Shafer Butte
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Opens June 15 and operates through September or until closed by snow. Campground gate closes October 1. The water system is currently shut down with 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.
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.
Atlanta Area Roads 268M & 268MX1 Closure
The purpose of this order is to protect public health, safety and natural resources along two short roadways associated with the community of Atlanta's transfer station.
Granite Creek Seasonal Road Closure for Snowmobile Grooming
National Forest System Road 327 (also known as Granite Creek-Rabbit Creek Road) is closed to wheeled motorized vehicles beginning near its junction with Hwy. 21 and ending at the North Fork Boise River bridge near Deer Park.
Lava Fire Road Closure
Updated closure of National Forest System Road 625, and portions of NFSRs 653 and 624 due to safety hazards resulting from the 2024 Lava Fire. These routes are closed to motorized and mechanized travel, but open to foot and livestock use.
Public Safety Occupancy and Use on all Boise National Forest Lands
This Order applies to all National Forest System lands and roads within the Boise National Forest for purposes of public health and safety.
Flat Fire GNA Salvage Road and Trail Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety during timber operations near the Flat Fire burn area. These will be in effect from June 20 through December 31, 2025.
Lowman Ranger District Dispersed Camping Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect undeveloped campsites along portions of Highway 21 and National Forest System Roads 582 and 524 from overuse and to let highly impacted areas to recover.
William Pogue and Roaring River Trail Closure Order
Portions of the William Pogue and Roaring River Trails are closed.
South Fork Salmon Road Closure
This order prohibits motor vehicles on the South Fork Salmon River Road having more than 10,000 lbs on the steering axle and tire width less than nine inches, or more than 300 lbs per inch of tire on all axles, from March 15th through June 1st annually.
Rainbow Basin Occupancy and Use
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources values and public health and safety within Rainbow Basin.
Grimes Creek Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and natural resources.
Occupancy and Use
Details camping stay restrictions for more than 14 days during any 30-day period throughout the year.
Wilson Creek Trail System Temporary Closure to Motor Vehicle Use
The purpose of this Order is to protect big game during critical life stages.
About
Shafer Butte Campground is a tent-only facility perched at 7,000 feet elevation atop the scenic Boise Ridge Mountains, approximately 20 miles from Boise via Bogus Basin Road. Located near Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, the campground offers breathtaking views of Deer Point, Mores Mountain, and Shafer Butte summits, as well as sweeping vistas of the valley below. The campground is nestled among Douglas fir and aspen trees that provide partial shade across most sites. Single-family campsites and double sites are available, along with two accessible day-use group picnic areas that can accommodate 30 and 50 people respectively. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings, and many overnight campsites feature tent pads. Accessible vault toilets are provided, though no potable water is currently available on-site. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with the family-friendly Mores Mountain Trail beginning right in the campground. This 2-mile interpretive nature trail is just one part of the extensive Shafer Butte Trail System, which offers excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Summer wildflowers are abundant, and wildlife sightings are common. The nearby Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area and Ridge to Rivers trail system provide additional recreation opportunities. Access requires driving the final three miles on a gravel road.
Directions
From Boise, travel along Bogus Basin Road (Forest Service Road 297) for approximately 20 miles. Continue past the ski area and Nordic center. The final three miles are on a gravel road. Turn right (east) at the campground sign and travel just over a mile to the Shafer Butte Campground.
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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 | $10 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 587-7961 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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