Big Roaring River Lake Campground
Big Roaring River Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Idaho.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 43.62062, -115.44370
- Activities
- Auto Touring, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
About Big Roaring River Lake Campground
Overview: Set within the beautiful Trinity Recreation area, the Big Roaring River Lake Campground has12 campsites in a dense lodgepole forest on the river. The Trailhead to the north follows the Upper Roaring River and the Trailhead to the south accesses the William H. Pogue National Recreation Trail and the Lava Mountain Trail. Both trails are open to two-wheeled ATVs, horses, bikes, and people. The Lava Mountain Trail itself passes three lovely lakes on its way south to Lava Mountain. Fishing in the river or in Big Roaring River Lake for rainbow trout. Hand-carry boat launch for canoes and other small craft. Several Campgrounds in there area offer a quiet retreat in a beautiful high alpine landscape. The Trinity Recreation area has a limited season due to late snow melt, but campgrounds they are accessible by car. Natural Features: Campgrounds are located in a dense lodgepole pine forest close to the East Fork Roaring River at an elevation of 7,900 feet. They're nestled among four subalpine lakes: Big Roaring River Lake, Little Roaring River Lake, Big Trinity Lake and Little Trinity Lake. The peaks of the Boise Mountains surround the cabins, and Trinity Mountain, the tallest in the range at 9,700 feet, is just to the south. Snow can make this area inaccessible until early July, but soon afterward, the land is blanketed by colorful summer wildflowers. This area is a haven for elk and deer, but wildlife watchers may also spot an occasional black bear. Recreation:
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Smiley Creek Rv Dump Site · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- The Y stop · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 179 designated routes (433 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Roaring River Lake Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Roaring River Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Little Roaring River Lake Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Big Trinity Lake Campground | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Dog Creek Campground | Private campground | 9.4 mi | — | — |
| Elks Flat Campground | National forest campground | 9.4 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.