USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Sagehen Creek
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Sites
- 9
- Hookups
- 9 no hookups
- Season
- May 21 to September 5
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Elevation
- 5,062 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
- SAGEHEN CR C.G. (NFSR 614E) · 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, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
9 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
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 | 70° | 45° | 32° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 56° | 41° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 55° | 46° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 45° | 37° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 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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