Sagehen Creek
Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: EMMETT, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 2.9 out of 5 (32 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sagehen Creek Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4997 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, exploring Joe’s Creek Trail, as well as utilizing the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail. The campground contains several single-family sites, a few of which are accessible, all with picnic tables and campfire rings.
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/sagehen-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Sagehen Creek offers scenic reservoir access with excellent boating, fishing, and recreation opportunities including Joe's Creek Trail and the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail. Google reviewers gave it 4.1/5 stars, with campers praising the wonderful setting and clear road conditions.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Mule Deer, Red Fox, Northern Shrike, Western Bluebird, Swainson's Thrush, and Warbling Vireo documented in the area.
Insider tips for Sagehen Creek: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 9 sites. 15 mph speed limit enforced on reservoir. Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available. Firewood available for purchase on-site.
Skip Sagehen Creek if: You need RV hookups—none are available.. You cannot tolerate mosquitoes—severe activity reported by campers despite repellent use.. You need gated access assurance—access issues reported on Forest Service roads..
Best time to visit Sagehen Creek: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.. Early summer — Avoid peak mosquito season later in summer based on camper reports of severe mosquito activity..
Nearby campgrounds: Eastside (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 Sagehen Creek
Cell signal at Sagehen Creek (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.
Sagehen Creek Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4997 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, exploring Joe’s Creek Trail, as well as utilizing the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail. The campground contains several single-family sites, a few of which are accessible, all with picnic tables and campfire rings.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 9 sites.
15 mph speed limit enforced on reservoir.
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available.
Firewood available for purchase on-site.
Official operating season per verified data.
Avoid peak mosquito season later in summer based on camper reports of severe mosquito activity.
Things to do nearby
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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 FS Rd 618, 18 miles to Sagehen Reservoir (FS Road 626). Turn right and continue on FS Rd 626 for 7 miles. Take a left on FS Rd 614 and travel about 2 miles to Sage Hen Reservoir. Sagehen 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.
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