Powerplant Campground
Open seasonally from mid-May through mid-October. First-come, first-served basis. 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
Power Plant Campground sits at the end of a 69-mile drive on Forest Service Road 268 from the Arrowrock Reservoir turnoff on Highway 21. The campground features 24 sites nestled along the Middle Fork Boise River near the historic mining town of Atlanta, Idaho. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and grill, with vault toilets and potable drinking water from a hand pump available. The nearby Power Plant/Middle Fork Trailhead provides direct access to the Sawtooth Wilderness, heading northeast into a lake-filled basin. The trailhead offers equestrian facilities including a loading/unloading ramp, stock stall, and corral, though horse and pack animal camping is not permitted within the campground itself. The Middle Fork Boise River offers quality fishing for rainbow trout and whitefish. Note that FS Road 268 is narrow and may be rough in places. Allow extra travel time and use caution, especially with larger vehicles.
Directions
From Boise, take State Highway 21 north to the Arrowrock Reservoir turnoff. Travel east on Forest Service Road 268 (Middle Fork Boise River Road) approximately 69 miles. The road is narrow and may be rough. Allow plenty of time for the drive.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 392-3700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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