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Bull Trout Campground

Boise National Forest, Idaho

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As of October 2026, Bull Trout Campground is a campground in Boise National Forest, Idaho with 33 campsites. Bull Trout Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Bull Trout Campground is located at 44.2980° N, 115.2555° W.

people allowed on 24 of 33 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites: 50

Bull Trout Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Bull Trout Campground

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Standard 27
Equestrian 4
Group 2
Accessible 22

What an RV fits

30 ft10 sites
50 ft2 sites
55 ft6 sites
60 ft3 sites
65 ft3 sites
70 ft3 sites
75 ft1 site
85 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Dirt road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Bull Trout Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
016	BUL1	Standard	8	50 ft	Accessible
017	BUL1	Standard	8	70 ft	Accessible
018	BUL1	Standard	8	50 ft	Accessible
019 - Double Site	BUL1	Standard	16	85 ft	Accessible
020 - Double Site	BUL1	Standard	16	65 ft	Accessible
021	BUL1	Standard	8	55 ft	Accessible
022	BUL1	Standard	8	55 ft	Accessible
023 - Double Site	BUL1	Standard	16	55 ft	Accessible
024	BUL1	Standard	8	55 ft	Accessible
025	BUL1	Standard	8	60 ft	Accessible
026	BUL1	Standard	8	55 ft	Accessible
027 - Double Site	BUL1	Standard	16	55 ft	Accessible
028	BUL1	Standard	8	70 ft	Accessible
029	BUL1	Standard	8	65 ft	Accessible
030 - Double Site	BUL1	Standard	16	75 ft	Accessible
031	BUL1	Standard	8	65 ft	Accessible
032	BUL1	Standard	8	70 ft	Accessible

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
001	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
002	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
003	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
004	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
005	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
006	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
007	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
008	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
009	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
010	BULL	Standard	8	30 ft	-
033	GROU	Group	50	60 ft	Accessible
034	GROU	Group	50	60 ft	Accessible
035 - Horse Camp	HORS	Equestrian	8	-	-
036 - Horse Camp	HORS	Equestrian	8	-	Accessible
037 - Horse Camp, Double Site	HORS	Equestrian	16	-	Accessible
038 - Horse Camp, Double Site	HORS	Equestrian	16	-	Accessible

About Bull Trout Campground

Overview

Bull Trout Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Bull Trout Lake at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The lake offers great fishing and canoeing opportunities. Many trails for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding are in the area. Only equestrian users may reserve equestrian sites.

Recreation

Bull Trout Lake offers excellent canoeing and kayaking opportunities, as the lake is for non-motorized watercraft only. Anglers fish for brook and rainbow trout. A primitive boat ramp is located on the west side of the lake.

Martin Lake is nearby, offering canoeing and fishing. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout.

Many miles of trails can be found in the area, including the 11-mile Warm Spring Trail for hikers. The 35-mile Kirkham Ridge Trail is open to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking.

Facilities

This campground contains group, equestrian and single and double campsites, many of which are accessible. The group sites can accommodate up to 50 people each. Equestrian sites each contain a corral and large parking spur. Some sites are on the waterfront and have direct lake access, others have lake views.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are dirt. A campground host is on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a mixed-growth forest of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine, which offers partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Rules and notices at Bull Trout Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Bull Trout Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Idaho OHV Safety Message

Campers must have a horse to stay on an equestrian site

This is bear country; please keep a clean camp and be bear aware

Please contact the Lowman Ranger District at 208- 259-3361 for off-season camping information

Additional vehicles may be subject to parking fees

Some first-come, first-served sites may be available

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Bull Trout Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bull Trout Campground?

Bull Trout Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 33 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Bull Trout Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Bull Trout Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Bull Trout Campground have?

Bull Trout Campground has 33 campsites.