Big Roaring River Lake Campground
Currently closed due to snow. The campground typically opens mid-July and closes at the end of September, depending on snow conditions. First-come, first-served; no advance reservations.
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.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
Nestled in a dense lodgepole pine forest along the East Fork Roaring River at 7,900 feet, Big Roaring River Lake Campground offers a quiet alpine retreat within the Trinity Recreation Area. The campground is surrounded by four subalpine lakes: Big Roaring River Lake, Little Roaring River Lake, Big Trinity Lake, and Little Trinity Lake. Trinity Mountain, the tallest peak in the Boise Range at 9,700 feet, rises to the south. The 12 primitive campsites feature vault toilets and picnic tables. Anglers can fish the river and nearby lakes for rainbow and cutthroat trout, and a hand-carry boat launch accommodates canoes and kayaks. Trailheads near the campground access the William H. Pogue National Recreation Trail and Lava Mountain Trail, both open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and two-wheeled ATVs. The Lava Mountain Trail passes three scenic lakes en route to Lava Mountain. Wildlife watchers may spot elk, deer, and occasional black bears. After snowmelt, typically in early July, the landscape is blanketed with summer wildflowers. The summit of Trinity Mountain is the highest drivable point in Idaho, offering panoramic views from a lookout tower.
Directions
From Boise, travel east on I-84 to Mountain Home. Take Highway 20 east for 35 miles to the Pine/Featherville turnoff. Travel north on Forest Highway 61 for 29 miles to FS Road 172. Proceed 15 miles northwest to FS Road 129, then continue 3 miles to the campground. Pavement ends at FS Road 172; the remaining road is dirt and trailer traffic is not recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 373-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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