About Shafer Butte
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (42)
Review Summary
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
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.
John G
August 16, 2021
Campsite clean, quiet, uncrowded, with protected fire pits.
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.
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.
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!!)
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!!)
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
