Things to Do
RV & Site Information
For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND accommodates recreational vehicles up to 40 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.
Guests at BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND can enjoy essential amenities including Accessible Vault Toilets, Drinking Water (Hand Pump), and Proximity to Water: Springs. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.
Popular activities at this location include Camping, Fishing, and Wildlife viewing. The campground's proximity to Idaho City offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Idaho region.
Located in Idaho City, Idaho, BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.
About this place
Overview 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. 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.
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Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700.
Getting There
From the Idaho City Ranger Station, drive north on Highway 21 for almost 10 miles, then turn left at the sign for Bad Bear Campground. Bad Bear Campground is located at milepost 48, just beyond Ten Mile Campground.