USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Big Eddy Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,209 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 EDDY CAMPGROUND (NFSR 023A) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Horseshoe Bend, Idaho
About
US Forest Service campground. Pack out what you pack in. Open season: Mid May- End of September. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
No reservations are necessary. This campground is on a first come, first served basis. This is a fee campground. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Please bring cash or check. Extra vehicle fees may apply. This campground only has 4 sites and is a very popular area.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 18° | -4° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 21° | -9° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 27° | 10° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 29° | 19° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 40° | 29° | 80° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 48° | 33° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 58° | 43° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 58° | 48° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 48° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 36° | 18° | 75° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 28° | 4° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 17° | 3° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Cold Springs Campground - Boise NF (ID) · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 1 sites
- Canyon Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
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- Wellington Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi
- Hollywood Point Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
All public campgrounds in Idaho · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-06. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.