U.S. Forest Service · Boise National Forest · Emmett, ID

Sagehen Creek

Sagehen Creek Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4997 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, exploring Joe's Creek Trail, as well as utilizing the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.

Reservable · Recreation.gov9 sites35 ft maxNo hookups

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4fires
active
Mill Creek Council Mtn Rx (prescribed burn) · 35 mi away · 1,817 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups9
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesAccessible
006Back-in30PavedFull8 / 1
008Back-in25PavedFull8 / 1
009Back-in25PavedFull8 / 1
010Back-in35PavedFull8 / 1
011Back-in35PavedFull8 / 1
012Back-in28PavedFull8 / 1
013Back-in35Paved8 / 1Yes
014Back-in35Paved8 / 1Yes
015Back-in35PavedPartial8 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
AccessibilitySites 013, 014, 015 are listed accessible

The campground contains several single-family sites, a few of which are accessible, all with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sagehen Creek20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.44 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.26 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.34 inches of precipitationApril: 2.00 inches of precipitationMay: 2.18 inches of precipitationJune: 1.24 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.41 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.34 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.54 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.63 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.26 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.89 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.6°F averageFebruary: 31.9°F averageMarch: 40.4°F averageApril: 46.4°F averageMay: 55.4°F averageJune: 62.6°F averageJuly: 71.5°F averageAugust: 69.8°F averageSeptember: 60.3°F averageOctober: 47.3°F averageNovember: 35.1°F averageDecember: 27.1°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Ola, 12 miles from the campground at 3,075 feet, station USC00106586 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 23 inches a year.

Getting there

From Horseshoe Bend, Idaho take Highway 52 for 9 miles west to the junction with the Sweet/Ola Highway. Turn north and travel 16 miles to Ola, Idaho. Travel north through Ola and follow FS Rd 618, 18 miles to Sagehen Reservoir (FS Road 626). Turn right and continue on FS Rd 626 for 7 miles.

Nearest townEmmett, Idaho
Coordinates44.3350° N, 116.1775° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Mill Creek Council Mtn Rx

    35 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rx Lowman Wui

    39 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Goose Rx

    42 mi from the campground · 529 acres

  • Prescribed
    Meadow Marsh Rx

    42 mi from the campground · 70 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOutdoor gear ↗45.5 mi
RV sales & serviceNelson's RV's ↗48.2 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Sagehen Nature Trail
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Sagehen A
    3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.6 mi
    Sagehen Annex
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Sagehen C
    2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.8 mi
    Sagehen D
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.9 mi
    Sagehen I
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Boise National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is situated in a forest of towering Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir, and grand fir, which provide plentiful shade in most sites. Some sites afford lake views. Summer temperatures range from 80 to 90-degree days to cooler nights. A variety of berries and mushrooms can be found throughout the area. Local wildlife includes deer, elk, black bear, goshawk, woodpeckers, and boreal owls.

Recreation

Sagehen Reservoir offers great boating, canoeing, and rainbow trout fishing. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground.There is a 15 mph speed limit on the reservoir. Hiking, biking, horse, and ATV trails are abundant in the area, including Joe's Creek Trail, which begins not far from the campground. The Sagehen Reservoir Trail, a 4-mile loop around the lake, offers great fishing spots, beautiful viewpoints and wildlife watching opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Sagehen and kyaott ATV Trail Systems can be accessed near the reservoir, offering more than 35 miles of trails for ATVs and motorcycles, but hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders can enjoy these trails as well.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sagehen Creek?

Sites at Sagehen Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sagehen Creek?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Sagehen Creek have?

9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Sagehen Creek?

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there accessible sites at Sagehen Creek?

Sites 013, 014, and 015 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Sagehen Creek?

Sagehen Reservoir offers great boating, canoeing, and rainbow trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Sagehen Creek?

Emmett, Idaho.

Source: Getting there

What if Sagehen Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Eastside (0.3 mi, partly first-come), Antelope (0.4 mi), and Hollywood Campground (0.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby