Baumgartner Campground

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Sawtooth National Forest Fees: $10.00 per night fee for a single unit, $20.00 per night fee for a double unit, and $40.00 per night fee for the group site. Season: 5/18 Status: closed Reservations: Reservations are available through www.recreation.gov Overview Baumgartner Campground is situated alongside the South Fork Boise River, 11 miles from Featherville, Idaho. The area offers excellent fishing, hiking and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Baumgartner Hot Springs is located within the campground, where visitors can enjoy soaking in the pool while admiring the scenic, natural setting. Recreation The campground's main draw is Baumgartner Hot Springs. The 101-degree water is piped into a large concrete soaking pool. The pool is open during daylight hours and is drained and refilled daily. The pool is pressure washed Tuesday mornings and will not open until around noon. The South Fork Boise River provides great fishing for wild and stocked rainbow trout. Younger campers love splashing in the cool mountain waters. An accessible path leads to a bench overlooking the swimming/fishing hole on thenorth end of the campground.… Getting there: Take I-84 to Exit 95. Go east on State Highway 20 to mile marker 127.5. Turn north and follow signs to Featherville. Once at Featherville, head east on Forest Road 227 for 11 miles on dirt road. At Baumgartner Campground sign, turn right and cross the bridge to the campground, on the left hand side. Rules: Pets must be leashed at all times in the campground. All camp fires must be attended. OHVs are not allowed on the roads within the campground. The pool is drained and cleaned at night and no soaps, alcohol or glass are allowed near or in the pool. Swimsuits are required and no pets are allowed around or in the pool. Phone: 208-764-3202 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232354 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: sfrost, jstevens

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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