Bad Bear Campground
Bad Bear Campground is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 43.90861, -115.69639
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 208-392-6681
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bad Bear Campground
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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Redfish Rv Dump Site · 42 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- The Y stop · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 292 designated routes (783 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfork Group Cg | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hayfork Group Campground | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hayfork Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Bad Bear Campground | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Bad Bear Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Ten Mile Campground | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.