Eastside

Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: EMMETT, ID, ID

Price: From $130 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Eastside Campground is located on the shores of scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4,956 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail. The campground is made up of several single sites or serves as one reservable, accessible group site that can accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

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

Eastside Campground sits on scenic Sagehen Reservoir at 4,956 feet elevation with excellent boating, fishing, and trail access. Google reviewers consistently praise it as clean, quiet, and well-maintained with a 4.2/5 rating from 81 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, mule deer, red foxes, northern shrikes, western bluebirds, swainson's thrushes, and warbling vireos documented within 8km

Insider tips for Eastside: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Maximum 10-day stay limit Bring your own water and waste facilities as there are no hookups; suitable for self-contained RVs only 15 mph speed limit enforced on Sagehen Reservoir

Skip Eastside if: You need RV hookups (water, sewer, electric). You want to camp outside May-October seasonal window. You plan to stay longer than 10 consecutive days.

Best time to visit Eastside: May-October — Official operating season for this federal campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Sagehen Creek (EMMETT, ID), Antelope (Boise National Forest, Id) (EMMETT , ID), Third Fork Cabin (Ola, ID), Cold Springs Campground - Boise Nf (Id) (EMMETT, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Eastside

Cell signal at Eastside (EMMETT, 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.

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EMMETT, ID, ID★ 4.5 (2 reviews)From $130/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Eastside Campground is located on the shores of scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4,956 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail. The campground is made up of several single sites or serves as one reservable, accessible group site that can accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles.

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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
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp HostFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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:✕ You need RV hookups (water, sewer, electric)✕ You want to camp outside May-October seasonal window✕ You plan to stay longer than 10 consecutive days

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Maximum 10-day stay limit

Bring your own water and waste facilities as there are no hookups; suitable for self-contained RVs only

15 mph speed limit enforced on Sagehen Reservoir

Best: May-October

Official operating season for this federal campground

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gray wolves, mule deer, red foxes, northern shrikes, western bluebirds, swainson's thrushes, and warbling vireos documented within 8km

Location

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Getting there →

From Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, take Highway 52 for 9 miles west to the junction with the Sweet/Ola Highway. Turn north and travel 16 miles to Ola, Idaho. Travel north through Ola and follow 10 miles northeast on FS Rd 618, then make a right on FS Rd 626 and follow it for 7 miles. Make a left of FS Rd 614 and travel about 2 miles to Sage Hen Reservoir. Eastside Campground is on the east side of the reservoir.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Eastside cost per night?+
Eastside costs $130 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Eastside open?+
Eastside is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Eastside have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Eastside?+
Eastside can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Eastside?+
Eastside 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 Eastside?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Eastside is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Eastside open, and what are check-in times?+
Eastside is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
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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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$130 /night★ 4.5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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