Queens River Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Queens River Campground is a National Forest campground near Idaho City, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Queens River 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
- 4,937 ft
43.8211, -115.2093 in Elmore. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Queens River Campground?
No. Queens River 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 Queens River Campground?
Camping at Queens River Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Queens River Campground?
No. Queens River Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Queens River Campground?
Queens River Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Queens River Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Queens River Campground, in straight-line miles: Boat Box Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles), and Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
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- Free
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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