Edna Creek Campground
Edna Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Historic Idaho City is just 18 miles south. This campground contains 11 sites. Picnic tables, utility tables, and fire rings are provided, along with two vault toilets and a water pump. The site is in an open area with shade. Parking spurs are graveled. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork, and Banner Ridge with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 11 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 52 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 12 / 4 | Yes | Yes | |
| 002 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Springs | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 003 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 12 / 4 | Yes | Yes | |
| 004 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 005 | Back-in | 47 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 006 | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | Springs | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 007 | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 008 | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | Full | No / No | 12 / 4 | Yes | Yes | |
| 009 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 010 | Back-in | 51 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
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 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 52 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 001, 002, 003, 004 and 7 more are listed accessible |
Single sites have one picnic table, one fire ring, one utility table, and one tent pad. Double sites have two picnic tables, one tent pad, one fire ring, and two utility tables. There are two vault toilets and one hand water pump on-site. No trash service: pack-in, pack-out.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Mid-May to Mid-October |
| Forest | Boise National Forest |
| Booking | This is a fee campground with 9 sites. Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Idaho City, drive north on Hwy 21 for about 18.5 miles. Edna Creekk Campground will be on the right, at the start of the FS-384 road. It’s at milepost 56.8.
| Nearest town | Idaho City, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43.9086° N, 115.6964° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedParadise Rx
43 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Bob Greenwood's Ski Haus ↗ | 31.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Allan Marsh Travel Center ↗ | 33.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
A Video Tour of Edna Creek Campground North of Idaho City
Worth a stop
- 2.1 miMores Creek Summit Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5 miWhoop Um Up Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.7 miKirkham Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 2.1 miSummit Flat ↗15 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.1 miMore'S Creek Summit ↗4.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.4 miAmerican Girl1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.6 miRabbit Creek ↗8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.6 miHungarian Ridge ↗10.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.8 miBunnee Rabbit0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.1 miMores Creek Summit Trailhead ↗Boise 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 Boise National Forest.
- inBoise National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,526,862 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
There is a small creek that runs adjacent to the campground and Crooked River runs near the site, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. The campground is in the burn scar from the 2016 Pioneer Fire, so the surrounding landscape has many burned and downed trees. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant.
Recreation
There are numerous opportunities to go hiking, biking, horseback riding and ride off-road vehicles within a short car ride away. In the winter the area is a playgound for winter sports including cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Edna Creek Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Edna Creek Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Edna Creek Campground have?
11 sites, including 11 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Edna Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 52 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 pets allowed at Edna Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Edna Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Edna Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Edna Creek Campground?
Sites 001, 002, 003, and 004 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 11 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Edna Creek Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Edna Creek Campground?
There are numerous opportunities to go hiking, biking, horseback riding and ride off-road vehicles within a short car ride away. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Edna Creek Campground?
Idaho City, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Edna Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hayfork Group CG (under 0.1 mi, partly first-come), Bad Bear Campground (under 0.1 mi, partly first-come), and Ten Mile Campground (1.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby