Baumgartner Campground
Sawtooth National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: FAIRFIELD, ID, ID
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$100 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (69 reviews)
Season: May through October
Baumgartner Campground is situated alongside the South Fork Boise River, 11 miles from Featherville, Idaho. The area offers excellent fishing, hiking and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Baumgartner Hot Springs is located within the campground, where visitors can enjoy soaking in the pool while admiring the scenic, natural setting.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Baumgartner Hot Springs with 101-degree soaking pool is the main draw, located right in the campground alongside the South Fork Boise River. Excellent fishing, hiking, and off-road vehicle opportunities in the surrounding area.
Wildlife alert: Gopher snakes and garter snakes present in the area. American badgers have been observed—keep distance and secure food.
Insider tips for Baumgartner Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 31 sites Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites despite RV accommodations Access requires 11 miles of dirt road on Forest Road 227 from Featherville—high-clearance or off-road vehicle recommended
Skip Baumgartner Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer) — none available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally. You cannot handle rough dirt road access for 11 miles to reach the campground.
Best time to visit Baumgartner Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Elks Flat Campground (MOUNTAIN HOME, ID), Dog Creek (Id) (MOUNTAIN HOME, ID), Atlanta Cabin (IDAHO CITY, ID), Big Trinity Cabin (MOUNTAIN HOME, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Baumgartner Campground
Cell signal at Baumgartner Campground (FAIRFIELD, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Baumgartner Campground is situated alongside the South Fork Boise River, 11 miles from Featherville, Idaho. The area offers excellent fishing, hiking and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Baumgartner Hot Springs is located within the campground, where visitors can enjoy soaking in the pool while admiring the scenic, natural setting.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 31 sites
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites despite RV accommodations
Access requires 11 miles of dirt road on Forest Road 227 from Featherville
high-clearance or off-road vehicle recommended
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take I-84 to Exit 95. Go east on State Highway 20 to mile marker 127.5. Turn north and follow signs to Featherville. Once at Featherville, head east on Forest Road 227 for 11 miles on dirt road. At Baumgartner Campground sign, turn right and cross the bridge to the campground, on the left hand side.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sawtooth National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sawtooth National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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