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Powerplant Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Powerplant Campground is a National Forest campground near Idaho City, Idaho.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Idaho City, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

Powerplant Campground sits inside Boise National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.5 miles outside the boundary of Sawtooth Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.5 miles outside the boundary of Sawtooth 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
Single Site: $15 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,427 ft

43.8141, -115.1049 in Elmore. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Powerplant Campground?

No. Powerplant 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 Powerplant Campground?

Camping at Powerplant Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.

Is there drinking water at Powerplant Campground?

Yes, Powerplant Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Powerplant Campground?

Powerplant Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Powerplant Campground

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Powerplant Campground, in straight-line miles: Boat Box Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles), Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 24 miles), and Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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