Burgdorf
Forested campground adjacent to open meadows at an elevation of 6,250'. Three sites are situated among the trees, each outfitted with a picnic table and fire ring.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 3 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
Three sites are spaced among the trees, with picnic tables and fire rings at each. There is a vault toilet and potable water. There are no hookups and no trash receptacles; please pack out your trash. Volunteer Camp Hosts are present from June to September to assist visitors.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Payette National Forest |
| Booking | Sites are not reservable. |
| Fees | $10/night |
Weather by month
Getting there
Travel approximately 30 miles north of McCall on paved Warren Wagon Road. Turn left on Forest Road #246 and travel 2 miles on gravel road to campground.
| Coordinates | 45.2694° N, 115.9140° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBrush Rx
24 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
24 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
26 mi from the campground · 529 acres
- PrescribedCold Rx
33 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Rae Bros. Sporting Goods ↗ | 46.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Burgdorf Hotsprings
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miBurgdorf-21 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.5 miBurgdorf-11.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.6 miNethker Creek3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.9 miJeanette Creek ↗6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.4 miWillow Basket Creek ↗7.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.9 miRuby-10.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.4 miRuby Meadows Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
- 2.5 miBear Pete Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Payette National Forest.
- inPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 12.2 miGospel-Hump Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 205,395 acres
- 14.1 miFrank Church-River of No Return Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 2,358,886 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Carey Dome Fire LookoutBuilding · Burgdorf · 9.2 mi
- Chinese Mining Camp Archeological SiteSite · Warren · 10.7 mi
- Chinese CemeterySite · Warren · 11.1 mi
Natural features
Forested campground adjacent to open meadows at an elevation of 6,250 feet. Summer days are typically warm and nights are cool.
Recreation
This area is a hub for recreation. Several trails depart from the Burgdorf Campground: Nethker Creek Trail #143, Jeanette Creek Trail #140, Burgdorf-1 Trail #175, Burgdorf-2 Trail #176. The campground is also located next to the Burgdorf Guard Station, a former Forest Service working station. Additionally, this area is within driving distance of several other areas of interest, including Burgdorf Hot Springs, the Warren Guard Station, and the historic towns of Secesh and Warren.
Nearby
The nearby Burgdorf Hot Springs is privately owned, featuring three developed pools with sandy bottoms.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Burgdorf?
No. Burgdorf is first-come, first-served. Sites are not reservable. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Burgdorf?
$10/night
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Burgdorf?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Burgdorf open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Burgdorf have?
5 sites, including 3 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Burgdorf?
Yes, pets are allowed at Burgdorf. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
What is there to do at Burgdorf?
This area is a hub for recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Burgdorf is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Jeanette (0.7 mi, first-come), Chinook (6.4 mi, first-come), and Upper Payette Lake Campground (11.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby