Antelope
Closed for construction from March 5, 2026 through November 1, 2026. The campground is being modernized to add RV camping capacity, additional campsites, improved amenities, and a new toilet facility. When normally operating, the campground is open mid-May through late September.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
From Recreation.gov
A location closure has been issued, and the facility is closed at this time. Reservation-holders will receive an email with additional information. Please check back for location closure updates.
About
Antelope Campground occupies a forested setting on the north end of Sagehen Reservoir in Idaho's Boise National Forest. At 5,031 feet elevation, the campground is shaded by towering Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir, and grand fir. Most sites offer plentiful shade with some partial lake views. Summer temperatures typically range from 80-90 degrees during the day with cool nights. The campground features 13 standard nonelectric single-family sites plus one large group tent area accommodating up to 30 people. All sites include picnic tables and fire rings; the group site also has a grill. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the camp host. Sagehen Reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, and rainbow trout fishing with a boat ramp and dock located within the campground. The non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail provides a 4-mile loop around the lake with fishing spots, scenic viewpoints, and wildlife watching. The Sagehen and KYAOTT ATV trail systems accessible nearby offer over 35 miles of trails for off-road vehicles, motorcycles, mountain bikers, and horseback riders.
Directions
From Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, take State Highway 52 for 9 miles, then turn right on Sweet/Ola Highway and travel 16 miles to Ola. From Ola, continue 10 miles northeast on FS Road 618, then turn right on FS Road 626 and follow it for 7 miles. Turn left on FS Road 614 and travel about 2 miles to Sagehen Reservoir. Antelope Campground is on the north end of the reservoir.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.boise_inbox@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 365-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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