USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Antelope (Boise National Forest, ID)
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 14
- Hookups
- 14 no hookups
- Season
- May 28 to September 5
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,072 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ANTELOPE CAMP GROUND (NFSR 614C) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Boise National Forest
- Nearest town
- EMMETT
- Address
- EMMETT RANGER DISTRICT, EMMETT , ID, 83617
- Phone
- 541-351-1182
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
14 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Antelope Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 5031 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.
Recreation
Sagehen Reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground.The speed limit on the reservoir is 15 mph.
Hiking, biking, horse and off-road vehicle trails are abundant in the area. The non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail, a 4-mile loop around the lake, offers great fishing spots, beautiful viewpoints and abundant wildlife watching opportunities.
The Sagehen and KYAOTT ATV Trail Systems can be accessed near the reservoir, offering more than 35 miles of trails for off-road vehicles and motorcycles, but hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders can enjoy these trails as well.
Facilities
The campground offers a large, tent-only group site that can accommodate up to 30 people, with several picnic tables, a grill and campfire ring. Numerous single-family sites also available, equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings.
Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Roads and some parking spurs throughout the campground are paved; other spurs are gravel. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of towering Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir and grand fir. Most sites have plentiful shade and some have partial lake views. Summer temperatures range from 80-90 degrees during the day with crisp, cool 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 16° | -9° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 20° | -13° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 24° | 6° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 27° | 17° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 38° | 26° | 77° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 45° | 32° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 56° | 40° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 55° | 46° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 45° | 37° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 33° | 19° | 72° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 26° | 2° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 17° | -3° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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