Bad Medicine Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kaniksu National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,325 ft
Elevation

The Bad Medicine Campground is located 25 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56, at the south end of Bull Lake.The campground has 18 sites including one host site, with tables and fire rings, most offering an average length of 32'. Campground roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets and a fully developed boat ramp with dock. There are 6 picnic sites with tables and fire rings near the boat ramp for day use only. A security gate is closed at 10:00 pm and opened at 07:00 am daily be the camphost.

Getting there

48.15434, -115.86945 · 48°9'15.6"N 115°52'10.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F333847576773828271554032
Low °F232327323945474640342923
Precip in4.52.93.32.72.83.01.10.91.63.14.14.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bad Medicine Campground

Can you reserve a site at Bad Medicine Campground?
No. Bad Medicine Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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