Golden Gate Campground
The Golden Gate Campground offers 9 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots.
More like this: reservable in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
2 vault toilets
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Mid-May to Mid-September |
| Forest | Boise National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations are necessary and there are no fees with 9 campsites that is on a first come, first serve basis. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Boise, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 approximately 80 miles to Cascade, Idaho. From Cascade, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 only a short distance to the turnoff at the Warm Lake Road (Forest Highway 22). Proceed along Forest Highway 22 northeast approximately 25 miles.
| Coordinates | 44.9355° N, 115.4851° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Non-refundable
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
29 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
35 mi from the campground · 529 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
41 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
45 mi from the campground · 150 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Worth a stop
The tiny community of Yellow Pine established in 1902 is just north of the campground and offers limited services. The popular Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival is held annually in August.
- 3.3 mi
- 8.2 mi
Trails nearby
- 1.7 miJohnson Creek ↗30.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile and 2 more
- 2.4 miQuartz Creek ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.6 miParks Peak ↗6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.3 miRiordan Lake ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.3 miHorse Heaven Meadow3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 4.2 miS/F Sheep Creek ↗11.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.6 miParks Creek 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 Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, which overlaps Payette National Forest.
- inFrank Church-River of No Return Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 2,358,886 acres
- inPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 3.7 miSalmon-Challis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,396,382 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
Natural features
The campground sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Salmon River. Wildlife watchers may see deer, elk, bear and moose. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring overhead.
Recreation
The campground is near several trailheads into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. Check on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for non-motorized and motorized trails. The area is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for fishing. Berry picking and hunting are popular pastimes in season.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Golden Gate Campground?
Sites at Golden Gate Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations are necessary and there are no fees with 9 campsites that is on a first come, first serve basis. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Golden Gate Campground have?
9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Golden Gate Campground?
Golden Gate Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Golden Gate Campground?
The campground is near several trailheads into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Golden Gate Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Yellow Pine Campground (1.3 mi), Ice Hole Campground (3.3 mi), and Deadman Bar Camping Area (8.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby