About Shafer Butte
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (14)
Review Summary
Kyle M
January 12, 2020
Sites are too close together. We stayed at 11 and there was no afternoon shade so it was very hot.
Paul B
January 9, 2020
Our Search and Rescue training went very well at Shaffer Butte, we expect to be using this area again in the future.
This is close enough to Boise, yet remote enough to provide realistic situations and terrain not found in the valley.
Travis W
December 19, 2019
Camp sites are too small and too close to each other. The majority of the camp ground is thick brush.
Becky D
December 17, 2019
The restrooms were out of service due to run off. However, there were no signs at the entryway and nothing online. When we asked the host about it, he simply said I donโt know. So this led to numerous people literally shitting in the woods without the proper gear.
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. |
