascade, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 only a short distance to the turnoff at the Warm Lake Road (Forest Highway 22). Proceed along Forest Highway 22 northeast approximately 25 miles. When you arrive in the Warm Lake area, Forest Highway 22 becomes Forest Service (FS) road 579. Continue east along FS road 579 until it intersects with the FS road 413, approximately 10 miles. Turn north on FS road 413 and proceed approximately 20 miles to Ice Hole Campground.

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Best Time to Camp at Ice Hole Campground

Best season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit Ice Hole Campground because the backcountry road and meadow are reliably free of snow and wildflowers carpet the site, creating excellent hiking, fishing, biking, and wildlife-viewing conditions. Expect daytime highs typically in the 60s–70s°F with crisp nights dropping into the 30s–40s°F, making layered clothing essential. Trail access into the Frank Church Wilderness and fishing on Johnson Creek are at their peak, and although weekends see more visitors the 10‑ Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January

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Summer(Jun-Aug)

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Summer cited as best season; backcountry road and meadow reliably free of snow and wildflowers peak.

Planning Tips

Peak Season: May 23 to September 30. Book 2-3 months ahead.
Operating Season: Peak season typically early June through late September

About Ice Hole Campground

Ice Hole Campground sits in the backcountry near Yellow Pine, Idaho, offering a handful of primitive sites surrounded by wildflower meadows and mountain terrain. Managed seasonally during summer months, this remote spot provides vault toilets and little else, appealing to visitors who prize solitude and backcountry access over amenities. The campground serves as a launch point for hiking, fishing, biking, and wildlife viewing in the surrounding high country.

The Ice Hole Campground provides 10 campsites in a remote mountain meadow setting near Johnson Creek and the South Fork Salmon River. Peak season is typically early June through late September.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit Ice Hole Campground because the backcountry road and meadow are reliably free of snow and wildflowers carpet the site, creating excellent hiking, fishing, biking, and wildlife-viewing conditions. Expect daytime highs typically in the 60s–70s°F with crisp nights dropping into the 30s–40s°F, making layered clothing essential. Trail access into the Frank Church Wilderness and fishing on Johnson Creek are at their peak, and although weekends see more visitors the 10‑ Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies a meadow carved by Johnson Creek, whose waters flow toward the South Fork Salmon River through protected wilderness terrain. Pine forests surround the open meadow. Wildlife includes deer, elk, bear, moose, and bald eagles. Summer brings wildflowers across the meadow. The creek provides fishing access and constant background sound.

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Ten campsites in a remote mountain meadow with one vault toilet. The site is accessible by most vehicles though the access road is narrow and may be rough in spots; limited services are available in the nearby community of Yellow Pine.

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