Fishing enthusiasts will find Edna Creek Campground positioned at 5,000 feet elevation in the Boise National Forest, about 20 minutes northeast of Idaho City via a steep, winding road for the final 10 miles. The US Forest Service manages this established campground with hookups available and pets allowed. Sites accommodate medium-sized families and include picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern poles.
A creek runs near campsites, providing water access for fishing activities. The campground features pit toilets and a dumpster during operating season, with free camping available in the off-season. The high elevation means cool nights even during summer months. For additional options, campers can explore campgrounds just outside Idaho City or visit Ten Mile Campground located nearby.
Description
Overview
Edna Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Historic Idaho City is just 18 miles south. This campground contains 11 sites. Picnic tables, utility tables, and fire rings are provided, along with two vault toilets and a water pump. The site is in an open area with shade. Parking spurs are graveled. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.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.
Recreation
There are numerous opportunities to go hiking, biking, horseback riding and ride off-road vehicles within a short car ride away. In the winter the area is a playgound for winter sports including cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Facilities
Single sites have one picnic table, one fire ring, one utility table, and one tent pad. Double sites have two picnic tables, one tent pad, one fire ring, and two utility tables. There are two vault toilets and one hand water pump on-site. No trash service: pack-in, pack-out.
Natural Features
There is a small creek that runs adjacent to the campground and Crooked River runs near the site, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. The campground is in the burn scar from the 2016 Pioneer Fire, so the surrounding landscape has many burned and downed trees. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 373-4100.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundEdna Creek Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Idaho City, drive north on Hwy 21 for about 18.5 miles. Edna Creekk Campground will be on the right, at the start of the FS-384 road. Its at milepost 56.8.
Address
P.O. Box 129
Idaho city, ID 83631
Coordinates
43.9086111 N
115.6963889 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 56 min from Boise, ID
- 2 hrs 30 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 49 min from Pocatello, ID
- 5 hrs 10 min from Lewiston, ID
