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.

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EMMETT, ID, ID★ 2.9 (32 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites3 sites
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—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.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data.

Best: Early summer

Avoid peak mosquito season later in summer based on camper reports of severe mosquito activity.

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 Wolf, Mule Deer, Red Fox, Northern Shrike, Western Bluebird, Swainson's Thrush, and Warbling Vireo documented in the area.

Location

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541-351-1182· Boise National Forest
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.

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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Sagehen Creek cost per night?+
Sagehen Creek costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Sagehen Creek open?+
Sagehen Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sagehen Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Sagehen Creek?+
Sagehen Creek can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Sagehen Creek?+
Sagehen Creek 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 Sagehen Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sagehen Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sagehen Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Sagehen Creek 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
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★ 2.9 (32)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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