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

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

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.

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Idaho City, ID, ID★ 4.1 (54 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV71 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
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—none available, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You require shower facilities✕ You plan to visit outside May-October season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: July-August

Wildflowers abundant in summer months; Mores Creek pools ideal for cooling off on hot days

Things to do nearby

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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 red-tailed hawks, ground squirrels, and chipmunks

Location

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208-392-6681· Boise National Forest
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.

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

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How much does Ten Mile Campground cost per night?+
Ten Mile Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Ten Mile Campground open?+
Ten Mile Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ten Mile Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Ten Mile Campground?+
Ten Mile Campground can accommodate RVs up to 71 feet.
How do I make reservations at Ten Mile Campground?+
Ten Mile 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 Ten Mile Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ten Mile Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ten Mile Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Ten Mile Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Ten Mile Campground VideoIdaho City Ranger District InformationBoise National Forest Alerts and Notices
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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
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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★ 4.1 (54)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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