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

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Available sites

9 total sites

About Sagehen Creek

Sagehen Creek Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4,997 ft. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, exploring Joe's Creek Trail, as well as utilizing the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 006, Loop: SAGE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: SAGE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: SAGE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: SAGE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: SAGE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: SAGE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: SAGE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: SAGE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: SAGE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (35)

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

3.0
35 reviews
5
20.0%
7
4
22.9%
8
3
14.3%
5
2
20.0%
7
1
22.9%
8

Janet C

Verified

September 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SAGE

3

Overall clean & beautiful campsites.
Pulling a RV on narrow a twisty road is a bit challenging .
Camp host was very thorough & helpful.
The only downside was the free range cows in the camp that left their huge cow poops everywhere & on the trails! Yuck!!

Elizabeth G

Verified

September 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SAGE

2

While this is a pretty campground, I won’t be back. There is no camp host on this loop, and many disrespectful campers who ran generators the entire night/day (blatantly running them during quiet hours), and campers riding loud 4 wheelers with bright lights around the campground well after dark/quiet hours. It seems without a camp host, there is no respect for common courtesy and this campground attracts those who don’t wish to have a peaceful camping experience.
Site 9 would have water access when the reservoir is full, but probably not once it begins draining for irrigation. At least half is not 2/3 of the lake drains by Labor Day weekend, although fishing and kayak/SUP still possible there’s just no dock access to the water.
Clean restrooms, and there’s a nice trail around the lake but our experience was negatively impacted by multiple noisy campers.

David M

Verified

September 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SAGE

5

Area looks great after the fixes. Camp host David was very informative and friendly. Will be visiting more.

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.

Location & Directions for Sagehen Creek

Emmett Ranger District, Emmett, ID 83617 United States

Elevation: 1,508 ft

Getting There

From Horseshoe Bend, Idaho take Highway 52 for 9 mi west to the junction with the Sweet/Ola Highway. Turn north and travel 16 mi to Ola, Idaho. Travel north through Ola and follow FS Rd 618, 18 mi to Sagehen Reservoir (FS Road 626). Turn right an...

Nearest town

Emmett, ID - 51 mi

About over 1 hr (93 min) to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Idaho OHV Safety Message
  • Additional first come, first served sites are available
  • A per-day, per-vehicle fee will be collected at the campground for extra vehicles
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  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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