Shafer Butte
Campground · Idaho · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 9
- Bookable sites
- up to 50
- People per site
- 9
- Accessible sites
- 6,686 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Shafer Butte is located atop the scenic Boise Ridge Mountains, near Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on various trails in the surrounding area, and simply relaxing and taking in the area's beautiful views.Recreation
Popular activities in the area include hiking and mountain biking, the Mores Mountain Trail begins in the campground. This 2-mile interpretive nature trail is family friendly.Facilities
Shafer Butte contains single-family tent campsites and two day-use, group picnic areas, all of which are accessible. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings, and many of the overnight campsites have tent pads. The overnight sites are walk-in and are clustered close together, with limited vegetation screening for privacy. Accessible vault restrooms are provided, but there is no electricity. Parking spurs and pathways within the campground are paved, and each site can be accessed via a short walking path from the parking area.Natural Features
Shafer Butte offers scenic views of Deer Point, Mores Mountain and Shafer Butte summits, as well as the expansive valley below. The campground is situated among Douglas fir and aspen trees, which offer partial shade in most sites. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the area.Nearby Attractions
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is close by and offers more hiking and biking trails, as well as other summer activities, check out this link for more information http://bogusbasin.org. The Ridge to River trail system is near by as well, check out this link for more information http://www.ridgetorivers.orgThe facts
- Season: Mid-June – End of September (snow dependent) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 9 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- 9 accessible sites
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: RCLW, RCWE, SHAF
Site types
- 7 Walk To
- 2 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
9 campsites at Shafer Butte
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 008 | RCLW | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 009 | RCLW | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | RCLW | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | RCLW | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | RCLW | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 013 | RCLW | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | RCLW | Walk To | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| GSW | RCWE | Group Picnic Area | — | Paved | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| GSE | SHAF | Group Picnic Area | — | Paved | — | 30 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Boise, Idaho, travel along Bogus Basin Road for approximately 20 miles. The last three miles are on a gravel road. Turn right (east) on the signed gravel road and travel just over a mile to the campground and picnic area.
43.78306, -116.08417 · 43°46'59.0"N 116°5'3.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 5.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 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 Shafer Butte
- Can you reserve a site at Shafer Butte?
- Yes, Shafer Butte is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Shafer Butte have?
- 9 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Shafer Butte?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Shafer Butte.
- Are campfires allowed at Shafer Butte?
- Campfires are allowed at Shafer Butte. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Shafer Butte
- Grayback 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Robie Creek Park Group Shelter 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Macks Creek Campground 14 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hulls Gulch Interpretive Trail 8 mi · Facility
- Miller Gulch Trailhead 9 mi · Facility
- Lower Hull's Gulch Trailhead 9.6 mi · Facility
- 8th Street Trailhead 9.7 mi · Facility
- Grayback Campground and Group sites - reserve 11.2 mi · Campground
- Buena Vista Trailhead 12.5 mi · Facility
- Payette River: Beehive Bend 16 mi · Facility
- Cottonwood Campground 16.4 mi · Campground
- Payette River: Chief Parrish 17 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 208-587-7961
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-21.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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