PENNY SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
Open mid-May through mid-September. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted. No potable water available.
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
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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