Dog Creek (Id)

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3080 INDUSTRIAL WAY
MOUNTAIN HOME, ID 83647

Overview

Dog Creek Campground is located on the banks of Dog Creek, at the foot of the Trinity Mountain Range. It is four miles from the town of Pine, in south-central Idaho. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local trails.

Recreation

The South Fork Boise River is less than a quarter-mile away from the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing for rainbow trout. Paradise Hot Springs is nearby.

Green Creek Trail 270, a 4.5-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding, biking and off-road vehicles, begins a mile from the site. Cross Cut Trail 172 begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles.

Facilities

This quiet campground sits off the main road. It offers two small group campsites that can accommodate up to 15 people each. Eleven single-family campsites are available as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest, at an elevation of 4,600 feet. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and deer and hummingbirds frequent the area.

Nearby Attractions

Baumgartner Hot Springs is approximately 16 miles away with a soaking pool and nature trail. Kelly Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent to Baumgartner, with several more trail opportunities.

Camp site features

Across 13 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 13 sites
  • Picnic table: all 13 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 13 sites
  • Group sites: 2 of 13 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 15 people

Directions

From Mountain Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 35 miles, to the turnoff for Pine/Featherville (Forest Highway 61). Travel north on Highway 61 for 23 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

77 reviews
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Laura H
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Reviewed a month ago
We had an amazing time at Dog Creek Campground. To make things even better, we were the only ones at that location given the time of year, and closing of the camp by the end of that week. The camp ground maintenace crew, led by Grace and her team mate were exceptional and the place was spotless, just like a military barracks to include spit shined outhouse floors. We could not have asked for a better experience in trying out our new Winnebago, GL Van. The site (5) backed up to a running creek and had plenty of room for us to navigate without having to be right up against some potential neighbors. The area itself is peaceful, quiet, and a great place simply to meditate and explore some of the local trails. So if you are looking for tons of excitement and endless entertainment, I would suggest going elsewhere; however if you are looking for a quiet place to recharge and simply relax. This is it. Also we did take our starlink mini out and it performed pretty well, despite the tree cover; at least we could text and get emails, and watch utube leveraging their buffering capability. I would have gone totally unteathered; however, still doing some consulting work, post retirement, so this came in handy and allowed me to work in a very beautiful remote environment.
Nancy L
Loop:Fam
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Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful location in the Ponderosa pines with space between campsites. Well maintained toilets. Near Trinity Hot Springs.
John S
Loop:Fam
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Reviewed 2 months ago
We always enjoy Dog Creek in the fall, after school is back in session. It's quiet and relaxing.
Dianna U
Loop:Fam
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Reviewed 2 months ago
My favorite campground. Easy access for tent campers and smaller vehicles. Quiet during the week. Saw deer come thru the campground and had nightly camp visitor come looking for food (skunk). She was not disturbed by us at all. Cleaned up our dog food that had been left on the ground. Loved watching the chipmunks coming into camp daily as well.
Addison W
Loop:Fam
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Beautiful area with creaks, lakes, rivers, and forest all around! Do plan ahead of having no service through the whole town
Jill M
Loop:Fam
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Bathrooms were clean. Camp host does a great job.
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Peak season

May 15, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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May 15, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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