OutReserve

Sagehen Creek

Warning

General

A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.

Warning

General

A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.

Ducks on Sage Hen Reservoir
Sage Hen Campground
Sage Hen Reservoir
Ducks on Sage Hen Reservoir

About Sagehen Creek

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.

Number of accommodations: 9

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
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Apr
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Currently closed - Opens on Jul 1

Sites & Availability

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 006, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (32)

What Guests Are Saying

Sagehen Creek offers a variety of enjoyable activities such as swimming, paddleboarding, and fishing, with well-maintained bathrooms and an accommodating camp host. However, some visitors experienced overcrowding during holiday weekends, a lack of privacy between campsites, and issues with reservations. Additionally, concerns were raised about flooding and insufficient water access at certain sites.

Review Summary

2.9
32 reviews
5
18.8%
6
4
25.0%
8
3
12.5%
4
2
18.8%
6
1
25.0%
8

Bruce C

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SAGE

2

Memorial Day weekend was a circus. It was overcrowded, noisy & lacking privacy. The outhouses were in excellent shape and the fishing was good (as was the weather) but I will not go again on a holiday weekend.

Andrew P

Verified

June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SAGE

2

Put a note on the website that there is a serious lack of trees for several spots at this campground, and the water spiggot did not have a handle for the hydrant so the supply of fresh water wasn't available either.

Angella E

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SAGE

1

Awful camp site it was flooded no room to set up. Had to stay for 3 days. We walk through the mud the whole time. No refund available. Ruined our family reunion.

Heather H

Verified

July 15, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SAGE

2

It was a reservation mess. I booked 07/11-07/14/24. Made an adjustment on 07/05 and cancelled the first day 07/11, kept the rest of the days . The camp host gave my site away to a friend. That was uninspectable. Luckily there was another site open, but it was was a site that was very sunny. This made my trip not as enjoyable as it should have been. The host should have received up to date information, and not given my site away.

Bruce C

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SAGE

3

The general appearance is much better since the removal of slash from logging the beetle killed trees. Unfortunately, the removal of trees & shrubs leaves little privacy between adjoining campsites. The lake remains lovely in early season, although the fishing was very slow.

Tanisha D

Verified

July 7, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SAGE

5

This place is amazing! So many options for activities: swimming, paddleboarding, fishing. Appreciated the camp host, he was so nice and willing to give suggestions on things to do and see (fishing and waterfalls). Bathrooms were very well kept.

Judy R

Verified

September 3, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SAGE

4

We had a pleasant time. I was so impressed with the camp host. He took such good care of the facilities and kept everything very clean. My one concern was a pit bull dog (was not on a leash) attacked my grandson's dog that we had on a leash. The owner promised she would put it on its leash which she never did. Approximately 15 minutes later it attacked another dog. They left the beach this time with the pit bull on a leash, but the damage was already done. I realized pit bull's can be very gentle but this one certainly was not.

Isaac G

Verified

July 20, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SAGE

4

Camp sites were very clean. Camp host was almost nonexistent, however he did do a great job cleaning the outhouses which was greatly appreciated.

Ellie S

Verified

July 9, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SAGE

4

Overall beautiful campground and the reservoir is lovely. Definitely check out the trail that goes around the lake. It’s about 4.3 miles and not too difficult but very pretty. The only downsides are that most campsites are pretty much full sun now that they’ve logged the area, and the water that comes out of the pump is literally orange and tastes like metal. We ended up just filtering Creek water and it tasted much better. Bring your own water for sure and something to create shade.

Mike S

Verified

June 13, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SAGE

5

I absolutely love Sage Hen, it's so beautiful and peaceful there. Some sites offer a good amount of shade and some are in the sun. I stayed in site 15 and it was perfect. Had a good amount of shade the entire day and easy to get in and out of. It would be best for a tent camper or someone with a small rv as the driveway isn't flat the whole way. Where the driveway changes color is where the grade happens. The darker part is slanted slightly uphill and the lighter part is straight and level. I motocamped here and there was a good level spot for my tent and plenty of room to park the bike. The restrooms were clean and well stocked with toilet paper. The water spiket was right across the road from my site making it very easy to get water to my site. I'll definitely be going back agian.

Location Sagehen Creek

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

Latitude & Longitude: 44.335 / -116.177

Elevation: 1508 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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Idaho OHV Safety Message

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Additional first come, first served sites are available

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A per-day, per-vehicle fee will be collected at the campground for extra vehicles

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Check-in Time is 2:00pm and Check-out time is 12:00pm

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.

Warning

General

A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.

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