Baumgartner Campground, Fairfield, ID

Baumgartner Campground is located in the Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest (2 hrs 19 min east of Boise, ID) with an elevation of 5,780 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 76 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $10.00 to $100.00. Activities include biking, ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails.

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(208) 764-3202 (Information)
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$10 - $100

Campsite Reviews (48)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		73%
4 star		17%
3 star		4%
2 star		2%
1 star		0%

@TeresaC3126082 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #36

I love Baumgartner park, but this year we were inundated with hornets. We asked the camp host who said there was a nest in the camp site right next to ours. Bummer. I got stung, as well as my friend.

@JulieC9513135 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #35

Site #35 is so wonderful that we cannot say enough good things about it! Such a LARGE and comfortable site with direct access to the river. The campground was extremely well maintained and we felt so safe here.It is a very long drive off the beaten path but BEAUTIFUL the whole way!We wish we had so much more time to stay here.

@CindyA3132276 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #22

My family and I have been coming here since my kids were little. This year, we brought my 2 young grandsons here and they loved it, too!

@MarkB1441206 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #20

One our most favorite places to visit each summer. We had a double space which was more than enough room for all of us to enjoy ourselves. Swam in the river, visited the hot springs and caught a couple of fish from the bridge. We will be back next summer for sure

@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Jul 2, 2024 at Campsite #32

We love this campground, though it was certainly crazy over July 4 with 3-4 families staying in many single campsites. We got a few quiet sessions in the hot springs, but one time it went from two of us to over 30(!) from one family group in 15 minutes. Not a problem except they took over the spring for over two hours. We were prepared for a lot of exuberant campers during the holiday, though, and everyone was quiet after 10 pm.Pros: No ATVs allowed.Paved road, trail to swimming hole, and sites keep down the dust and are great for kids on bikes and people in wheelchairs.Roomy, beautiful sites with good separation from other campers, nice tent pads, tables, fire rings, and stove/grille tables.Hot springs is drained every night so no loud parties at it.Many places along the river to set up your chairs, even if your site is across the road.Nice little nature trail and swimming hole at the far end of the campground.Cons (do better, campers!):Our site was peppered with small garbage, confetti, candy wrappers, melted marshmallows, and chicken bones that my dog ate. :-(Our picnic table and grille table were covered with sticky juice, ketchup, and grease. No wonder a bear was reported nearby.The previous campers left a honey bucket full of feces and/or diapers in the bushes at our site. So gross! Many thanks to the host for promptly taking care of it.Non-stop ATV and side-by-side traffic across the river on the holiday weekend were loud and created a lot of dust.

@GeraldW5854649 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #4

Very clean and beautiful campsite. Wish I lived closer so I could enjoy it more.

@PaulJ4100707 · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #11

The campground was awesome. Rest rooms were clean and spotless. Campground host are doing s superior job. Lots of Ponderosa pine trees. Shady camp site 10 A and 11 A. I complain there is not enough room for a 5th wheel and truck in the limited parking space. The truck ends up in the roadway a little. Could cause an accident

@JamesV6022367 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #29

The campground itself was beautiful. The campsites are first rate - level, clean, private. We loved the hot tub but it was pretty crowded. It was a trudge getting to the campground with our trailer (very long dirt road). We expected more hiking trails but the trails were more geared towards the ATVs and dirt bikes.

@LynnP6546689 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #22

This is a well taken care of campground. There was a problem with the potable water, but that was taken care of. The worst thing was that there was a dead elk calf that made the evenings almost unbearable, could of used a gas mask

@KellyJ6E0B7C97 · Camped on Aug 7, 2023 at Campsite #11

The facility's restrooms and dressing rooms and hot pool area was clean. It was easy to get around the camp area and the river was refreshing. We enjoyed the proximity of the Camp area to Featherville, Pine, and the Trinity lake areas. I know it depends on the season and weather but we encountered very few mosquitos or snakes. We like the fact that all ATV and Trail Motor Cycles could to roam through the camp grounds and the roads in the camp ground were paved. Overall we really enjoyed the camp grounds.

@amyk3881819 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #22

Great campground! Clean, large spaces not up against your neighbor- nice, new picnic tables and bathrooms! Will go again for sure!

@CheriGA3A108F3 · Camped on Jun 19, 2023 at Campsite #38

Beautiful location!

@DebraB3515095 · Camped on Jun 13, 2023 at Campsite #8

Beautiful campground with fully paved road and campsites. Very clean restrooms. Campground hosts friendly and helpful. Hot spring pool was the perfect temperature! But beware of Forest Road 227 east of Featherville where the pavement ends. It took us over half an hour to drive those 9 miles. Unavoidable deep potholes everywhere with maximum speed of 5-10 mph in many spots.

@DawnR6392552 · Camped on Jun 3, 2023 at Campsite #30

Lots of hiking trails outside and near the campground. Hot spring was very busy but were able to find a couple times that weren't TOO busy to soak. Beautiful area and site was nice and well kept. Will camp here again (we tent camp)

@ScottR9542386 · Camped on Jun 1, 2023 at Campsite #100

We loved the large family campground. Lots of room and quiet. Only wish it had water. Had to drive up to the other camp ground to get water access.

@ChrisS8694045 · Camped on Jul 28, 2022 at Campsite #22

Great place to stay!

@BarbaraH643159 · Camped on Jul 9, 2022 at Campsite #8

Large spacious campground!!!!

@TimothyH300936 · Camped on Jul 9, 2022 at Campsite #31

Wonderful place to camp

@JaredH8168368 · Camped on Jun 27, 2022 at Campsite #6

Clean bathrooms! Very well kept campground. If you don't like snakes you should camp somewhere else.

@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Jun 20, 2022 at Campsite #28

What a great campground. The camp host is the best. He keeps the place clean and working. The F.S. crew cleans the pool. and rest rooms weekly. The experience at Bumgartner keeps John proud of what he has offered for everyone. The nature trail is a real bonus as well.

@JaredT8893369 · Camped on Jun 13, 2022 at Campsite #20

great experience, clean site, and peaceful. Love that the side by sides are to be trailered in and out - keeps the campground quieter and safer for kids.

@TeresaC3126082 · Camped on Jun 5, 2022 at Campsite #30

Nice, quiet, and clean campground. In previous years we camped here, the pool would get cleaned, but I never saw it as clean as when the cleaner guy (I think his name is Tyler) did it this time. He really pressure washed it well. No green algae left.

@BrianB7534319 · Camped on Jun 2, 2022 at Campsite #30

Beautiful campground! I like that it’s paved and they don’t allow motorcycles, 4-wheelers, side-by-sides, etc. in the campground.

@KelliS8708485 · Camped on Jun 2, 2022 at Campsite #8

Absolutely love Baumgartners!!!

@MeganK962 · Camped on Sep 10, 2021 at Campsite #11

Have been to this campground a number of times over the years and it’s one of my favorites l! It’s always clean and peaceful.

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