Baumgartner Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 76 ft
- Sites
- 31
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 29
- Driveway grade
- Slight
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 7
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Baumgartner Campground
Baumgartner Campground is a group, fee, reservation campground composed of 39 camping units on the South Fork of the Boise River. It is one of two campgrounds on the District that has a campground host. There are 6 double family units, for up to 16 people each, and 1 multi-family group unit that can be reserved for up to 32 campers. Swimming, fishing, and picnicking are popular activities. An extensive trail system for OHV and motorcycles can be accessed from this campground, however OHVs are not allowed on the roads within the campground. An interpretive nature trail offers history on the geologic attractions in the area. The Hot Pool, located within the campground is a toasty 111 degrees Fahrenheit and is open daily from dawn until dusk. The pool is drained nightly. Soaps, alcohol and glass are not allowed near or in the pool. Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool. View Video
Before you go
Season
5/18
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$10.00 per night fee for a single unit, $20.00 per night fee for a double unit, and $40.00 per night fee for the group site.
Hours
Standard operating times are May - September, and can be seasonally contingent. The campground is currently open for the 2021 season.
Restrictions
Pets must be leashed at all times in the campground. All camp fires must be attended. OHVs are not allowed on the roads within the campground. The pool is drained and cleaned at night and no soaps, alcohol or glass are allowed near or in the pool. Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool.
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