Badger Creek Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Badger Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Boise, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Badger Creek 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
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,200 ft
43.6622, -115.7117 in Boise. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Badger Creek Campground?
No. Badger Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Badger Creek Campground?
Camping at Badger Creek Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Badger Creek Campground?
No. Badger Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Badger Creek Campground?
Badger Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Badger Creek Campground
Lucky Peak Lake's mapped center point is 19 miles from Badger Creek Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Lucky Peak Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Badger Creek Campground, in a straight line: Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Boise and campgrounds in Boise.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30