Sagehen Creek
Campground · Idaho · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 9
- Bookable sites
- 35 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 4,956 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Sagehen Creek Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4997 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, exploring Joe's Creek Trail, as well as utilizing the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.Recreation
Sagehen Reservoir offers great boating, canoeing, and rainbow trout fishing. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground.There is a 15 mph speed limit on the reservoir. Hiking, biking, horse, and ATV trails are abundant in the area, including Joe's Creek Trail, which begins not far from the campground. The Sagehen Reservoir Trail, a 4-mile loop around the lake, offers great fishing spots, beautiful viewpoints and wildlife watching opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Sagehen and KYAOTT ATV Trail Systems can be accessed near the reservoir, offering more than 35 miles of trails for ATVs and motorcycles, but hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders can enjoy these trails as well.Facilities
The campground contains several single-family sites, a few of which are accessible, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of towering Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir, and grand fir, which provide plentiful shade in most sites. Some sites afford lake views. Summer temperatures range from 80 to 90-degree days to cooler nights. A variety of berries and mushrooms can be found throughout the area. Local wildlife includes deer, elk, black bear, goshawk, woodpeckers, and boreal owls.The facts
- 9 bookable sites
- 3 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 35 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: SAGE
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
9 campsites at Sagehen Creek
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | SAGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 008 | SAGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 009 | SAGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | |
| 010 | SAGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 011 | SAGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | |
| 012 | SAGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 28 ft | 8 | |
| 013 | SAGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 014 | SAGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 015 | SAGE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ |
Getting there
From Horseshoe Bend, Idaho take Highway 52 for 9 miles west to the junction with the Sweet/Ola Highway. Turn north and travel 16 miles to Ola, Idaho. Travel north through Ola and follow FS Rd 618, 18 miles to Sagehen Reservoir (FS Road 626). Turn right and continue on FS Rd 626 for 7 miles. Take a left on FS Rd 614 and travel about 2 miles to Sage Hen Reservoir. Sagehen Campground is on the east side of the reservoir.
44.33500, -116.17750 · 44°20'6.0"N 116°10'39.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.6 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 Sagehen Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Sagehen Creek?
- Yes, Sagehen Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sagehen Creek have?
- 9 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Sagehen Creek?
- 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Camping near Sagehen Creek
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- Sage Hen Nature Trail Trailhead 0.2 mi · Facility
- Hollywood Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
- Shady Pines Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
- Cartwright Ridge Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
- Smith's Ferry Snowmobiling Adventures 5.1 mi · Facility
- Big Eddy Campground 8.7 mi · Campground
- Cold Springs Campground (Group ONLY ) 10.3 mi · Campground
- Canyon Creek Campground 10.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-351-1182
- 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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