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BAUMGARTNER CAMPGROUND

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The 10 most popular campsites at BAUMGARTNER CAMPGROUND

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (May–Jul). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 036

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 31

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 035

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 31

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 006

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 31

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 028

Standout

Ranked #4 of 31

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 038-039

Standout

Ranked #5 of 31

STANDARD · Sleeps 16 · Waterfront

Site 004

Standout

Ranked #6 of 31

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 001

Standout

Ranked #7 of 31

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 011

Standout

Ranked #8 of 31

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 022-025

Standout

Ranked #9 of 31

Group Standard · Sleeps 32 · Waterfront

Site 020-021

Standout

Ranked #10 of 31

STANDARD · Sleeps 16 · Waterfront

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About this park

The campground is nestled beneath towering ponderosa pines at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The gentle South Fork Boise River runs along the site, offering beautiful scenery and recreation. A variety of wildlife is commonly seen in and around the campground, including deer and moose.

Recreation
The campground's main draw is Baumgartner Hot Springs. The 101-degree water is piped into a large concrete soaking pool. The pool is open during daylight hours and is drained and refilled daily. The pool is pressure washed Tuesday mornings and will not open until around noon. The South Fork Boise River provides great fishing for wild and stocked rainbow trout. Younger campers love splashing in the cool mountain waters. An accessible path leads to a bench overlooking the swimming/fishing hole on thenorth end of the campground. The John Baumgartner Gravesite is a short walk from the hot springs. A 1/4-mile interpretive nature trail begins at the hot springs and meanders up the hill through the forest. Kelley Creek/Iron Mountain, Virginia Gulch, Willow Creek, Van Gulch and Big Water Trails all begin in the area. Ponderosa Trail Learner's Loop is located approximately 1 mile to the west of the campground and offers beginner level trails for young ATV and off-road motorcycle riders. ATVs, UTVs and off-road motorcycles cannot be ridden within the campground. You may trailer them in and out of the campground but the trailer must fit within your camping spur.

Nearby
Numerous hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. Kelley Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent with additional designated dispersed site camping and livestock corrals near Kelley Creek. The historic Iron Mountain Lookout is located to the south of the campground. It is approximately a 12 mile one-way trip along the Kelley Creek trail which is open to vehicles 50" or less in width.