§ 02 — 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.
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.
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.
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
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§ 05 — SIGNAL
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§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
RV Information
Up to 40 ft
Maximum RV Length
6 sites with electric
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
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Nearby Trails
§ 01 — VITALS
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Tod
80°F
Sunny
9 to 14 mph W
Wed
74°F
Sunny
5 to 12 mph NW
Thu
78°F
Sunny
2 to 8 mph NNW
Jun
83°F
Mostly Sunny
2 to 10 mph E
Sat
76°F
Partly Sunny
5 to 14 mph W
Sun
74°F
Sunny
3 to 13 mph WNW
Mon
77°F
Sunny
5 to 12 mph NNW
