Ten Mile Campground
Federal campground in Boise National Forest
Location: Idaho City, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (54 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ten Mile is small campground, a quick 48 mile drive from Boise, Idaho, along State Highway 21 on the Idaho City Ranger District of the Boise National Forest. The campground is about 10 miles past the Historic Idaho City and is split into two sections (Upper and Lower) by the highway. This area is known for its beautiful old forest of Ponderosa Pine.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Small, scenic campground in Boise National Forest known for beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest and wildflowers. Mores Creek runs alongside with swimming pools and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves present in area; also red-tailed hawks, ground squirrels, and chipmunks
Insider tips for Ten Mile Campground: Book early—federal campground fills up quickly Campground split into Upper and Lower sections on either side of Highway 21; check which side your site is on No showers available; plan for vault toilet facilities only Most campsites have shade and creek access or proximity
Skip Ten Mile Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require shower facilities. You plan to visit outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Ten Mile Campground: July-August — Wildflowers abundant in summer months; Mores Creek pools ideal for cooling off on hot days.
Nearby campgrounds: Bad Bear Campground (Idaho City, ID), Beaver Creek Cabin (Id) (IDAHO CITY, ID), Black Rock (IDAHO CITY, ID), Grayback (IDAHO CITY, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ten Mile Campground
Cell signal at Ten Mile 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.
Ten Mile is small campground, a quick 48 mile drive from Boise, Idaho, along State Highway 21 on the Idaho City Ranger District of the Boise National Forest. The campground is about 10 miles past the Historic Idaho City and is split into two sections (Upper and Lower) by the highway. This area is known for its beautiful old forest of Ponderosa Pine.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up quickly
Campground split into Upper and Lower sections on either side of Highway 21; check which side your site is on
No showers available; plan for vault toilet facilities only
Most campsites have shade and creek access or proximity
Wildflowers abundant in summer months; Mores Creek pools ideal for cooling off on hot days
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 Idaho City travel State Highway 21 north for about 10 miles to the campground. There are signed entrances on the left and right sides of the road, as this campground is divided on either side of the highway.
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#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.
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