Fishing and lakeside access draw campers to this forested site in Boise National Forest, where the Sagehen Dam area provides direct proximity to water. The campground runs from mid-May through Labor Day. No pets are allowed. Nearby options include Antelope (Boise National Forest, Id), roughly a mile to the northeast, for those building a multi-stop itinerary through the forest.
Description
Overview: The Sage Hen Picnic Area is accessible for a season that varies usually from mid-May to Labor Day due to snow levels. It is located in a forested basin next to Sage Hen Reservoir. The area has 6 picnic units. All units have tables, grills and fire pits.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBoise National Forest Sagehen Dam Picnic Area is located in Idaho near Ola
Directions
Sagehen Dam Picnic Area is located 45 miles north of Emmett, Idaho. Take State Highway 52 north to the Sweet/Ola Road (12.3 miles). Turn left towards Sweet, drive north to Ola (17 miles), pavement ends at Ola. Take National Forest Road 618 (NF-618) to the junction of NF-626 (10 miles). Take NF-626 to NF-614 (7 miles). Take NF-614 to campground (1.0 mile). The majority of this route is a gravel surface and can be successfully driven with a passenger car during drier weather.
Coordinates
44.32718005 N
116.19613028 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 41 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 18 min from Lewiston, ID
- 5 hrs 10 min from Walla Walla, WA
