Boundary (Id)

Federal campground in Sawtooth National Forest

Location: Hailey, ID, ID

Price: From $10 per night

Price range: $10–$20 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boundary-id to be notified when sites open up.

Ultra-affordable at $10/night with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. First-come, first-served basis allows spontaneous camping trips.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Mountain Lion present in area; also Columbian Ground Squirrel, Red Crossbill, Great Horned Owl, Brewer's Blackbird, and House Finch.

Insider tips for Boundary (Id): Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 2 tent sites Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment Book early during peak season despite first-come, first-served policy due to limited availability

Skip Boundary (Id) if: Expecting hookups - none are available. Visiting outside May through October - seasonal operations only. Need more than 2 sites - only 2 tent sites total.

Best time to visit Boundary (Id): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: North Fork (Id) (Ketchum, ID), Murdock Campground (Hailey, ID), Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) (Ketchum, ID), Caribou Campground (Hailey, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Boundary (Id)

Cell signal at Boundary (Id) (Hailey, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

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.

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Hailey, ID, ID★ 5 (3 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Expecting hookups - none are available✕ Visiting outside May through October - seasonal operations only✕ Need more than 2 sites - only 2 tent sites total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 2 tent sites

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment

Book early during peak season despite first-come, first-served policy due to limited availability

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear and Mountain Lion present in area; also Columbian Ground Squirrel, Red Crossbill, Great Horned Owl, Brewer's Blackbird, and House Finch.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Sawtooth National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Boundary (Id) cost per night?+
Boundary (Id) costs $10–$20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Boundary (Id) open?+
Boundary (Id) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Boundary (Id) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Boundary (Id)?+
Boundary (Id) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Boundary (Id)?+
Boundary (Id) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Boundary (Id)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Boundary (Id) is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Boundary (Id) open, and what are check-in times?+
Boundary (Id) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 5 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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