Big Hole
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageBig Hole
Big Hole is a day use site on the South Fork of the Boise River located 6 miles west (down river) from the Big Smoky Gaurd Station area on Road No.227. Popular for it’s swimming hole, the area provides access to fishing, parking and a restroom.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
There is no fee for the usage of this area.
Accessibility
Big Hole is accessible by passenger vehicles, off-highway vehicles and bicycles via Forest Service road #227. There is a small parking area along the road, accessible vault toilet, and a short 40 yard path to the swimming hole.
Scenic drives that pass close
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