USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Big Eddy Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,209 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
- BIG EDDY CAMPGROUND (NFSR 023A) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Horseshoe Bend, Idaho
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 are necessary. This campground is on a first come, first served basis. This is a fee campground. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Please bring cash or check. Extra vehicle fees may apply. This campground only has 4 sites and is a very popular area.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 18° | -4° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 21° | -9° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 27° | 10° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 29° | 19° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 40° | 29° | 80° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 48° | 33° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 58° | 43° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 58° | 48° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 48° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 36° | 18° | 75° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 28° | 4° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 17° | 3° | 50° | 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
- West Mountain (South) Trailhead · 7.4 mi as the crow flies
West Mountain 17 mi Hike · Drive there - Kyaott Trailhead · 7.7 mi as the crow flies
Kyaott 2.7 mi Hike, Kyaott 1.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Sage Hen Nature Trail Trailhead · 8.6 mi as the crow flies
Sagehen Nature Trail 0.5 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 · 2 mi · 1 sites
- Canyon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Swinging Bridge · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 7 sites
- Wellington Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi
- Hollywood Point Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
All public campgrounds in Idaho · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-06. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.