Established Camping
Shafer Butte
Shafer Butte, near Mountain Home, Idaho, is a fantastic campground that offers a true escape into nature. With its beautiful mountain views and well-maintained tent sites, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.
The campground features picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for gathering around the fire after a day of exploring. Visitors have noted the scenic hiking trails right off the campground, making it easy to get out and enjoy the stunning surroundings. One camper shared, “This place was amazingly beautiful,” highlighting the breathtaking scenery that awaits you.
If you're looking for activities beyond the campground, Bogus Basin Mountain Resort is just a short drive away. During the summer, you can enjoy scenic chairlift rides, mountain biking, and even live music on weekends. It’s a family-friendly area that offers plenty of fun for everyone.
While the campground is known for its peaceful atmosphere, some campers mentioned it can get busy, especially on weekends. However, the open layout and flat terrain make it easy to keep an eye on the kids while you relax. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Shafer Butte is a great choice for those looking to connect with nature.
Description
Overview
Shafer Butte is located atop the scenic Boise Ridge Mountains, near Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on various trails in the surrounding area, and simply relaxing and taking in the area's beautiful views.
Recreation
Popular activities in the area include hiking and mountain biking, the Mores Mountain Trail begins in the campground. This 2-mile interpretive nature trail is family friendly.
Facilities
Shafer Butte contains single-family tent campsites and two day-use, group picnic areas, all of which are accessible. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings, and many of the overnight campsites have tent pads. The overnight sites are walk-in and are clustered close together, with limited vegetation screening for privacy. Accessible vault restrooms are provided, but there is no electricity. Parking spurs and pathways within the campground are paved, and each site can be accessed via a short walking path from the parking area.
Natural Features
Shafer Butte offers scenic views of Deer Point, Mores Mountain and Shafer Butte summits, as well as the expansive valley below. The campground is situated among Douglas fir and aspen trees, which offer partial shade in most sites. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the area.
Nearby Attractions
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is close by and offers more hiking and biking trails, as well as other summer activities, check out this link for more information http://bogusbasin.org. The Ridge to River trail system is near by as well, check out this link for more information http://www.ridgetorivers.org
Location
Shafer Butte is located in Idaho
Directions
From Boise, Idaho, travel along Bogus Basin Road for approximately 20 miles. The last three miles are on a gravel road. Turn right (east) on the signed gravel road and travel just over a mile to the campground and picnic area.
Address
3080 Industrial Way
Mountain home, ID 83647
Coordinates
43.7830556 N
116.0841667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Edna Creek Campground
1 hr 42 min away
Saddle up Ranch
2 hrs 18 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from Boise
- 3 hrs 25 min from Twin Falls
- 4 hrs 44 min from Pocatello
- 5 hrs 44 min from Lewiston
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
