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Overview: A stay at Troutdale Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River. Weather is usually good from mid-May through late September and is easily accessible by car in good weather, although the road is sometimes rough and the drive can be seemingly long. Checking with the Idaho City Ranger District (208-392-6681) on road conditions before heading out is recommended. Natural Features: The campground is situated along the river and wildlife watchers may want to look for deer and elk. Waterfowl, eagles and osprey are attracted to the river. Recreation: Trail #130 begins nearby, leading to Bald Mountain. Check the Idaho City Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for trails in the area that are open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and off-road vehicles. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. The Middle Fork Boise River offers excellent trout fishing and good swimming holes. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season.
From Boise, Idaho, travel State Highway 21 north to the turnoff of the Arrowrock Reservoir. Travel east along the Forest Service (FS) road 268 approximately 33 miles. You will travel past the Arrowrock Dam and several other campgrounds before arriving at Troutdale Campground. The FS road 268 is narrow in places and may be rough. Use caution when driving to your site.
One of the greatest places on this planet huge Campground with a bathroom nice River Running by and a natural hot spring pool within 10 minutes it's a long slow Road getting there but if you take it all in it's well worth the drive
I was very disappointed in the upkeep of Troutdale. Maybe it was because I was there the weekend after the July 4th weekend. Hey folks, the FS can only do so much. We, you, have to take out what you bring in. Leaving your trash behind, food left in the burn rings, broken beer bottles, aluminum cans, attracts bees. . . there were lots of them, and detracts from the camping experience that we all want to enjoy.
A bit windy due to the location. It doesn't have the best access for swimming but it's a great fishing spot and the bathroom there was clean and well maintained. Be super careful on the drive out there the road is treacherous and not everyone is careful or pays attention. It is a great camp spot but it does get busy during the weekends in the summer so go early if you want a good spot.
Great place to camp. Easily accessible, the river is easy to get to as well as close by hiking. Area was clean and kept up by previous campers also. The scenery is gorgeous. Huge thunder shower while we were there. The lightning seemed like it was right on top of us, illuminating the tent! The rain came down so hard, came in our tent. Washed the road out in a few spots on the way out. Made the road sketchy. Over all wonderful place to camp. Will go again.
