Queens River Campground
The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through mid-October, weather and snow conditions permitting. No reservations are accepted; all sites are first-come, first-served. No potable water is available and toilets are locked during the winter closure.
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
Queens River Campground is a quiet, free primitive campground with just 4 sites, situated near Atlanta, Idaho along the Middle Fork Boise River corridor in the Boise National Forest. The remote setting provides a true backcountry feel with basic amenities including vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and grills. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. Just north of the campground, at the end of Forest Service Road 206, lies a trailhead providing access into the Sawtooth Wilderness along the Queens River. Another trailhead west of the campground along Eagle Creek connects to Black Warrior Trail, a multiuse trail heading north. These trails offer excellent opportunities for day hiking, backpacking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Access requires traveling Forest Service Road 268 (Middle Fork Boise River Road), which is very narrow and rough in places. Allow plenty of time for the approximately 62-mile drive from the Arrowrock Reservoir turnoff. Horse and pack animals are not permitted at the campground itself.
Directions
From Boise, travel State Highway 21 north to the Arrowrock Reservoir turnoff. Travel east along Forest Service Road 268 (Middle Fork Boise River Road) approximately 62 miles, passing Arrowrock Dam and several other campgrounds. FS Road 268 is very narrow and may be rough; use caution and allow plenty of time.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Queens River Campground | |
| Boise NF Alerts & Closures |
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