Shafer Butte Campground, Boise, ID

Shafer Butte Campground is located in the Idaho City Ranger District, Boise National Forest (1 hr northeast of Boise, ID) with an elevation of 6,682 feet. There are a total of 9 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid June to the end of September. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Fees range from $10.00 to $75.00. Activities include biking, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (22)

3.6 out of 5

5 star		41%
4 star		18%
3 star		14%
2 star		0%
1 star		18%

@HeatherM776338 · Camped on Aug 17, 2023 at Campsite #14

Great location close to Bogus and the trail systems, it is a basic campground with no running water or trash service so be prepared!

@Stacyk6593205 · Camped on Jun 26, 2022 at Campsite #12

Spots were right next to each other. No privacy. All walk to spots. With that being said. Camps were clean and the view was amazing

@CordellB424107 · Camped on Jun 24, 2022 at Campsite #12

Super close to Boise! Campsites are close to one another with smaller tent pads (we have large family so have to overlap onto the walkway in the camp site). Other than that, Beautiful area, amazing view and nice hiking trail nearby. No complaints, just know it's not a spacious camping area. Bathroom was nearby and clean

@SteveS6334481 · Camped on Aug 18, 2021 at Campsite #9

Beautiful site. Well maintained and clean. Camp pads are a bit too close together for comfort if it was full. Very difficult to find off of google maps. Definitely a place that could use detailed directions on the rental site

@SteveS759 · Camped on Aug 18, 2021 at Campsite #9

@JohnG210 · Camped on Aug 8, 2021 at Campsite #9

Campsite clean, quiet, uncrowded, with protected fire pits.

@JohnG7676070 · Camped on Aug 8, 2021 at Campsite #9

Campsite clean, quiet, uncrowded, with protected fire pits.

@briannac348913 · Camped on Jun 29, 2021 at Campsite #9

The only reason I am leaving a low review it because we were unable to even find the campsite. There was zero signage. The road that GPS lead us to was an 4x4 trail that was one lane and we had to turn around because our 4 runner could not make it any further. We really wish we could have found the campground. We also tried to use the directions given by the website.

@briannac412 · Camped on Jun 29, 2021 at Campsite #9

@EricaC751 · Camped on Jun 22, 2021 at Campsite #9

So gorgeous! We had such a fun time. We are camping beginners, and this site was perfect! This site does have a bathroom, but however no running water anywhere. Cellphone signal is in and out throughout the day. We stayed at spot #9, which was one of the best in my opinion. However spot #10 was AMAZING, and it's a first come first serve! (FREE!!)

@EricaC2835606 · Camped on Jun 22, 2021 at Campsite #9

@elizabeth19786 · Camped on Jul 18, 2020 at Campsite #13

This is a great campground and hiking area.

@elizabeth19786 · Camped on Jul 18, 2020 at Campsite #14

This is a great campground and hiking area.

@ElizabethC481 · Camped on Jul 18, 2020 at Campsite #13

This is a great campground and hiking area.

@ElizabethC481 · Camped on Jul 18, 2020 at Campsite #14

This is a great campground and hiking area.

@KyleM423 · Camped on Jul 27, 2019 at Campsite #11

Sites are too close together. We stayed at 11 and there was no afternoon shade so it was very hot.

@KyleM6109393 · Camped on Jul 27, 2019 at Campsite #11

Sites are too close together. We stayed at 11 and there was no afternoon shade so it was very hot.

@PaulB694 · Camped on Jul 26, 2019 at Campsite #GSE

Our Search and Rescue training went very well at Shaffer Butte, we expect to be using this area again in the future. This is close enough to Boise, yet remote enough to provide realistic situations and terrain not found in the valley.

@TravisW358 · Camped on Jul 12, 2019 at Campsite #14

Camp sites are too small and too close to each other. The majority of the camp ground is thick brush.

@BeckyD284 · Camped on Jul 2, 2019 at Campsite #14

The restrooms were out of service due to run off. However, there were no signs at the entryway and nothing online. When we asked the host about it, he simply said I don’t know. So this led to numerous people literally shitting in the woods without the proper gear.

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