Big Hole is a day use site on the South Fork of the Boise River located 6
miles west (down river) from the Big Smoky Gaurd Station area on Road No.227.
Popular for it's swimming hole, the area provides access to fishing, parking
and a restroom.

<p>Big Hole is a day use site on the South Fork of the Boise River located 6 miles west (down river) from the Big Smoky Gaurd Station area on&nbsp;Road No.227.&nbsp; Popular for it&#39;s swimming hole, the area provides access to fishing, parking and a restroom.</p>

There is no fee for the usage of this area.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Big Hole

Bowns Campground, located 25 miles east of Featherville and 18 miles north of
Fairfield, is a developed campground composed of 10 units along Big Smoky
Creek. Two of the camp sites are double family units. Camping, fishing,
hiking, and picnicking are popular activities. Campground amenities include
picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water (seasonally) and restrooms. Miller
Creek Trail (#087) starts just south of the campground and is open to
motorcycles.

<p>Bowns Campground, located 25 miles east of Featherville and 18 miles north of Fairfield, is a developed campground composed of 10 units along Big Smoky Creek. Two of the camp sites are double family units.  Camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking are popular activities. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water (seasonally) and restrooms. Miller Creek Trail (#087) starts just south of the campground and is open to motorcycles.</p>

Bowns Campground

Canyon Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of 7 single units
and 3 group sites on Big Smoky Creek. Campground amenities include picnic
tables, fire rings, drinking water, restrooms, horse corrals and a stock
loading station. The Big Smoky Trail #072 begins at the north end of the
campground and leads to Skillern Hot Springs. Big Smoky trail is open to non-
motorized travel and motorcycles. Numerous trails split off of the main Big
Smoky Trail, some of them are only open to non-motorized travel. Please be
sure to pick up a Motor Vehicle Use Map from the local Ranger Station.

<p>Canyon Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of 7 single units and&nbsp;3 group sites on Big Smoky Creek. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, restrooms, horse corrals&nbsp;and a stock loading station.&nbsp;The Big Smoky Trail #072 begins at the&nbsp;north end of the campground and&nbsp;leads to Skillern Hot Springs. Big Smoky trail is open to non-motorized travel and motorcycles. Numerous trails split off of the main Big Smoky Trail, some of them are only open to non-motorized travel. Please be sure to&nbsp;pick up&nbsp;a Motor Vehicle Use Map from the local Ranger Station.</p>

Fees will be charged from mid-May through October 31st. $6.00 per night fee
for single sites, $12.00 per night for double sites.

Canyon Transfer Camp

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.  

<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.<br> <br>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. <br> <br>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.<br>  <br>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. <br><strong>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.</strong></p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

River downstream from campground

Swimming and fishing hole located on the river adjacent to the campground

South Fork Boise River

Open dawn to dusk

Baumgartner Campground

Family/Double site

Shelter is located within Site 100

Five Points Campground is a primitive campground composed of 7 units located
near Five Points Creek 17 miles north of Fairfield over Couch Summit. The
newly renovated campground offers restrooms and is close to the popular
Worswick hot springs. Potable water is not available at this campground.

<p>Five Points Campground is a primitive campground composed of&nbsp;7 units located near Five Points Creek&nbsp;17 miles north of Fairfield over Couch Summit. The newly renovated campground offers restrooms and is close to the popular Worswick hot springs. Potable water is not available at this campground.</p>

Five Points Campground

Pioneer Campground, which is situated next to Soldier Mountain Ski Area, is a
developed campground composed of 5 units on Soldier Creek. The campground can
be reserved in its entirety for groups of up to 50 people. The amphitheater
and adjacent picnic area can be used for group events. Campground amenities
include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and a restroom. The South
Fork and North Fork of Soldier Creek trails begin along  Forest Road 093 and
join a major network of trails in the Soldier Mountains.

<p>Pioneer Campground, which is situated next to Soldier Mountain Ski Area, is a developed campground composed of 5 units on Soldier Creek. The campground can be reserved in its entirety for groups of up to 50 people. The amphitheater and adjacent picnic area can be used for group events. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and a restroom. The South Fork and North Fork of Soldier Creek trails begin along &nbsp;Forest Road 093 and join a major network of trails in the Soldier Mountains.</p>

Pioneer Campground

Willow Creek Transfer Camp is composed of 4 large camping units. Campground
amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, a restroom, corrals, mangers and
barrier free stock loading ramps. Campsites and restroom were renovated in
2021-2022. ADA loading ramp and horse facilities are currently under
renovation.  The Willow Creek Trail No. 019 (single track trail) is located on
the north end of the campground and is open motorcycles but closed to ATVs and
UTVs.

<p>Willow Creek Transfer Camp is composed of 4&nbsp;large camping units. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, a restroom, corrals, mangers and barrier free stock loading ramps. Campsites and restroom were renovated in 2021-2022. ADA loading ramp and horse facilities are currently under renovation.&nbsp; The Willow Creek Trail No. 019 (single track trail) is located on the north end of the campground and is open motorcycles but&nbsp;closed to ATVs and UTVs.</p>

This is a no-charge campground, however there is a donation fee tube at the
campground for those who would like to contribute funds.

Willow Creek Transfer Camp

Willow Creek Campground is a small site composed of 6 camping units.
Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and a restroom.
Campground was renovated in 2021 and has a new vault toilet, new site
furniture and a new layout.

<p>Willow Creek Campground is a small site composed of 6&nbsp;camping units. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and a restroom. Campground was renovated in 2021 and has a new vault toilet, new site furniture and a new layout.&nbsp;</p>

Fees will be charged from mid-May through October 31st. $6.00 per night fee.

Willow Creek Campground

Bear Creek Transfer Camp is located 32 miles north of Fairfield.  Travel over
Fleck Summit on Road No. 012.  Once at the summer home area, turn onto Road
No. 079 and continue north past the Methodist Church Camp then turn left on to
Road No. 889 and look for the entrance sign.  The transfer camp offers 6
campsites with picnic tables and fire rings along with corrals and mangers
with loading ramps and stock water available 150 yards to the north at Bear
Creek. There is one vault toilet restroom available.

<p>Bear Creek Transfer Camp is located 32 miles north of Fairfield.&nbsp; Travel&nbsp;over Fleck Summit on Road No. 012.&nbsp; Once at the summer home area, turn onto&nbsp;Road No. 079 and continue north past the Methodist Church Camp then turn left on to Road No. 889 and look for the entrance sign.&nbsp;&nbsp;The transfer camp offers 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings along with corrals and mangers with loading ramps and stock water available 150 yards to the north at Bear Creek. There is one vault toilet restroom available.</p>

Bear Creek Transfer Camp

Bird Creek Campground is a primitive, non-reservation campground composed of 5
units on the South Fork of the Boise River. Tubing and fishing are popular
activities.



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<p>Bird Creek Campground is a primitive, non-reservation campground composed of 5 units on the South Fork of the Boise River.&nbsp;Tubing and fishing are popular activities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><script type="text/javascript"src="https://webplayer.yahooapis.com/player.js"></script><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5441649.wmv">View Video</a></p>

Fees are charged from mid-May through October 31st. $6.00 per night fee.

Bird Creek Campground

Chaparral Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of 7 single
sites and 3 double sites located on the South Fork of the Boise River.
Campground amenities include 3 vault toilet restrooms, picnic tables and fire
rings. Hiking, tubing, and fishing are popular activities.





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<p>Chaparral Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of&nbsp;7 single sites and 3 double sites located on the South Fork of the Boise River. Campground amenities include 3&nbsp;vault toilet&nbsp;restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Hiking, tubing, and fishing are popular activities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><script type="text/javascript"src="https://webplayer.yahooapis.com/player.js"></script><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5441651.wmv">View Video</a></p>

Chaparral Campground

Abbott Campground is a primitive non-reservation campground composed of 7
units located on the South Fork of the Boise River. Campground amenities
include picnic tables, fire rings and restrooms. Tubing, and fishing are
popular activities. There is a footbridge located on the west end of the camp
area that crosses the river and accesses the Abbot Gulch area.

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<p>Abbott Campground is a primitive non-reservation campground composed of 7 units located on the South Fork of the Boise River. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and restrooms. Tubing, and fishing are popular activities. There is a footbridge located on the west end of the camp area that crosses the river and accesses the Abbot Gulch area.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5440513.wmv">View video of area</a></p><script type="text/javascript"src="https://webplayer.yahooapis.com/player.js"></script>

Fees will be charged from mid-May until October 31. $6.00 per night for single
sites, $12.00 per night for double sites.

Abbott Campground

Located 20 miles northwest of Fairfield through Cow Creek Reservoir on Road
No. 055, the campground offers 3 single camping units, and 1 multi-family
unit.  Corrals, mangers and barrier free stock loading ramps are available
along with restrooms.  No water is available.  The trailhead for the North
Fork Lime Creek Trail No. 044 is located at the north end of the campground
and connects with the Virginia Gulch Trail No. 037.

<p>Located 20 miles northwest of Fairfield through Cow Creek Reservoir on Road No. 055, the campground offers 3 single camping units, and 1 multi-family unit.&nbsp; Corrals, mangers and barrier free stock loading ramps are available along with restrooms.&nbsp; No water is available.&nbsp; The trailhead for the North Fork Lime Creek Trail No. 044 is located at the north end of the campground and connects with the Virginia Gulch Trail No. 037.</p>