Can you reserve a site at Dog Creek (Id)?

Yes, Dog Creek (Id) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Dog Creek (Id)?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Dog Creek (Id)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dog Creek (Id).

Are campfires allowed at Dog Creek (Id)?

Campfires are allowed at Dog Creek (Id). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Dog Creek (Id), Idaho — 13 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Dog Creek Campground is located on the banks of Dog Creek, at the foot of the Trinity Mountain Range. It is four miles from the town of Pine, in south-central Idaho. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and exploring local trails.

Recreation

The South Fork Boise River is less than a quarter-mile away from the campground, offering rafting, swimming and fishing for rainbow trout. Paradise Hot Springs is nearby.

Green Creek Trail 270, a 4.5-mile trail for hiking, horseback riding, biking and off-road vehicles, begins a mile from the site. Cross Cut Trail 172 begins close by and is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles.

Facilities

This quiet campground sits off the main road. It offers two small group campsites that can accommodate up to 15 people each. Eleven single-family campsites are available as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest, at an elevation of 4,600 feet. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and deer and hummingbirds frequent the area.

Nearby Attractions

Baumgartner Hot Springs is approximately 16 miles away with a soaking pool and nature trail. Kelly Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent to Baumgartner, with several more trail opportunities.

The facts

Season: Mid-May – End of September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
13 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 15 people per site
Loops: DOG, FAM

Site types

11 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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13 campsites at Dog Creek (Id)

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Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
002	DOG	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	15	🐾
013	DOG	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	15	🐾
001	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
003	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
004	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
005	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
006	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
007	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
008	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
009	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
010	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
011	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
012	FAM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Mountain Home, travel east on Highway 20 for 35 miles, to the turnoff for Pine/Featherville (Forest Highway 61). Travel north on Highway 61 for 23 miles to the campground.

43.52917, -115.30417 · 43°31'45.0"N 115°18'15.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	7.9	6.3	6.3	4.1	3.4	2.0	0.5	0.6	1.2	3.3	6.0	8.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.7 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 Dog Creek (Id)

Can you reserve a site at Dog Creek (Id)?: Yes, Dog Creek (Id) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Dog Creek (Id) have?: 13 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Dog Creek (Id)?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Dog Creek (Id)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Dog Creek (Id).
Are campfires allowed at Dog Creek (Id)?: Campfires are allowed at Dog Creek (Id). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Dog Creek (Id)

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Big Trinity Cabin 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
Ice Springs Campground 5.6 mi · Campground
Curlew Creek Campground 6.5 mi · Campground
Abbott Campground 7 mi · Campground
Chaparral Campground 7.8 mi · Campground
Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead 8.4 mi · Facility
Bird Creek Campground 9 mi · Campground
Castle Creek Campground 9.3 mi · Campground
Big Roaring River Lake Campground 9.4 mi · Campground
Upper Roaring River Trailhead 9.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-30.

Dog Creek (Id)