About Shafer Butte
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (42)
Review Summary
Heather M
August 28, 2023
Great location close to Bogus and the trail systems, it is a basic campground with no running water or trash service so be prepared!
Heather M
August 28, 2023
Great location close to Bogus and the trail systems, it is a basic campground with no running water or trash service so be prepared!
Heather M
August 28, 2023
Great location close to Bogus and the trail systems, it is a basic campground with no running water or trash service so be prepared!
Cordell B
July 12, 2022
Super close to Boise! Campsites are close to one another with smaller tent pads (we have large family so have to overlap onto the walkway in the camp site). Other than that, Beautiful area, amazing view and nice hiking trail nearby. No complaints, just know it's not a spacious camping area. Bathroom was nearby and clean
Cordell B
July 12, 2022
Super close to Boise! Campsites are close to one another with smaller tent pads (we have large family so have to overlap onto the walkway in the camp site). Other than that, Beautiful area, amazing view and nice hiking trail nearby. No complaints, just know it's not a spacious camping area. Bathroom was nearby and clean
Cordell B
July 12, 2022
Super close to Boise! Campsites are close to one another with smaller tent pads (we have large family so have to overlap onto the walkway in the camp site). Other than that, Beautiful area, amazing view and nice hiking trail nearby. No complaints, just know it's not a spacious camping area. Bathroom was nearby and clean
Stacy k
July 7, 2022
Spots were right next to each other. No privacy. All walk to spots. With that being said. Camps were clean and the view was amazing
Stacy k
July 7, 2022
Spots were right next to each other. No privacy. All walk to spots. With that being said. Camps were clean and the view was amazing
Stacy k
July 7, 2022
Spots were right next to each other. No privacy. All walk to spots. With that being said. Camps were clean and the view was amazing
Steve S
August 26, 2021
Beautiful site. Well maintained and clean. Camp pads are a bit too close together for comfort if it was full. Very difficult to find off of google maps. Definitely a place that could use detailed directions on the rental site
Location Shafer Butte
Address:
3080 Industrial Way
Mountain Home, ID, 83647
United States
From Boise, Idaho, travel along Bogus Basin Road for approximately 20 miles. The last three miles are on a gravel road. Turn right (east) on the signed gravel road and travel just over a mile to the campground and picnic area.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.7831 / -116.084
Elevation: 2031 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Visit the website for information on Boise National Forest.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Follow safety guidelines for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) in Idaho.
Site capacity
- Day-use picnic sites and campsites are first-come, first-served.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood to prevent pests; use firewood from the area only.
Utilities
- The water system is down; no potable water is available at the campground.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
