Bad Bear Campground

6 sites · RV, Tent

Whether you’re a Boise Native, or just visiting, Bad Bear Campground is perfect for a get away.

In less than an hour, you’ll find yourself out of the pretty city and into a natural paradise. Wildflowers, wildlife, and wild-times are abundant here! With limited sites, this campground is awesome for mellow moods and a true escape from the hussle and bussle. Enjoy fishing streams, comfort stations, drinking water, party picnic tables, and hiking and running trails. We don’t mean to brag, this site brags for us.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
6 sitesRV, Tent
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Anna W.
7 years on Hipcamp
June 2017
Bad Bear is a nice little campsite outside of Idaho City. The sites are good size with adequate privacy. There is lots of tree cover for shade during those warm summer days, and a babbling brook at the back of the campground. Each site had a picnic table, fire ring, and there is a well for water and a vault toilet. We enjoyed our stay here, mostly because there wasn't anyone else camping in the campground when we were there in mid-July! Score!
LocationBad Bear Campground, Boise National Forest, Idaho, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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