Established Camping
Power Plant
Power Plant camping area near Boise, Idaho, features flat terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Boise National Forest and Lucky Peak State Park.
Description
Overview: Power Plant Campground is near Atlanta, Idaho. There are 24 campsites located near the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Boise River. A trailhead offers access to the Sawtooth Wilderness, heading northeast into a lake-filled basin. The historic mining town of Atlanta is just south of the campground. Good fishing in the river for rainbow trout and whitefish.
Location
Power Plant is located in Idaho
Directions
From Lowman, ID, take State Rt. 21 south 15.5 miles to Crooked River and Edna Creek campground signs (Forest Rt. 384). Turn left onto Rt. 384 and go 6.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right, staying on Rt. 384, and go 7.6 miles to an intersection (Forest Rt. 327). Turn left onto Rt. 327, following signs to Atlanta, and go 13.1 miles to another intersection. Continue straight and go 9.9 miles to another "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 268). Bear right onto Rt. 268 and go 5.4 miles through Atlanta, ID to Power Plant Recreation Area sign. Bear left and go 1.1 miles to campground.
Coordinates
43.81500072 N
115.10400082 W
Detours Nearby
Perkins Lake Dispersed Camping
3 hrs 55 min away
Alturas Inlet Campground
4 hrs 12 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 18 min from Boise
- 3 hrs 40 min from Twin Falls
- 4 hrs 50 min from Idaho Falls
- 4 hrs 59 min from Pocatello
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
