U.S. Forest Service · Salmon-Challis National Forest · Idaho

Iron Bog Campground

This campground has 21 campsites with a maximum length trailer size of 35 foot. Seven sites are located along Iron Bog creek and the rest are out in the open sage-brush. There is one hand pump (during summer months) and two accessible restrooms. Four campsites have shade-awnings. Non-reservable campground with a $10.00/night fee. Hitching rail available outside of the campground, no horses are allowed in the campground. One group campsite with 25 person capacity. Nearby Iron Bog Lake, Brockie Lake and Fishpole Lake. Smiley Mountain looms overhead. Use is light, with the exception of holiday weekends.

First-come, first-served21 sitesFrom $10 per nightTents only

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Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$10 per Night for single unit is charged for overnight use at this site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

Season5/25 to 9/30
ForestSalmon-Challis National Forest
BookingNo reservations taken
Fees$10 per Night for single unit is charged for overnight use at this site.
Rules35 foot limit on size of RV's and campers

Salmon-Challis National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Iron Bog Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.96 inches of precipitation, 20.8 inches of snowFebruary: 1.45 inches of precipitation, 15.3 inches of snowMarch: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 5.4 inches of snowApril: 1.13 inches of precipitation, 4.6 inches of snowMay: 1.62 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJune: 1.21 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.65 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowOctober: 1.29 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowNovember: 1.12 inches of precipitation, 8.5 inches of snowDecember: 2.19 inches of precipitation, 22.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 16.0°F averageFebruary: 19.5°F averageMarch: 28.6°F averageApril: 37.8°F averageMay: 46.8°F averageJune: 55.6°F averageJuly: 65.4°F averageAugust: 63.4°F averageSeptember: 53.9°F averageOctober: 40.3°F averageNovember: 26.0°F averageDecember: 16.0°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Craters Of The Moon, 17 miles from the campground at 5,914 feet, station USC00102260 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 80 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 25 to September 30.

Getting there

Coordinates43.6500° N, 113.7651° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗23.5 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Antelope Road - Fr 137 ↗
    7.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 1.8 mi
    Fish Creek Summit ↗
    6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.2 mi
    Hurst Canyon ↗
    9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 2.8 mi
    Muldoon-Ironbog ↗
    6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3 mi
    Marcroft Camping
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 3.4 mi
    Big Springs Trail
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Iron Bog Campground?

No. Iron Bog Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations taken Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Iron Bog Campground?

$10 per Night for single unit is charged for overnight use at this site.

Source: Forest Service

How many sites does Iron Bog Campground have?

21 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Iron Bog Campground?

Iron Bog Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Iron Bog Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Copper Creek/Garfield Campground (8.7 mi, first-come), Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground (10.7 mi, first-come), and Star Hope Campground (11 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby