Edna Creek Campground

Star4.13
86 reviews
P.O. Box 129, Idaho City, ID, 83631, USA
Featured in:RV Camping Idaho

Real-Time Availability

Select a month, then check for open campsites

April 2026

Sign in to check live availability

Sign In Free

Quick Facts

5,700 ft

Price

$15/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

9 campsites

Season

Open from May 22 to ...

Cell

No Service

Pets

Very Pet Friendly

RV Friendly
Get Directions
Edna Creek Campground
$15.00 - $15.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard non-electric campsite fees are $15 per night during the peak season (May 22 - September 29, 2025). Additional reservation fees of $8 if...
Show more
Standard Site Fee$15.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Get Notified When Available

We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.

Free with account · Checks every 2 minutes

150,000+ sites monitored · Email, SMS, or in-app notifications

Share this campground
Recreation Dot Gov
Provider
208-392-6681mimpson@fs.fed.us
Help improve this page
See something outdated or incorrect? Let us know!

What Campers Say

4.13

Satisfactory

Based on 86 reviews

35 Google reviews

Most mentioned

peacefulwell-maintained

Some mention

noise

"Reviews are mixed, with strong praise for the natural beauty, spacious sites, and recreational opportunities, but criticism for maintenance issues and lack of trash service. Noise complaints and large parties have been reported during peak times."

Read all reviews

Campground Map

P.O. Box 129, Idaho City, ID, 83631, USA

Edna Creek Campground

P.O. Box 129, Idaho City, ID, 83631, USA

Nearby places
Idaho City: 11 miles south
Boise: 56 miles southwest.
Nearby supplies
Closest supplies are located in Idaho City, 17 miles away, offering groceries, camping supplies, and fuel.

Best Time to Camp at Edna Creek Campground

Late summer into early fall, especially late September, offers the best conditions. Days range from 50–70°F with nights dropping to 30–40°F. Wildlife activity increases before winter. Fishing improves as water temperatures cool. The campground stays open through September 29. Summer temperatures reach around 81°F during the day and 54°F at night, with dry conditions and little rain.

Best
Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Summer praised for wildlife, comfortable temps and activities; peak crowds can cause noise.

Planning Tips

  • Peak Season: May 22 - September 29, 2025.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
  • Operating Season: Open from May 22 to September 29.
  • Current Alerts: No active alerts at this time.

About Edna Creek Campground

Edna Creek Campground sits at 5,700 feet in Boise National Forest, 56 miles northeast of Boise along Highway 21. The campground has 9 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Sites accommodate tents and RVs up to approximately 35 feet, though larger rigs may feel cramped. Nightly fees are $15. Highway noise is audible from camp.
Edna Creek Campground primarily caters to tent camping but also accommodates small RVs and pop-up campers. Sites vary in size and can host up to 6 people each.

Best Campsites

Curated by campers, for campers
Reveal picks

Reserving a campsite

Check-in
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
Check-out
Check-out required by 12 PM.
Stay Limit
Maximum stay of 14 consecutive nights during a visit.

Need help booking Edna Creek Campground?

Reservation tips, booking windows, and free cancellation alerts.


Amenities available

Potable water
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Edna Creek Campground offers a variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and winter sports. The nearby Crooked River provides opportunities for whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. Trails in the region cater to hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and off-road vehicle enthusiasts.
Hiking
Fishing
Biking
Wildlife viewing
Winter Activities
Water Sports
Advertisement

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsBurn scar from 2016 Pioneer Fire presents a risk of falling hazard trees. Campers advised not to move firewood to prevent pests.
Active AlertsNo active alerts at this time.
No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

Weather at Edna Creek Campground

Trip Planning Tools

Reviews

From Booking Sources
4.1
86 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Edna Creek Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviews are mixed, with strong praise for the natural beauty, spacious sites, and recreational opportunities, but criticism for maintenance issues and lack of trash service. Noise complaints and large parties have been reported during peak times.
Review Summaries
Based on 86 reviews

What Campers Love

Natural beauty, wildlife viewing, well-maintained trails, proximity to Crooked River, peaceful atmosphere (except noisy weekends). "We love Edna Creek. It's beautiful, mountainous, and the creek...
Show more
Based on 86 reviews

Common Concerns

Maintenance issues (broken bathroom doors), lack of trash service, noisy parties during peak times, overgrown creek areas, and small parking spurs. "Trash service advertised was not available"—Leanne...
Show more
Based on 86 reviews
Outdoorithm Community
0
0 review
1
2
3
4
5

Add your voice to the Outdoorithm community

Been to Edna Creek Campground? Your review helps fellow campers discover what makes this place special—and what to expect.


Last updated April 3, 2026
Advertisement

Nearby Campgrounds

Campgrounds you may also like
Camp Sage

Need help planning your trip?

Ask Camp Sage for personalized camping recommendations


Campgrounds
Boise National Forest
Edna Creek Campground