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Edna Creek Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Idaho City · Idaho · Boise National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Boise National Forest |
| Location | Idaho City · Idaho · Boise National Forest · 43.90861, -115.69639 · Map |
| Sites | 11 public sites counted from the federal listing — 11 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 11 sites Water hookups at 0 of 11 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 11 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 11 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 52 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 10 sites · 30 ft: 10 sites · 35 ft: 9 sites · 40 ft: 8 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 12:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 11 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 11 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 208-392-6681 |
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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 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Edna Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Historic Idaho City is just 18 miles south.
This campground contains 11 sites. Picnic tables, utility tables, and fire rings are provided, along with two vault toilets and a water pump. The site is in an open area with shade. Parking spurs are graveled. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.
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. 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.
Recreation There are numerous opportunities to go hiking, biking, horseback riding and ride off-road vehicles within a short car ride away. In the winter the area is a playgound for winter sports including cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Facilities Single sites have one picnic table, one fire ring, one utility table, and one tent pad. Double sites have two picnic tables, one tent pad, one fire ring, and two utility tables. There are two vault toilets and one hand water pump on-site. No trash service: pack-in, pack-out.
Natural Features There is a small creek that runs adjacent to the campground and Crooked River runs near the site, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. The campground is in the burn scar from the 2016 Pioneer Fire, so the surrounding landscape has many burned and downed trees. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 373-4100.
Directions, from the listing
From Idaho City, drive north on Hwy 21 for about 18.5 miles. Edna Creekk Campground will be on the right, at the start of the FS-384 road. It’s at milepost 56.8.
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Trip Card — Edna Creek Campground
Idaho City · Idaho · Boise National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Idaho City · Idaho · Boise National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 52 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 11 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233349 · 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.