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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

Emily W

Verified

June 13, 2024 β€’ Stayed at: 008, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

We camped on site #8 with my family and my two sisters. It was super fun! There was a little creek close to our site and a hike close by that was along a bigger river where we could swim. The campsite was clean and the bathrooms were clean. Overall an amazing camping experience!

mkpomerleau p

Verified

August 1, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

1

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Anthony Q

Verified

July 31, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 006, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

4

There was a large party that was incredibly rude during sleeping hours and had to be asked by multiple groups to be quiet and respectful. Camp site was clean and well maintained, but without an onsite camp host, these people felt untouchable.

Kelly H

Verified

June 28, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Very clean campground

Paula M

Verified

June 7, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 001, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

Nice campground, clean spots. Not the best for big campers due to trees on road from entrance to exit not trimmed and can scratch or damage on top of camper.

Nicholas B

Verified

May 29, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 008, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

It was a really great spot I love the creek running next to the camp spot on number 8 love to go back there again.

Bernard A

October 2, 2021

4

Clean, spaces not to close, very nice

Merilie J

Verified

July 11, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

3

This is a beautiful area to camp. There were just a couple of negatives that prevented our stay from being awesome. Firstly, there didn't seem to be anyone present that we could ask questions to or that could quiet a party that came into the campground at 11:30 p.m., dogs barking and running around, doors banging, and people talking and laughing until 3:30 a.m. Secondly, we have stayed in this campground before and there were garbage dumpsters for us to take our garbage to. This year it was "bring it in carry it out" policy- yet we were charged the same fee... and along those lines, it feels as if the area is being badly neglected, as there is a lot of overgrowth in the creeks around and on the various hikes. This is sad to see, as it is so beautiful here. I hope things will improve over the next year.

BIRGIT L

Verified

June 8, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

5

It was very nice to find a very clean bathroom and enough toilet paper. We missed the trash container, but understand. We had a blast as usual. Thanks so much for all your work!

Angela S

Verified

September 9, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 004, Loop: EDNA CREEK CAMPGROUND

1

We arrived on Friday 09/04 for 3 nights over Labor Day weekend 2020. We are small family with young children. Friday night, there was a HUGE party at site #6 that included tenants of 4 other sites. Yes, 15-20 people getting drunk, yelling, and blasting dance music until midnight. Asking for the music to be turned down after 10:30pm resulted in threats, f-bombs and music being turned up louder. Because of our kids we decided to let it go, not wanting to start a fight. The following night, the party of all the same people were at Site #1, other tennants closer to that site were literally BEGGING for the party to end at 1:30am. Same loud music, same abnoxious behavior including drinking and driving (they all have side by sides). We saw a Park Ranger Sunday morning and let them know what was happening, she warned the tenants in #6 as far as I could tell. Sunday night, the rager was at site #8 and included all of the same people plus multiple vehicles visiting from off site, party was complete with a welcoming committee letting everyone who entered know where the party was. That final night, again, party went until 2am. The kicker here is that we found a container of POT in the main campsite road a few feet away from my 5 year old who could have easily picked it up. Site Tenants of #1, #3, #6, #8, and #9 were all friends and totally took over the campsite with 3 raging parties in a row complete with drugs and music absolutely blasting until the whee hours of the morining. They had zero regard for families trying to enjoy some peace and quiet. The park rangers had zero authority and the Sheriff's never made their rounds like I was advised that they would. This is NOT a family friendly site, as we overheard other tennants sound surprised that anyone other than their friends were staying there this time - these are clearly regulars of the campsite and know what they can get away with. I do not recommend this campsite for families or anyone w/ kids.

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

Category About
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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