USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Pioneer Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,860 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
- PIONEER C G (NFSR 70424) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Fairfield, ID
About
US Forest Service campground. Pioneer Campground, which is situated next to Soldier Mountain Ski Area, is a developed campground composed of 5 units on Soldier Creek. The campground can be reserved in its entirety for groups of up to 50 people. The amphitheater and adjacent picnic area can be used for group events. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and a restroom. The South Fork and North Fork of Soldier Creek trails begin along Forest Road 093 and join a major network of trails in the Soldier Mountains. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 13° | -4° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 16° | -12° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 21° | 9° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 26° | 6° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 34° | 24° | 70° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 44° | 31° | 85° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 54° | 40° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 54° | 44° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 44° | 35° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 33° | 18° | 72° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 26° | -6° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 11° | -4° | 50° | 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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