Antelope (Boise National Forest, ID)

EMMETT RANGER DISTRICT, 1857 HIGHWAY 16, SUITE A
EMMETT, ID 83617

Overview

Antelope Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 5031 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.

Recreation

Sagehen Reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground.The speed limit on the reservoir is 15 mph.

Hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails are abundant in the area. The non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail, a 4-mile loop around the lake, offers great fishing spots, beautiful viewpoints and abundant wildlife watching opportunities.

The Sagehen and KYAOTT ATV Trail Systems can be accessed near the reservoir, offering more than 35 miles of trails for off-road vehicles and motorcycles, but hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders can enjoy these trails as well.

Facilities

The campground offers a large, tent-only group site that can accommodate up to 30 people, with several picnic tables, a grill and campfire ring. Numerous single-family sites also available, equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings.

Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Roads and some parking spurs throughout the campground are paved; other spurs are gravel. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a forest of towering Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir and grand fir. Most sites have plentiful shade and some have partial lake views. Summer temperatures range from 80-90 degrees during the day with crisp, cool nights.

A variety of berries and mushrooms can be found throughout the area. Local wildlife includes deer, elk, black bear, goshawk, woodpeckers and boreal owls.

Camp site features

Across 14 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 14 sites
Group sites: 1 of 14 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 30 people

Directions

From Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, take State Highway 52 for 9 miles, then turn right on Sweet/Ola Highway and travel 16 miles to Ola. From Ola, continue 10 miles northeast on FS Rd 618, then make a right on FS Rd 626 and follow it for 7 miles. Make a left on FS Rd 614 and travel about 2 miles to Sage Hen Reservoir. Antelope Campground is on the north end of the reservoir.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Amy B

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Reviewed a year ago

It was a nice and relaxing. We did not realize how low the reservoir gets in September so we had to figure out another system for launching our kayaks, and it all worked out.

WIliam L

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Reviewed a year ago

Camp host Charles and his wife were friendly and professional. The campground was clean.

Jacqueline G

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Reviewed a year ago

Lovely, clean, peaceful site, off the beaten track. Walk around lake took about 2 hrs avoiding cattle and cow pats! Beautiful lake with sandy shores. All sites were good sized, large and private

Marty A

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Reviewed a year ago

Well worth the drive, 1+hr on Forest Roads. Camp host Linda was amazing and helpful! Flat, spacious spots, #8 has a path leading to the lake. Great fishing, swimmable, homes nearby. Really loved the remoteness of this gem!

Lorena H

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Reviewed a year ago

Camp host was gracious and friendly. Excellent campground.

mykeah k

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Reviewed a year ago

We loved camping here! We are a party of 8, and TBH, this site was maybe a bit too large for us. But we went with it! We felt like we have privacy, we had vault toilets nearby, it was walking distance to the lake, and had shade across the site throughout the day. There were several picnic tables at our particular spot, which made it really easy to "live" here for the week. There were also 2 metal fire pits and one raised grated grill. We only used one firepit, but if there were a lot of people camping here, you could have multiple fires going. We didn't really do any hiking, but instead spent our day paddleboarding on the reservoir. There isn't a ton of "beach" or chill area around where we were, so did mostly stay in the water or at our site. Although we didn't experience a lot of mosquitos, there were quite a few flies, so consider that when planning. Make sure to plan to bring enough supplies for your entire stay, as the nearest town in not close, and the roads getting to the site are both dirt/gravel and not the best to drive on.

Availability

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