$10
Dog Creek
Total sites: 13
Available Today: 11 FF*
Available this Weekend: 5 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 11 FF*
Available this Weekend: 5 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
4,404 ft
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Boise National Forest › Mountain Home Ranger District › Idaho
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› Dog Creek Campground
Dog Creek Campground, ID - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Dog Creek Campground is located in the Mountain Home Ranger District, Boise National Forest (1 hr 43 min east of Boise, ID) with an elevation of 4,404 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include ohv trails nearby, fishing, floating sports, ohv allowed from campsite.
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Campsite Reviews (59)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 59% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 7% | |
| 1 star | 7% |
@AngelaMEC0CBDF · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #11
The host never checked the bathrooms to refill the toilet paper. There was a group of 6, a group of 5 and two groups of two sharing a bathroom that DISNT HAVE toilet paper for over 24 hours. I saw the camp host driving around. There was plenty of toilet paper in the farthest bathroom where the camp hosts buddy was camping at. Why pay for camping if you cant use the amenities?
@JarronB05A1A14 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #6
Great campground. Easy to get to and close to Pine/Anderson Ranch. The bathrooms were especially clean. The campsites are a little close together and to the campground road, but not a big deal.
@WalterE582EFA5 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #3
The campsite was so uneven I had to dig holes for my rv tires on one side and use most of my leveling blocks under tires on the low side. There was a large group camped outside the campground that used a UTV to shuttle people in to use the toilets and used all the tissue in one day. One camper used a gas chainsaw to cut firewood at his site. I could go on.
@CamiJ997EF1315 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #13
This campground is so nice and quiet. It was my 2nd time visiting. The host was respectful as well as the other campers. No hookups and it can get pretty dusty, but it's beautiful and a short drive to Anderson Ranch Res. and the little store in Pine if you need anything. Tons of butterflies and hummingbirds, so bring a hummingbird feeder if you want some entertainment. The "group" spots are not typical group spots as they are very small. We stayed at one and our 20 ft. trailer and F250 took up the entire parking area, so just be advised before heading up if you book one of those sites - you'd be better off having anyone with a trailer get their own site. This campground will be added to our summer rotation. We loved it.
@DONNITAR165A2A · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #12
#12 space was quite tight for our rig and side by side. We made it work, but I would choose number 13 next time -more room. The host was great and accommodating.
@FredS6254826 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #1
vault toilet was clean. water available. road is a bit dusty. big quiet site
@MaryB2951694 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #11
Lots of trails to hike nearby. Campground was well maintained.
@JerryC3010960 · Camped on Sep 28, 2024 at Campsite #12
Once again Dog Creek campsite was in tip top shape. The site had been raked by the host and the bathroom was super clean. We look forward to another stay next summer.
@JerryC3010960 · Camped on Sep 28, 2024 at Campsite #11
We stay here for visits to Trinity Hotsprings every year. The campsites are always clean and the restrooms are polished. Each year has different camp hosts and they are all Top Notch people who take pride in maintaining the campsites. This Campground is small and uncrowded, just the way I like it. You can filter water from nearby Dog Creek if you don't want well water from the spigot. It all tastes great!
Dog Creek Campground is located about two hours northeast of Boise, at the base of the Trinity Mountains. It's a relatively small campground, with 13 single- and double-sites in the middle of a ponderosa pine forest.
Site 1 accommodates trailers and RVs up to 30 feet. We had to unhook our tow vehicle from our 23-foot trailer to make it fit in the space. We just parked the Tahoe sideways across the driveway.
The campsite was very spacious, with a separate tent pad, picnic table, food prep table, lantern hook and fire ring. There was plenty of room to spread out and the site was filled with trees, brush and flowers.
We had a great time here and will come again.
Site 1 accommodates trailers and RVs up to 30 feet. We had to unhook our tow vehicle from our 23-foot trailer to make it fit in the space. We just parked the Tahoe sideways across the driveway.
The campsite was very spacious, with a separate tent pad, picnic table, food prep table, lantern hook and fire ring. There was plenty of room to spread out and the site was filled with trees, brush and flowers.
We had a great time here and will come again.
@JohnR2194126 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #6
Dog Creek is a wonderful campground.The only issue I have is that we arrive on sunday afternoon and the dumpsters are always overflowing.I believe the trash pick-up isn't until Tuesday
@CaseyC3543400 · Camped on Jul 20, 2024 at Campsite #10
Site 10: The camp hosts were lovely. They offered my son an otter pop in the warm weather and were genuinely interested in helping. The vault bathrooms were clean, quiet, and smelled fresh. Site 10 has a nice shortcut path straight to the bathroom and water spout. The only downside about this site is that youre surrounded by sites 11,9 and 7 with limited tree coverage. The creek was magical as we saw tons of wildlife like butterflies, birds, deer, and minnows. Its an absolute must for tent campers. I will be going here often!
