Abbott Campground
Abbott Campground is a primitive non-reservation campground composed of 7 units located on the South Fork of the Boise River. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and restrooms. Tubing, and fishing are popular activities. There is a footbridge located on the west end of the camp area that crosses the river and accesses the Abbot Gulch area.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Fees will be charged from mid-May until October 31. $6.00 per night for single sites, $12.00 per night for double sites. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May 15 to October 31 |
| Forest | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Booking | This is a non-reservation camp site. |
| Fees | Fees will be charged from mid-May until October 31. $6.00 per night for single sites, $12.00 per night for double sites. |
| Rules | Pets must be leashed in the campground. All camp fires must be attended. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 43.6087° N, 115.2179° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireEast Fork
13 mi from the campground · 266 acres · 5% contained
- PrescribedParadise Rx
18 mi from the campground · 400 acres
- PrescribedRx Mores South
30 mi from the campground · 245 acres
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
36 mi from the campground · 63 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Boise Gear Collective ↗ | 49.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Allan Marsh Travel Center ↗ | 51.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
A Video Tour of Abbott Campground on the South Fork of the Boise River
Worth a stop
- 1.7 miPine Gulch Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.1 miElk Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.8 miDeer Creek Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miAbbot Gulch Trail0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.3 miAbbot Jeep Trail0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 9 more
- 1.7 miPine Gulch ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.4 miShake Creek ↗9.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.6 miVirginia Gulch ↗13.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.7 miKelly Creek/Virginia Gulch Con1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.7 miPine Gulch Trailhead ↗Boise National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Sawtooth National Forest.
- inSawtooth National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,190,139 acres
- 0.3 miBoise National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,526,862 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Featherville SchoolBuilding · Featherville · 2.1 mi
- South Boise Historic Mining DistrictHistoric district · Rocky Bar and · 6.2 mi
- Atlanta Dam and Power PlantStructure · Atlanta · 13.7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Abbott Campground?
No. Abbott Campground is first-come, first-served. This is a non-reservation camp site. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Abbott Campground?
Fees will be charged from mid-May until October 31. $6.00 per night for single sites, $12.00 per night for double sites.
Source: Forest Service
Is Abbott Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 15 to October 31.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Abbott Campground?
Abbott Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Abbott Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Chaparral Campground (0.8 mi, first-come), Willow Creek Campground (3.7 mi, first-come), and Willow Creek Transfer Camp (4.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby