Established Camping
Chaparral Campground - Sawtooth National Forest
Chaparral Campground in Sawtooth National Forest is surrounded by rugged terrain with dense forests and mountain views. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, offering varied seasonal experiences. Nearby attractions include the scenic Anderson Ranch Reservoir and the hiking trails of the Boise National Forest.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Sawtooth National Forest
Chaparral Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of 9 units located on the South Fork of the Boise River. Campground amenities include 3 restrooms, a group site and is one of two campgrounds on the District that has a camp host. Canoeing, tubing, and fishing are popular activities. View Video
Fee Info
Fees will be charged from mid-May through October 31st. $6.00 per night fee for single sites, $12.00 per night for double sites.
Campground is open and fees will be charged until October 31st. Nearest potable water is located 9 miles to the east, just outside of Baumgartner Campground gates (to the south) along Forest Road #071. Water will be on until a hard freeze--usually around the end of September or first part of October.
Location
Chaparral Campground - Sawtooth National Forest is located in Idaho
Directions
From Fairfield, go north 18 miles on Forest Road #094 and west 26 miles on Forest Road #227
Coordinates
43.61400098 N
115.20300082 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 10 min from Boise
- 2 hrs 39 min from Twin Falls
- 3 hrs 49 min from Idaho Falls
- 3 hrs 58 min from Pocatello
