Campground · Idaho ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Kaniksu National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
48.15434, -115.86945 · 48°9'15.6"N 115°52'10.0"W
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 38 | 47 | 57 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 82 | 71 | 55 | 40 | 32 |
| Low °F | 23 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 39 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 40 | 34 | 29 | 23 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
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.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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