Bad Bear Campground

Boise National Forest, ID · ≈32.5 mi to Boise
Sites
6
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
32.5 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Small RVs and trailers
  • Boondocking campers
  • T-Mobile users
  • Tent campers

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs or large RVs
  • Those needing electric hookups
  • Accessibility needs
  • Proximity to town services

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

4 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
2 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Checked against every site's real dimensions.
Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
Your fit summary
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1 of 6 sites don't report a length.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterPets allowedShadeVault toilets
Activities
CampingFishingWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Springs
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Some travel requiredAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Boise, ~32.5 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USFS

Overview

Overview Bad Bear Campground is located 48 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in the scenic Boise National Forest on the Idaho City Ranger District, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,100 feet. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant. Historic Idaho City is just 11 miles south. Mores Creek runs adjacent to the site, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork, and Banner Ridge with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest. Recreation Numerous trail opportunities are in the area, offering hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATVing. In winter, the area becomes a playground for backcountry skiers and snowmobilers. Facilities This campground contains 5 single sites that can accommodate up to 6 people each, and one double site that can accommodate 12. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, and most sites also have lantern hooks. The site is in an open area with shade in all sites. Vault toilets are provided. Parking spurs are paved. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. No trash service. Pack-in-pack-out. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700. Nearby Attractions

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground