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Antelope (Boise National Forest, ID)

ANTELOPE
ANTELOPE

About Antelope (Boise National Forest, ID)

Antelope Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 5031 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.

Number of accommodations: 14

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 23 to Sep 1

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
003, Loop: ANTE
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: ANTE
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (80)

What Guests Are Saying

Antelope campground in Boise National Forest offers a serene and beautiful setting, with well-maintained facilities and friendly camp hosts. Many reviews highlight the spacious, private sites and the excellent opportunities for kayaking and fishing in the picturesque lake. While access involves rough roads, the overall experience and tranquility make it a worthwhile destination for campers.

Review Summary

4.5
80 reviews
5
72.5%
58
4
15.0%
12
3
5.0%
4
2
5.0%
4
1
2.5%
2

Karen G

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: ANTE

5

One of our favorite placed. So lush and green. The reservoir is full this time of year and there are no motorized boats on the water so swimming and paddling is great. We love the rope swings too.

mykeah k

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: ANTE

5

We loved camping here! We are a party of 8, and TBH, this site was maybe a bit too large for us. But we went with it! We felt like we have privacy, we had vault toilets nearby, it was walking distance to the lake, and had shade across the site throughout the day. There were several picnic tables at our particular spot, which made it really easy to "live" here for the week. There were also 2 metal fire pits and one raised grated grill. We only used one firepit, but if there were a lot of people camping here, you could have multiple fires going. We didn't really do any hiking, but instead spent our day paddleboarding on the reservoir. There isn't a ton of "beach" or chill area around where we were, so did mostly stay in the water or at our site. Although we didn't experience a lot of mosquitos, there were quite a few flies, so consider that when planning. Make sure to plan to bring enough supplies for your entire stay, as the nearest town in not close, and the roads getting to the site are both dirt/gravel and not the best to drive on.

Karen G

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: ANTE

5

One of our favorite placed. So lush and green. The reservoir is full this time of year and there are no motorized boats on the water so swimming and paddling is great. We love the rope swings too.

mykeah k

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: ANTE

5

We loved camping here! We are a party of 8, and TBH, this site was maybe a bit too large for us. But we went with it! We felt like we have privacy, we had vault toilets nearby, it was walking distance to the lake, and had shade across the site throughout the day. There were several picnic tables at our particular spot, which made it really easy to "live" here for the week. There were also 2 metal fire pits and one raised grated grill. We only used one firepit, but if there were a lot of people camping here, you could have multiple fires going. We didn't really do any hiking, but instead spent our day paddleboarding on the reservoir. There isn't a ton of "beach" or chill area around where we were, so did mostly stay in the water or at our site. Although we didn't experience a lot of mosquitos, there were quite a few flies, so consider that when planning. Make sure to plan to bring enough supplies for your entire stay, as the nearest town in not close, and the roads getting to the site are both dirt/gravel and not the best to drive on.

Brigitte B

Verified

July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: ANTE

5

Very very rough road for 12 miles in washboard horrible. Once past that was very pleasant.

Julie W

Verified

July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: ANTE

5

We have camped here 3 years straight. It's a beautiful, forested area. It's not the easiest location to get to--one direction is wash-board roads, the other is windy and narrow. It keeps the less serious campers away.

It's a serene hide away with lots of trails to hike, ride, and a beautiful lake filled with fish to catch (thanks to fish and game for stocking the lake!). There's no cell service, no electricity, but there is a fresh spring water pump.

We had no mosquitos but quite a few gnats. The smoke from the fire helped.

Brigitte B

Verified

July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: ANTE

5

Very very rough road for 12 miles in washboard horrible. Once past that was very pleasant.

Julie W

Verified

July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: ANTE

5

We have camped here 3 years straight. It's a beautiful, forested area. It's not the easiest location to get to--one direction is wash-board roads, the other is windy and narrow. It keeps the less serious campers away.

It's a serene hide away with lots of trails to hike, ride, and a beautiful lake filled with fish to catch (thanks to fish and game for stocking the lake!). There's no cell service, no electricity, but there is a fresh spring water pump.

We had no mosquitos but quite a few gnats. The smoke from the fire helped.

Carol C

Verified

June 28, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: ANTE

5

Campground was lush and beautiful and this site was large and pretty set back. The hosts, Linda and Charles, were friendly and very helpful. Bathrooms were clean and didn’t stink. The road getting to the campground was washboard, so very bumpy and made the drive slow. May not be ideal for some trailers. Paddle boarding and kayaking was amazing on Sagehen Reservoir. It’s breathtakingly beautiful!

Carol C

Verified

June 28, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: ANTE

5

Campground was lush and beautiful and this site was large and pretty set back. The hosts, Linda and Charles, were friendly and very helpful. Bathrooms were clean and didn’t stink. The road getting to the campground was washboard, so very bumpy and made the drive slow. May not be ideal for some trailers. Paddle boarding and kayaking was amazing on Sagehen Reservoir. It’s breathtakingly beautiful!

Location Antelope (Boise National Forest, ID)

Address:
Emmett Ranger District
Emmett, ID, 83617
United States

Highway access

Access to Antelope Campground is primarily via State Highway 52, which is approximately 9 miles from Horseshoe Bend. The campground is reached by traveling on Sweet/Ola Highway and several Forest Service Roads.

Latitude & Longitude: 44.3353 / -116.185

Elevation: 1526 feet

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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