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Ninemeyer Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Idaho · Boise National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Boise National Forest |
| Location | Idaho · Boise National Forest · 43.75591, -115.56850 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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. |
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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 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview:
Due to a wildfire, there are no amenities at the campground.
Currently there are no developed campfire rings therefore when Stage 1 fire restrictions area in effect, no fires are permitted.
A stay at Ninemeyer Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered along the (Middle Fork Boise River Road) Forest Service (FS) Road 268.
Weather is usually good from mid-May through late September and is easily accessible by car in good weather, although the road is sometimes rough and the drive can be seemingly long. Check with the Mountain Home Ranger District (208-587-7961) on road conditions before heading out.
Natural Features:
The campground is situated along the river and wildlife watchers may want to look for deer and elk. Waterfowl, eagles and osprey are attracted to the river.
Recreation:
There are several trails in the area. The Mountain Home Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) shows trails that are open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and off-road vehicles.
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The Middle Fork Boise River offers excellent rainbow & cutthroat trout fishing and good swimming holes. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season.
Directions, from the listing
From Boise, Idaho, travel State Highway 21 north to the turnoff of the Arrowrock Reservoir.
Proceed east along Forest Service (FS) Road 268 (Middle Fork Boise River Road) approximately 38 miles.
You will travel past the Arrowrock Dam and several other campgrounds before arriving at Neinmeyer Campground.
FS Road 268 is very narrow and may be rough. Use caution when driving to your site.
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Trip Card — Ninemeyer Campground
Idaho · Boise National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Idaho · Boise National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/238082 · 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.