About Shafer Butte
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (14)
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!
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
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
John G
August 16, 2021
Campsite clean, quiet, uncrowded, with protected fire pits.
brianna c
July 7, 2021
The only reason I am leaving a low review it because we were unable to even find the campsite. There was zero signage. The road that GPS lead us to was an 4x4 trail that was one lane and we had to turn around because our 4 runner could not make it any further. We really wish we could have found the campground. We also tried to use the directions given by the website.
Erica C
July 1, 2021
So gorgeous! We had such a fun time. We are camping beginners, and this site was perfect! This site does have a bathroom, but however no running water anywhere. Cellphone signal is in and out throughout the day.
We stayed at spot #9, which was one of the best in my opinion. However spot #10 was AMAZING, and it's a first come first serve! (FREE!!)
Elizabeth C
July 22, 2020
This is a great campground and hiking area.
Elizabeth C
July 22, 2020
This is a great campground and hiking area.
Mathew T
January 17, 2020
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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
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Idaho OHV Safety Message |
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Additional day-use picnic sites and campsites are not listed for reservation and are available on a first-come, first-served basis |
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Click here for more information on the Boise National Forest |
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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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Water system is shut down - no estimated timeline for completion of repair. No potable water available at the campground. |
