Dog Creek Campground
Its 13 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Dog Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Mountain Home, Idaho.
Reservable: Recreation.gov

- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
Dog 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
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 13
- Group sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
13 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | DOG | Group standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop DOG, site 002 |
| 013 | DOG | Group standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop DOG, site 013 |
| 001 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 001 |
| 003 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 003 |
| 004 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 004 |
| 005 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 005 |
| 006 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 006 |
| 007 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 007 |
| 008 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 008 |
| 009 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 009 |
| 010 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 010 |
| 011 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 011 |
| 012 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 012 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,400 ft
43.5279, -115.3038 in Elmore. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Dog Creek Campground?
Sites at Dog Creek Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232217).
How much does it cost to camp at Dog Creek Campground?
Camping at Dog Creek Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Dog Creek Campground have?
Dog Creek Campground has 13 campsites, including 2 group sites.
Does Dog Creek Campground have RV hookups?
No. Dog Creek Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Dog Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Dog Creek Campground; 13 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Dog Creek Campground?
Yes, Dog Creek Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Dog Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dog Creek Campground.
Who manages Dog Creek Campground?
Dog Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Dog Creek Campground
Anderson Ranch Reservoir's mapped center point is 14 miles from Dog Creek Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Anderson Ranch Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Elks Flat Campground - Sites
- 2
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Mountain Home and campgrounds in Elmore.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USGS, Public domain