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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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

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208-392-6681· Boise National Forest
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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Community

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

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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