Baumgartner Campground

Sawtooth National Forest

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.

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.

Need to Know

• ATVs, UTVs, Off-Highway Vehicles, and off-highway motorcycles cannot be ridden in the campground. You may trailer them in and out, but trailers must fit within camp spur.

• Idaho Off-road Vehicle Safety Message
• No electricity, water or sewer site hookups at this campground
• No livestock permitted

• Live music and sound systems not permitted

• Alcohol, glass, soap and shampoo are prohibited in the pool area; swimsuits are required

• Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
• Pets are not allowed in the pool area

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.

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.

Contact Information

Mailing

PO BOX 189 FAIRFIELD ID 83327

Physical

102 First Street East Fairfield ID 83327

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 208-764-3202

Rental Options

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Driving 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.

Available Campsites

• Site 026, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 100, Loop BAUMGARTNER CAMPGROUND, Type Group Rv Area Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016-017, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022-025, Loop Loop B, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014-015, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038-039, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032-033, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018-019, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020-021, Loop Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop Main Access, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric

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