Boise National Forest's Yellow Pine Campground sits adjacent to the town cemetery on the edge of Yellow Pine, roughly 0.7 miles from the village center. The sites run alongside a creek and are shaded by a mix of trees, with stone fire rings at many spots. Amenities are minimal: one pit toilet serves the entire campground, and there is no potable water on site. Sites can fill during the annual harmonica festival given the campground's proximity to town. RVs up to 45 feet are accommodated, and pets are permitted. The access road is rough, so drivers should plan accordingly. This campground works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable without running water who want a forested creek-side base close to Yellow Pine.
Description
Overview: The Yellow Pine Campground offers 14 sites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots. Natural Features: The campground sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Salmon River. Wildlife watchers may see deer, elk, bear and moose. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring overhead. Recreation: The campground is near several trailheads into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. Check on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for non-motorized and motorized trails. The area is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for fishing. Berry picking and hunting are popular pastimes in season. Nearby Attractions: The tiny community of Yellow Pine established in 1902 is just north of the campground and offers limited services. The popular Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival is held annually in August.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsYellow Pine Campground is located in Idaho near Yellow Pine
Directions
In Cascade, ID, at the intersection of State Rt. 55 and Warm Lake Rd., take Warm Lake Rd. east 24.3 miles to Yellow Pine sign. Turn left after the sign onto a paved, single-lane road (with turnouts) and go 31 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right onto a gravel road and go 14.9 miles to another intersection with a "Yellow Pine" sign. At the intersection, turn right (to the left is the town of Yellow Pine) and go 0.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Coordinates
44.95408025 N
115.49662036 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo 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)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 18 min from Boise, ID
- 4 hrs 57 min from Lewiston, ID
- 6 hrs 43 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 7 hrs 13 min from Missoula, MT
