Johnson Creek Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Johnson Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Idaho City, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Johnson 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
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,580 ft
43.9396, -115.2840 in Elmore. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Johnson Creek Campground?
No. Johnson 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 Johnson Creek Campground?
Camping at Johnson Creek Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Johnson Creek Campground?
No. Johnson Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Johnson Creek Campground?
Johnson Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Johnson Creek Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Johnson Creek Campground, in straight-line miles: Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 16 miles), Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 23 miles), and Boat Box Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Single Site: $15 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Idaho City and campgrounds in Elmore.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01