Bad Bear Campground
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Bad Bear Campground is located 48 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in the scenic Boise National Forest on the Idaho City Ranger District, 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. Keep reading
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 5 single sites that can accommodate up to 6 people each, and one double site that can accommodate 12. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, and most sites also have lantern hooks. The site is in an open area with shade in all sites. 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. Pack-in-pack-out. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700. Nearby Attractions
The sites · 6
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | 001 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | 002 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | 003 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | — | |
| BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | 004 | tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | — | |
| BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | 005 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | 006 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in ID-01. This member’s public-lands record →