PENNY SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
Open mid-May through mid-September. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted. No potable water available.
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.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
About
Penny Springs Campground offers a secluded camping experience in Boise National Forest, ideal for those seeking solitude away from the summer crowds at nearby Warm Lake. The campground sits beneath a pine forest canopy approximately 27 miles east of Cascade, Idaho, providing a peaceful basecamp for exploring the surrounding backcountry. The small campground features primitive sites equipped with fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring their own drinking water as potable water is not available. Dogs are welcome but must remain on leash. Recreation opportunities abound in the area, including fishing in nearby streams, wildlife viewing, and access to hiking and horseback riding trails via the Cupp Corral and Dollar Creek Ridge trailheads. The late summer months reward visitors with huckleberry picking and wildflower-covered trails.
Directions
From Boise, travel approximately 80 miles north on State Highway 55 to Cascade. Continue 1 mile north on Highway 55 to the Forest Highway 22 (Warm Lake Highway) turnoff. Turn east and travel approximately 23 miles to the intersection of Forest Highway 22 and Forest Service Road 474. Proceed north on FS Road 474 approximately 4 miles to Penny Springs Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Penny Springs Campground |
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