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Edna Creek Campground

Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Idaho City, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$40 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (46 reviews)

Season: May through October

Edna Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Historic Idaho City is just 18 miles south. This campground contains 11 sites.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

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

Scenic Ponderosa Pine forest campground 56 miles northeast of Boise with 11 sites, fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Google reviewers praise its cleanliness, accessibility, and proximity to outdoor activities like fishing and hiking.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves present in area; also American red squirrels, ground squirrels, red-tailed hawks, and various songbirds

Insider tips for Edna Creek Campground: Book early — it's a popular federal campground Highway 21 traffic noise is expected; sites closer to FS-384 may be quieter Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available Water pump and two vault toilets provided for all 11 sites

Skip Edna Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups. You prefer flat campsites with level terrain. You're sensitive to highway traffic noise. You plan to visit November through April.

Best time to visit Edna Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Bad Bear Campground (Idaho City, ID), Ten Mile Campground (Idaho City, ID), Beaver Creek Cabin (Id) (IDAHO CITY, ID), Black Rock (IDAHO CITY, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Edna Creek Campground

Cell signal at Edna Creek Campground (Idaho City, 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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    Idaho City, ID, ID★ 4.2 (46 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Edna Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Historic Idaho City is just 18 miles south. This campground contains 11 sites.

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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 RV52 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites11 sites
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    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✕ You prefer flat campsites with level terrain✕ You're sensitive to highway traffic noise✕ You plan to visit November through April

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    it's a popular federal campground

    Highway 21 traffic noise is expected; sites closer to FS-384 may be quieter

    Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available

    Water pump and two vault toilets provided for all 11 sites

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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 present in area; also American red squirrels, ground squirrels, red-tailed hawks, and various songbirds

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    208-392-6681· Boise National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Idaho City, drive north on Hwy 21 for about 18.5 miles. Edna Creekk Campground will be on the right, at the start of the FS-384 road. It’s at milepost 56.8.

    Campground entrance

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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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Edna Creek Campground cost per night?+
    Edna Creek Campground costs $20–$40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Edna Creek Campground open?+
    Edna Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Edna Creek Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Edna Creek Campground?+
    Edna Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 52 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Edna Creek Campground?+
    Edna Creek Campground 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 Edna Creek Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Edna Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Edna Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Edna Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Boise National Forest Alerts and NoticesIdaho City Ranger District Information
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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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    $20 /night★ 4.2 (46)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Bad Bear Campground

    Idaho City, ID

    From $20/night

    Ten Mile Campground

    Idaho City, ID

    From $20/night

    Beaver Creek Cabin (Id)

    IDAHO CITY, ID

    From $80/night

    Black Rock

    IDAHO CITY, ID

    From $20/night

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