Can you reserve a site at Buena Vista Trailhead?

No. Buena Vista Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Buena Vista Trailhead

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

3,903 ft
Elevation

The Buena Vista Trailhead includes a restroom and visitor information. It serves Buena Vista (#262) and Charcoal Gulch (#263) trails. Located near Idaho City Ranger Station, adjacent to the Idaho City airstrip.

Getting there

43.82678, -115.84112 · 43°49'36.4"N 115°50'28.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	41	48	56	66	75	87	86	77	62	44	35
Low °F	14	16	22	28	35	40	46	44	36	28	21	14
Precip in	3.2	1.9	2.3	1.6	2.1	1.1	0.3	0.4	0.8	1.5	2.4	3.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 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 Buena Vista Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Buena Vista Trailhead?: No. Buena Vista Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Buena Vista Trailhead

Grayback 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ten Mile Campground 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hayfork Group CG 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Edna Creek Campground 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bad Bear Campground 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shafer Butte 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Black Rock 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Grayback Campground and Group sites - reserve 1.9 mi · Campground
Bald Mountain Campground 7.4 mi · Campground
Bad Bear Campground 8.4 mi · Campground
Hayfork Campground (Group Only) 9.1 mi · Campground
William H. Pogue National Recreation Trailhead 12.8 mi · Facility

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

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