## Overview

 Bad Bear Campground is located 48 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa pine forest 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. 
## Recreation

 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.
## Facilities

 This campground contains 6 sites that can accommodate up to 6 people each. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided. The site is in an open area with shade. 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. 
## Nearby Attractions

Boise National Forest Bad Bear Campground

This is a large camping and day use area.  Most of the campsites are across Highway 21 (not on the river side).  There is a picnic area/day use area on the river side with its own restroom, so you don't have to cross the road back to camp if you need one.  The campsites are spacious with lots of room to park.  It is right on Highway 21 so there is a little road noise.  That said, there is not a lot of traffic so it's not really a big deal.