Dog Creek (Id)
FSU.S. Forest Service — MOUNTAIN HOME · Idaho · Boise National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Boise National Forest |
| Location | MOUNTAIN HOME · Idaho · Boise National Forest · 43.52917, -115.30417 · Map |
| Sites | 13 public sites counted from the federal listing — 11 standard nonelectric; 2 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 13 sites Water hookups at 0 of 13 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 13 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 13 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 13 sites · 30 ft: 13 sites · 35 ft: 10 sites · 40 ft: 6 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 13 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 208-587-7961 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-04-30.
From the official listing
Overview Dog Creek Campground is located on the banks of Dog Creek, at the foot of the Trinity Mountain Range. It is four miles from the town of Pine, in south-central Idaho. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local trails. Recreation The South Fork Boise River is less than a quarter-mile away from the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing for rainbow trout. Paradise Hot Springs is nearby.
Green Creek Trail 270, a 4.5-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding, biking and off-road vehicles, begins a mile from the site. Cross Cut Trail 172 begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles. Facilities This quiet campground sits off the main road. It offers two small group campsites that can accommodate up to 15 people each. Eleven single-family campsites are available as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Natural Features The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest, at an elevation of 4,600 feet. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and deer and hummingbirds frequent the area. Nearby Attractions Baumgartner Hot Springs is approximately 16 miles away with a soaking pool and nature trail. Kelly Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent to Baumgartner, with several more trail opportunities.
Directions, from the listing
From Mountain Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 35 miles, to the turnoff for Pine/Featherville (Forest Highway 61). Travel north on Highway 61 for 23 miles to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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5 mi straight-line · IdahoFSU.S. Forest ServiceBig Roaring River Lake Campground
9 mi straight-line · IdahoFSU.S. Forest ServiceBig Trinity Cabin
10 mi straight-line · MOUNTAIN HOME IdahoFSU.S. Forest ServiceBaumgartner Campground
13 mi straight-line · Fairfield Idaho
Trip Card — Dog Creek (Id)
MOUNTAIN HOME · Idaho · Boise National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | MOUNTAIN HOME · Idaho · Boise National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 13 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232217 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.