USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Canyon Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,878 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CANYON CAMPGROUND (NFSR 023C) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
The imagery of the campground. Press and hold the map to drop your own pins and notes; the operator publishes no site points here. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Pack out what you pack in. Open season: Mid May- End of September. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
No reservations necessary. This campground is on a first come, first serve basis. This is a fee campground with 6 sites. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Please bring cash or check. Extra vehicle fees may apply.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 19° | -3° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 22° | -8° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 28° | 11° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 30° | 20° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 41° | 30° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 49° | 35° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 60° | 44° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 59° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 49° | 41° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 37° | 19° | 77° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 30° | 5° | 64° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 18° | 4° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Kyaott Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies
Kyaott 2.7 mi Hike, Kyaott 1.8 mi Hike · Drive there - West Mountain (South) Trailhead · 9.5 mi as the crow flies
West Mountain 17 mi Hike · Drive there
All 494 trails in Boise National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF (ID) · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 1 sites
- Swinging Bridge · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 7 sites
- Big Eddy Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Wellington Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 8 mi
- Tie Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
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