Bull Trout
Campground · Idaho · 38 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 38
- Bookable sites
- 85 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 23
- Accessible sites
- 6,936 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Bull Trout Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Bull Trout Lake at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The lake offers great fishing and canoeing opportunities. Many trails for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding are in the area. Only equestrian users may reserve equestrian sites.
Recreation
Bull Trout Lake offers excellent canoeing and kayaking opportunities, as the lake is for non-motorized watercraft only. Anglers fish for brook and rainbow trout. A primitive boat ramp is located on the west side of the lake.Martin Lake is nearby, offering canoeing and fishing. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout.
Many miles of trails can be found in the area, including the 11-mile Warm Spring Trail for hikers. The 35-mile Kirkham Ridge Trail is open to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking.
Facilities
This campground contains group, equestrian and single and double campsites, many of which are accessible. The group sites can accommodate up to 50 people each. Equestrian sites each contain a corral and large parking spur. Some sites are on the waterfront and have direct lake access, others have lake views.Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are dirt. A campground host is on-site.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a mixed-growth forest of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine, which offers partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.The facts
- 38 bookable sites
- 23 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 85 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: BUL1, BULL, GROU, HORS
Site types
- 32 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Equestrian Nonelectric
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
38 campsites at Bull Trout
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 017 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 018 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 019 - Double Site | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 85 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 020 - Double Site | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 65 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 021 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 022 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 023 - Double Site | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 024 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 025 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 026 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 027 - Double Site | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 028 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 029 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 65 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 030 - Double Site | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 75 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 031 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 65 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 032 | BUL1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 001 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Lakefront | 26 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | BULL | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | GROU | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 034 | GROU | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 035 - Horse Camp | HORS | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 - Horse Camp | HORS | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 037 - Horse Camp, Double Site | HORS | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 038 - Horse Camp, Double Site | HORS | Equestrian Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 70 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Boise, Idaho, take State Street to Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17/Banks-Lowman Highway to Lowman. Take Highway 21 east to milepost 107. Turn left on Forest Road 520. Proceed on dirt road 2 miles to the campground.
44.29801, -115.25552 · 44°17'52.8"N 115°15'19.9"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 5.7 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 6.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Bull Trout
- Can you reserve a site at Bull Trout?
- Yes, Bull Trout is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bull Trout have?
- 38 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Bull Trout?
- 85 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Bull Trout?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bull Trout.
- Does Bull Trout have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Bull Trout?
- Campfires are allowed at Bull Trout. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Bull Trout
- Trap Creek Campground 8.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cape Horn Winter Rental 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Warm Springs Trailhead (Bull Trout) 0.6 mi · Facility
- Bull Trout Lake Campground & Group sites 0.6 mi · Campground
- Kirkham Ridge Trailhead (Bull Trout) 0.7 mi · Facility
- Bench Creek Campground 1.8 mi · Campground
- Banner Creek Campground 4.3 mi · Campground
- Thatcher Campground 7.3 mi · Campground
- Lola Creek Campground 8.4 mi · Campground
- Fir Creek Campground 9 mi · Campground
- Bluebunch / Bear Valley Trailhead 9.1 mi · Facility
- Beaver Creek Transfer Camp Trailhead 9.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 208-259-3361
- Book Recreation.gov
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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