Idaho · published-coordinate region
Baumgartner Campground
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USDA Forest Service31Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
31Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Baumgartner Campground is situated alongside the South Fork Boise River, 11 miles from Featherville, Idaho.
The area offers excellent fishing, hiking and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Baumgartner Hot Springs is located within the campground, where visitors can enjoy soaking in the pool while admiring the scenic, natural setting.
Recreation
The campground's main draw is Baumgartner Hot Springs. The 101-degree water is piped into a large concrete soaking pool. The pool is open during daylight hours and is drained and refilled daily. The pool is pressure washed Tuesday mornings and will not open until around noon. The South Fork Boise River provides great fishing for wild and stocked rainbow trout. Younger campers love splashing in the cool mountain waters. An accessible path leads to a bench overlooking the swimming/fishing hole on thenorth end of the campground. The John Baumgartner Gravesite is a short walk from the hot springs. A 1/4-mile interpretive nature trail begins at the hot springs and meanders up the hill through the forest. Kelley Creek/Iron Mountain, Virginia Gulch, Willow Creek, Van Gulch and Big Water Trails all begin in the area. Ponderosa Trail Learner's Loop is located approximately 1 mile to the west of the campground and offers beginner level trails for young ATV and off-road motorcycle riders. ATVs, UTVs and off-road motorcycles cannot be ridden within the campground. You may trailer them in and out of the campground but the trailer must fit within your camping spur.
Facilities
The campground offers single and double-family sites, as well as one quad site and one large group site (Site 100), all with picnic tables, fire rings and utility tables. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the main campground are paved. Site 100 is not paved.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled beneath towering ponderosa pines at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The gentle South Fork Boise River runs along the site, offering beautiful scenery and recreation.
A variety of wildlife is commonly seen in and around the campground, including deer and moose.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. Kelley Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent with additional designated dispersed site camping and livestock corrals near Kelley Creek.
The historic Iron Mountain Lookout is located to the south of the campground. It is approximately a 12 mile one-way trip along the Kelley Creek trail which is open to vehicles 50" or less in width.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 31 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
31
Vehicle limit
31
Vehicle length
28
Driveway entry
30
Shade
31
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
29
Group Standard Nonelectric
1
Group Rv Area Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
Take I-84 to Exit 95. Go east on State Highway 20 to mile marker 127.5. Turn north and follow signs to Featherville. Once at Featherville, head east on Forest Road 227 for 11 miles on dirt road. At Baumgartner Campground sign, turn right and cross the bridge to the campground, on the left hand side.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
31 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 31 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 16 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 13 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 59 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 19 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 64 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 14 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 19 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 62 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 16 ft Trailer: 37 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 51 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 Loop A Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 39 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014-015 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 4 vehicles | Back-in 64 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016-017 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 41 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 4 vehicles | Back-in 51 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018-019 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 14 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 4 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020-021 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 4 vehicles | Back-in 52 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022-025 Loop B Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 68 ft Tent: 16 ft Trailer: 62 ft Numeric screening only | 32 people 8 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 032-033 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 76 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 4 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 038-039 Main Access Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 17 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 4 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 100 BAUMGARTNER CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-05-21 | Group Rv Area Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 100 people 12 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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