Established Camping
Bad Bear Picnic Area
About
National Forest
Boise National Forest
Overview: Bad Bear Picnic Area and Campground are 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. The Picnic area is just across Highway 21 from the Campground. There are picnic tables and a vault toilet. The site is in an open area with shade. Parking spurs are paved. 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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Lots of room to roam
Bad Bear picnic area is a nice day use spot across Highway 21 from the Bad Bear Campground. It is on a creek with a nice picnic area. It's not a big area, maybe 3 tables. Good parking access to the tables.
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Location
Bad Bear Picnic Area is located in Idaho
Directions
From Idaho City, Idaho, travel north along State Highway 21 approximately 10 miles. The Bad Bear Picnic area is on the east side of the road, just across State Highway 21, from the Bad Bear Campground.
Coordinates
43.90042093 N
115.70758036 W