Bad Bear Campground
Its 6 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Bad Bear Campground is a National Forest campground near Boise, Idaho.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6Bad Bear Campground Entrance Sign. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
Bad Bear Campground sits inside Boise National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 6
- Tent sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
6 sites; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
| 003 | BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 17 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | BAD BEAR CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,916 ft
43.9012, -115.7078 in Boise. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Bad Bear Campground?
Sites at Bad Bear Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233352).
How much does it cost to camp at Bad Bear Campground?
Camping at Bad Bear Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.
How many campsites does Bad Bear Campground have?
Bad Bear Campground has 6 campsites, including 2 tent sites.
Does Bad Bear Campground have RV hookups?
No. Bad Bear Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Bad Bear Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Bad Bear Campground; 6 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Bad Bear Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bad Bear Campground.
Who manages Bad Bear Campground?
Bad Bear Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Bad Bear Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Bad Bear Campground, in a straight line: Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 14 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- 15
- Season
- 05-19 to 10-01
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $20 per night
Hayfork Group Campground - Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Edna Creek Campground - Sites
- 11
- Season
- 05-19 to 10-01
- Fee
- Site: $20–$40 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Boise and campgrounds in Boise.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)