@DavidH4210996 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #5
Our only complaint was that the campgrounds had ash from the burns they did in early spring. Everything turned black because of it.
@RachelleC15915 · Camped on Jun 17, 2024 at Campsite #2
We loved this campground. Was super clean and the area with the creek was beautiful. Did t realize I booked a double site, but it was definitely big enough for us. We will definitely be back to Dog Creek.
@DiannaCF99D5E0 · Camped on Jun 5, 2024 at Campsite #3
was unable to find the campground. There were no signs and no one in the small towns nearby had even heard of the campground. I ended up at an RV park in the town of Mountain Home, ID. Since I was running out of gas in my truck, I didn't want to spend any more time trying to find the campground.
@ShawnY5127118 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #3
When your neighbor in Dog Creek has a generator that sounds like someone shaking a jar with pennies in it makes the experience miserable. My camping experiences are always good unless the camper next to me has a loud generator. If you can see the generator's engine, you have the wrong unit for Dog Creek so leave it at home. and please purchase a generator that has an enclosed engine. Harbor Freight tools has the Predator series generators and are affordable. Amazon also has a variety of quiet generators a mouse click away from your doorstep. Also, consider a solar generator, no noise at all but a little pricey. Be considerate of your neighbors in Dog Creek and bring a quiet generator.
@EricS9323236 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #11
NO TRAILER FRIENDLY! Site 011 and 010 are NOT trailer friendly and should be labeled as a DOUBLE SITE, as they share the same parking space. In site 011, a trailer's door faces parking (and back side of trailer) for site 010 AND leaves little room between trailers. Trailer in site 011 WOULD NOT be able to fully extend the awning if it has one. Sites 010 &011 are best for tents only.
@QuinnG5A797950 · Camped on Sep 24, 2023 at Campsite #1
Nice, clean and quite campground.
@DiannaU2A1A1DD · Camped on Sep 17, 2023 at Campsite #4
Shortly after arrival we talked with the camp host about changing camp sites. They were very accomdating. Also the camp hosts kept the toilets cleaner than anywhere I have ever been. I hope they get to come back next year.
@ClaireL6B43C94 · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #2
Great campground! Perfect distance between the reservoir and hot springs. Deb and Ed were great hosts!We had site 02 which backed to the creek. We were able to fit 4 tents, and three cars no problem. Loved that there were two large tables and prep station. Will be coming back next year!
@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #10
Water: There are three water spigots in the campground that all work.Bathrooms: There are two vault toilets in the campground. The one closer to the main road does get some extra use from people who camp outside the campground by the river. We used the one further in and it was kept very clean.Site arrangement: Site 8 is the camp host. Sites 10 and 11 are right next to each other with site 9 directly across the road. So if you have two families, sites 10 and 11 are perfect to book together; if you're booking 1 site I would avoid 10 & 11 because your neighbor will be right next to you. Sites 2, 5, & 7 have Dog Creek behind which is fun for kids to play in.Site amenities: Each site has a relatively new fire ring, a metal platform/table for your stove, a picnic table, and a post you could hang a lantern from.Berries: The thimbleberries were excellent this time of year. We even found a few black raspberries.Burn Piles: It looks like the burn piles other reviewers have mentioned have been burned, so they are less of an issue.Hosts: The camp hosts are friendly and fantastic. Some of the best camp hosts I've ever interacted with.Activities: Even though Google Maps says the nearby Johnson Bridge Hot Springs are closed, lots of people were out enjoying them along the river. The trail along Green Creek is a nice hike with decent berry patches.Weather: It can hit 100 degrees here. We got lucky and it didn't.Internet: The Pine Cafe in Pine has good WiFi.
@JohnR2194126 · Camped on Jul 30, 2023 at Campsite #12
The camp hosts were extremely kind and helpful in every way!
@McKaleeC959123 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #1
Camp hosts were awesome, clean facilities, beautiful spots. But watch your trash cans as skunks like to get into them. :)
@JenniferM11870 · Camped on Jul 24, 2023 at Campsite #3
Loved this campsite. The camp host were awesome. Easy to talk to. even though it is summer time, the campsite was not busy. Quiet and peaceful. Saw mama and baby deers.
@JenniferM11870 · Camped on Jul 24, 2023 at Campsite #4
Loved this campsite.
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