Baumgartner Campground

102 First Street East
Fairfield, ID 83327

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.

The John Baumgartner Gravesite is a short walk from the hot springs. A 1/4-mile interpretive nature trail begins at the hot springs and meanders up the hill through the forest.

Kelley Creek/Iron Mountain, Virginia Gulch, Willow Creek, Van Gulch and Big Water Trails all begin in the area. Ponderosa Trail Learner's Loop is located approximately 1 mile to the west of the campground and offers beginner level trails for young ATV and off-road motorcycle riders.
ATVs, UTVs and off-road motorcycles cannot be ridden within the campground. You may trailer them in and out of the campground but the trailer must fit within your camping spur.

Facilities

The campground offers single and double-family sites, as well as one quad site and one large group site (Site 100), all with picnic tables, fire rings and utility tables. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the main campground are paved. Site 100 is not paved.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled beneath towering ponderosa pines at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The gentle South Fork Boise River runs along the site, offering beautiful scenery and recreation. A variety of wildlife is commonly seen in and around the campground, including deer and moose.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. Kelley Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent with additional designated dispersed site camping and livestock corrals near Kelley Creek. The historic Iron Mountain Lookout is located to the south of the campground. It is approximately a 12 mile one-way trip along the Kelley Creek trail which is open to vehicles 50" or less in width.

Camp site features

Across 31 camp sites:

Fire pit: 16 of 31 sites
Picnic table: 30 of 31 sites
Pets allowed: all 31 sites
ADA accessible: 30 of 31 sites
Group sites: 2 of 31 sites
Longest RV: 76 ft
Largest party: 100 people

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Jaran D

Loop:Main Access

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Our campsite was occupied when we got there. There was not a sign up saying that it was reserved for us

Carly T

Loop:Loop B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beware of leeches in the river. Everything was okay other than that. Great private campsites. But not being able to enjoy the river was disappointing as the hot springs pool is very warm. Great for an early morning dip but too warm for anything in the afternoon in August. Overall it was a good experience!

JENNIFER B

Loop:Main Access

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We enjoy being near the river and listening to the sounds of the wilderness. The paved campground makes things easier for my husband who is in a wheelchair. The hot pool with the hot springs water is very convenient and easy to access.

Todd H

Loop:Main Access

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We loved our experience this year at Baumgartner! The campground host was constantly checking the facilities to keep them clean and restocked. He was also checking in with us to see how we were doing. Great time!

Dean J

Loop:Main Access

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Reviewed 3 months ago

This is a great campground. Nice clean sites and well taken care of. Each site has its own picnic table and campfire ring, as well as a tent pad. Huge tall trees around most of the sites. Potable water and vault toilet access never far away from any site. Most of the camp sites are in very close proximity to the river and the hot springs are awesome, especially after getting into the freezing river. I have stayed here a number of times and in general, all of the other guests are always nice and respectful of the campground rules and other campers. Great place to take the family. I'll be back.

Peyton J

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Great spot, love the hot spring

Availability

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