Sagehen Creek

About

Sagehen Creek Campground is located on the shores of scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4,997 feet in Boise National Forest. The campground contains nine single-family sites nestled in a forest of towering Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir, and grand fir, which provide plentiful shade in most sites. Some sites afford lake views. The reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, and rainbow trout fishing, with a 15 mph speed limit. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground. The Sagehen Reservoir Trail, a 4-mile loop around the lake, offers great fishing spots, beautiful viewpoints, and wildlife watching opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Joe's Creek Trail begins not far from the campground, and the Sagehen and KYAOTT ATV Trail Systems can be accessed near the reservoir, offering more than 35 miles of trails for ATVs and motorcycles, as well as hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Local wildlife includes deer, elk, black bear, goshawk, woodpeckers, and boreal owls. Summer temperatures range from 80 to 90 degrees during the day with cool nights. A variety of berries and mushrooms can be found throughout the area.

Directions

From Horseshoe Bend, Idaho take Highway 52 for 9 miles west to the junction with the Sweet/Ola Highway. Turn north and travel 16 miles to Ola, Idaho. Travel north through Ola and follow FS Rd 618, 18 miles to Sagehen Reservoir (FS Road 626). Turn right and continue on FS Rd 626 for 7 miles. Take a left on FS Rd 614 and travel about 2 miles to Sage Hen Reservoir. Sagehen Campground is on the east side of the reservoir.