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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official operating season for this federal campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- 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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