Little Roaring River Lake Campground

About

Little Roaring River Lake Campground is a small, primitive campground with just four sites located at 7,900 feet elevation in the heart of the Trinity Recreation Area. The campground sits in a dense lodgepole pine forest between the Upper Roaring River and Little Roaring River Lake, one of four subalpine lakes in the area along with Big Roaring River Lake, Big Trinity Lake, and Little Trinity Lake. The surrounding Boise Mountains create a dramatic backdrop, with Trinity Mountain, the tallest peak in the range at 9,700 feet, rising to the south. The campground provides basic amenities including fire rings, grills, picnic tables, and vault toilets. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. No fees are required and all sites are first-come, first-served. An information kiosk at the campground offers details about the area's natural history and resources. Recreation opportunities abound. The Little Roaring River Trail departs from near the campground and heads north, open to hikers, mountain bikers, and motorcycles. Anglers can fish the nearby lakes for rainbow and cutthroat trout. No motorboats are permitted on the lakes. Horses and pack animals are not allowed at the campground itself. The area is a haven for elk and deer, with occasional black bear sightings.

Directions

From Boise, take I-84 east to Mountain Home, then Highway 20 east for 35 miles to the Pine/Featherville turnoff. Travel north on Forest Highway 61 for 29 miles to Forest Service Road 172, then 15 miles northwest to FS Road 129, and continue 3 miles to the Guard Station junction. The road is paved to FS 172; beyond that it is dirt surface and trailer traffic is not recommended.