Warm Lake Campground
Boise National Forest, Idaho
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As of October 2026, Warm Lake Campground is a campground in Boise National Forest, Idaho with 7 campsites. Warm Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Warm Lake Campground is located at 44.6522° N, 115.6556° W.
- people allowed on 6 of 7 sites
- 8
- people allowed on the largest site
- 16
Warm Lake Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Campsites at Warm Lake Campground
- Standard 7
What an RV fits
- 30 ft1 site
- 35 ft2 sites
- 40 ft1 site
- 60 ft3 sites
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad, horse riding.
All sites at Warm Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the WARM loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Standard | 8 | 30 ft |
| 003 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft |
| 004 | Standard | 8 | 35 ft |
| 006 Double Site | Standard | 16 | 60 ft |
| 007 | Standard | 8 | 40 ft |
| 009 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
| 010 | Standard | 8 | 60 ft |
About Warm Lake Campground
Overview
Warm Lake Campground is near the eastern shore of beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
Recreation
Warm Lake offers great fishing opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow, lake and bull trout. Boating, canoeing and swimming are popular activities. A developed swim beach is available less than a quarter-mile away, at Warm Lake Lodge.
Billy Rice Swim Beach is just over a mile from the campground, on the north side of the lake. The area offers a day-use site for picnicking and swimming. A boat ramp is located at nearby Shoreline Campground.
The surrounding area offers great hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding, and hunting. The WeWuKiye (Wa Wu Kia) Trail No. 252 was recently built and can be accessed at Shoreline Campground. It is popular for hiking and mountain biking.
For off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Telephone Ridge Trail No. 112 offers 20 miles of trails for all riding levels, with staging areas within the campground and up the road at Shoreline Campground.
Facilities
This small campground provides campsites equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided at the campground, but electricity is not available.
Roads and parking spurs within the facility are gravel. The lake is not visible from the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a scenic forest of towering, old-growth ponderosa pine, which provides partial shade in the campground. Chipmunk Creek runs alongside the campground. Summer wildflowers are abundant.
A variety of wildlife including bears, deer, elk, fox, grouse, eagles, osprey, grosbeaks, whooping cranes and otters, lives around the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Warm Lake Lodge is located across the road from the campground and has a restaurant and small store with camping and fishing essentials.
Rules and notices at Warm Lake Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Warm Lake Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Idaho OHV Safety Message
Bears frequent the area; please keep a clean camp and be bear aware
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Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.
Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Warm Lake Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Warm Lake Campground?
Warm Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Warm Lake Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Warm Lake 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 Warm Lake Campground have?
Warm Lake Campground has 7 campsites.
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