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Edna Creek Campground

Edna Creek Campground
Edna Creek Campground
Edna Creek Campground
Edna Creek Campground
Edna Creek Campground

About Edna Creek Campground

Edna Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Historic Idaho City is just 18 miles south. This campground contains 11 sites. Picnic tables, utility tables, and fire rings are provided, along with two vault toilets and a water pump. The site is in an open area with shade. Parking spurs are graveled. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork, and Banner Ridge with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest. Numerous trail opportunities are in the area, offering hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATVing. In winter, the area becomes a playground for backcountry skiers and snowmobilers.  

Number of accommodations: 10

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: Edna Creek Campground
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: Edna Creek Campground
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (52)

What Guests Are Saying

Edna Creek Campground offers a beautiful, well-kept environment with ample hiking opportunities and shaded spots, especially the outer sites. Many campers appreciate the clean facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for families and friends. However, some reviews noted issues with the odor in the bathrooms and difficulties in securing a reservation, suggesting these areas could use improvement.

Review Summary

4.0
52 reviews
5
48.1%
25
4
26.9%
14
3
13.5%
7
2
1.9%
1
1
9.6%
5

Lori B

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 004, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Close to crooked river trail head.
Bathrooms and potable water in campground.
Appreciate the metal platform near fire pit as a good place to use your Coleman stove.
Appreciate the grill grate over the fire pit: you can use the handle to move it and your food either over or away from the flames.

Vincent P

Verified

July 4, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

It was clean and quiet. Just wish it had a shower.

Anne Marie B

June 27, 2025

3

I've been camping here for 10+ years. The last year or two they made "improvements" to the campground. The new bathrooms are very nice and a definite improvement. On the downside, they added more campsites, cut down a lot of trees and moved picnic tables much closer to road so there is far less privacy and shade than before. That said it's still a nice campground and I've never had a bad experience.

Jon Heaton

Jon Heaton

June 26, 2025

4

I dont camp this close to a highway, but stop at this one all the time. Its very easy to get to, bathrooms are generally clean, and if you want to ride side by sides, it is a great starting point.

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Curtis Conde GreenIdahoRoofing

Curtis Conde GreenIdahoRoofing

June 18, 2025

4

2019: I'd leave a 1 start rating - to try to discourage more people from attending, BUT IT WOULD BE A HUGE LIE! My Family and I loved it!
2025: The Campground looks absolutely amazing after the remodel! We again had a great time, loved playing in the creek, sitting around the campfire and just playing games. Edna did lose a star because the bathroom pit toilets could not smell any worse, not sure what happened with the ventilation, but as new and clean as they are, they are the worst smelling pit toilets I have ever been in (and I have been in many).

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Pat H

Verified

June 5, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Arrived on Monday of holiday weekend. The toilet area was especially fowl smelling….depite being so new.
Rock/bolder placements still making backing in trailer very tricky

Douglas T

Verified

October 26, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Edna Creek Campground

5

We tried all summer to get into Edna Creek Campground. It was always reserved weeks out. We checked the last weekend open and the site was available so we reserved it. We spent the entire weekend. It was perfect. We have fond memories of that camping trip. We will definitely camp there again. Thank you.

Ileana N

Verified

October 23, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Cute little campground! This spot specifically was very open and didn't have much privacy. Found a few trails nearby via Apple Maps to hike with my dog :)

Jan M

Verified

October 22, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

Issue with people in our reserved spot upon arrival. Info board in campground doesn’t show guests what checkin/check out times are!!!

Jason W

Verified

September 22, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Edna Creek Campground

5

Since we had been here before they have upgraded the campsites and the outhouses. Very nice campground now. Outhouses were nice and clean and it was a very quiet and peaceful trip.

Location Edna Creek Campground

Address:
P.O. Box 129
Idaho City, ID, 83631
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 43.9086 / -115.696

Elevation: 1615 feet

Policies & Rules

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General

- Water from hand pump is tested monthly for contaminants and will be abruptly shut off if not currently potable. Please plan accordingly with your own water supply in case of a shut off during your stay.
- Pets must be on a leash at all times   
-Campfires are allowed in fire rings ONLY, unless fire restrictions are in place. Contact Idaho City Ranger District for updates regarding fire restrictions.  
- Quiet hours are from 10pm-6am   
-No trash service: Pack-in-Pack-out 
-Reservations cancelled last minute due to weather or smoke conditions will not be refunded unless campground is closed to the public
- Generators only permitted from 6am-10pm.   
- Closest cell service is in Idaho City (approx. 17 miles) or Mores Creek Summit (approx. 5 miles)   
- For questions regarding the campground, please contact the Idaho City Ranger District at 208-392-3700.   
- For questions regarding reservations and refunds, please contact Recreation.gov customer service.

General

Edna Creek Campground is located in an old burn scar from the 2016 Pioneer Fire. Please be cautious of burned hazard trees in the area.

General

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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