Can you reserve a site at Edna Creek Campground?

Yes, Edna Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Edna Creek Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Edna Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Edna Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Edna Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Edna Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Edna Creek Campground, Idaho — 11 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Edna Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Historic Idaho City is just 18 miles south.

This campground contains 11 sites. Picnic tables, utility tables, and fire rings are provided, along with two vault toilets and a water pump. The site is in an open area with shade. Parking spurs are graveled. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected.

Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork, and Banner Ridge with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest. Numerous trail opportunities are in the area, offering hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATVing. In winter, the area becomes a playground for backcountry skiers and snowmobilers.

Recreation

There are numerous opportunities to go hiking, biking, horseback riding and ride off-road vehicles within a short car ride away. In the winter the area is a playgound for winter sports including cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Facilities

Single sites have one picnic table, one fire ring, one utility table, and one tent pad. Double sites have two picnic tables, one tent pad, one fire ring, and two utility tables. There are two vault toilets and one hand water pump on-site. No trash service: pack-in, pack-out.

Natural Features

There is a small creek that runs adjacent to the campground and Crooked River runs near the site, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. The campground is in the burn scar from the 2016 Pioneer Fire, so the surrounding landscape has many burned and downed trees. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 373-4100.

The facts

11 bookable sites
11 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 52 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND, Edna Creek Campground

Site types

11 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.

Book on Recreation.gov

11 campsites at Edna Creek Campground

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	12	♿ 🐾
002	EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Springs	40 ft	6	♿ 🐾
003	EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	12	♿ 🐾
004	EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	♿ 🐾
005	EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	47 ft	6	♿ 🐾
006	EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Springs	52 ft	6	♿ 🐾
007	EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	48 ft	6	♿ 🐾
008	EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	48 ft	12	♿ 🐾
009	EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	36 ft	6	♿ 🐾
010	Edna Creek Campground	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	51 ft	6	♿ 🐾
011	Edna Creek Campground	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Idaho City, drive north on Hwy 21 for about 18.5 miles. Edna Creekk Campground will be on the right, at the start of the FS-384 road. It’s at milepost 56.8.

43.90861, -115.69639 · 43°54'31.0"N 115°41'47.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	7.6	5.5	5.5	3.6	2.9	1.9	0.5	0.6	1.1	2.8	5.7	8.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 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 Edna Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Edna Creek Campground?: Yes, Edna Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Edna Creek Campground have?: 11 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Edna Creek Campground?: 52 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Edna Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Edna Creek Campground.
Does Edna Creek Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Edna Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Edna Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Edna Creek Campground

Hayfork Group CG less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bad Bear Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ten Mile Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beaver Creek Cabin (Id) 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hayfork Campground (Group Only) 0.1 mi · Campground
Bad Bear Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Whoop Um Up Park N' Ski 5 mi · Facility
Whoop Um Up Trailhead 5 mi · Facility
Edna Creek Campground 5.2 mi · Campground
Upper Crooked River Trailhead 5.6 mi · Facility
Willow Creek Campground (Idaho City) 8.9 mi · Campground
Buena Vista Trailhead 9.2 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Edna Creek Campground