USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Big Roaring River Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,077 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
- BIG ROARING RIVER LAKE, SOUTH (NFSR 129B) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Boise National Forest
- Nearest town
- Featherville
- Address
- ID
- Activities
- Go see the three lovely lakes headed south to Lava Mountain., Total of 12 sites., Trailhead to the north follows the Upper Roaring River. Trailhead to the south accesses the William H. Pogue National Recreation Trail and the Lava Mountain Trail. Both trails are open to two-wheeled ATVs, horses, bikes, and people. The Lava Mountain Trail itself passes three lovely lakes on its way south to Lava Mountain., Wildlife is in the area. Watch and you may get a glimpse., Wraps around the crystal clear Big Roaring River Lake''s eastern and southern shorelines. Fishing in the river or in Big Roaring River Lake for rainbow trout.
About
Overview:
Set within the beautiful Trinity Recreation area, the Big Roaring River Lake Campground has12 campsites in a dense lodgepole forest on the river.
The Trailhead to the north follows the Upper Roaring River and the Trailhead to the south accesses the William H. Pogue National Recreation Trail and the Lava Mountain Trail.
Both trails are open to two-wheeled ATVs, horses, bikes, and people. The Lava Mountain Trail itself passes three lovely lakes on its way south to Lava Mountain.
Fishing in the river or in Big Roaring River Lake for rainbow trout. Hand-carry boat launch for canoes and other small craft.
Several Campgrounds in there area offer a quiet retreat in a beautiful high alpine landscape.
The Trinity Recreation area has a limited season due to late snow melt, but campgrounds they are accessible by car.
Natural Features:
Campgrounds are located in a dense lodgepole pine forest close to the East Fork Roaring River at an elevation of 7,900 feet. They're nestled among four subalpine lakes: Big Roaring River Lake, Little Roaring River Lake, Big Trinity Lake and Little Trinity Lake. The peaks of the Boise Mountains surround the cabins, and Trinity Mountain, the tallest in the range at 9,700 feet, is just to the south.
Snow can make this area inaccessible until early July, but soon afterward, the land is blanketed by colorful summer wildflowers. This area is a haven for elk and deer, but wildlife watchers may also spot an occasional black bear.
Recreation:
Hikers can access the 4-mile Rainbow Basin Trail System from Big Trinity Lake. The William H. Pogue National Recreation Trail and Lava Mountain Trail are for off-road vehicle enthusiasts, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. Both of these trails can be accessed near Big Roaring River Lake. The Little Roaring River Trail at Little Roaring River Lake is also open to mountain bike, off-road vehicles and hiking. Click here for an Idaho OHV Safety Message.
Anglers can fish in any of the nearby lakes for rainbow and cutthroat trout. The lakes are also ideal for exploring by canoe or kayak.
Nearby Attractions:
The summit of Trinity Mountain is the highest drivable point in Idaho, although the road may be blocked by snow until early July. A short, steep hike takes visitors to the lookout tower for panoramic views of several subalpine lakes and other mountains in the Boise Range.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 7° | -11° | 33° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 24° | 9° | -15° | 36° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 31° | 14° | 2° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 34° | 17° | 3° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 46° | 25° | 15° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 36° | 23° | 75° | 9 of 11 |
| July | 73° | 46° | 32° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 45° | 35° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 60° | 37° | 27° | 74° | 6 of 11 |
| October | 47° | 25° | 10° | 63° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 20° | -15° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 24° | 6° | -10° | 40° | 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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