Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,272 ft
Elevation

The Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead is a signed site with visitor information, loading/unloading ramp for ATVs and registration box. It serves Lava Mountain (#125) and Upper Sheep Creek (#123) trails.

All Trailheads have space for parking.

Getting there

43.59136, -115.44940 · 43°35'28.9"N 115°26'57.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in7.96.36.34.13.42.00.50.61.23.36.08.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.7 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 Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead?
No. Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Upper Lava Mountain Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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