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| Location | Idaho City, Idaho |
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| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$40/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (23 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 4 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Bad Bear Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night
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Bad Bear Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Idaho City. It lists 4 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Sep 18 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
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| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (23 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“It was quiet and the water sounds were nice, but if spot 4 was supposed to be water access either bring a jug of water or a chainsaw because there was no chance if water access.”
“Nice small campground; spot 4 is nicely situated far enough away from the road. There was a water spigot, but I wasn't able to get any water from it, so be sure to bring enough water”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Bad Bear Campground sits at about 5,100 feet in a stand of Ponderosa pine along Highway 21, roughly 48 miles northeast of Boise and about 11 miles north of historic Idaho City. Mores Creek runs alongside the site, and anglers will find whitefish and rainbow trout in the creek within easy reach of campsites; summer brings an array of wildflowers and regular wildlife sightings. The campground is located on the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a route that follows Mores Creek toward Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork and Banner Ridge, so you can expect frequent roadside views of the surrounding mountains as you arrive and depart. Because the loop sits close to the highway, some traffic noise is to be expected; the camping area itself is an open site with pockets of shade from mature pines. The campground contains 6 sites total; all 6 are set up to accommodate both RVs and tents, and each site can accommodate up to 6 people. Sites include a picnic table and a fire ring, parking spurs are paved, and vault toilets are provided, but there is no trash service, so plan to pack out your garbage. Nearby trail networks offer hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and ATV access, and in winter the area is used by backcountry skiers and snowmobilers; more broadly, Boise National Forest supports activities such as biking, boating, camping, fire lookouts/cabins overnight, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, off-highway vehicle use, picnicking, swimming, wildlife viewing and winter sports. The campground's short access from Idaho City (turn off Highway 21 near milepost 48, just beyond Ten Mile Campground) makes the Idaho City Ranger Station the best local contact for current information on fees, reservations and seasonal openings, since those specifics aren't listed here.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Boise (Boise Airport (BOI)), about 35 mi straight-line from Bad Bear Campground. RV rentals in Boise
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Pick up in Boise| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Bad Bear Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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