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
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
Detours Nearby
Chemeketan Campground
3 hrs 13 min away
Alturas Inlet Campground
3 hrs 25 min away
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
