Bald Mountain Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Bald Mountain Campground is a National Forest campground near Boise, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Bald Mountain 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
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,796 ft
43.7490, -115.7379 in Boise. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Bald Mountain Campground?
No. Bald Mountain 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 Bald Mountain Campground?
Camping at Bald Mountain Campground is free.
Who manages Bald Mountain Campground?
Bald Mountain Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Bald Mountain Campground
Lucky Peak Lake's mapped center point is 22 miles from Bald Mountain Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Lucky Peak Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Bald Mountain Campground, in a straight line: Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- 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
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01