About Box Canyon Campground
The Box Canyon Campground is situated on the canyon rim above the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. There are 16 single and 2 double units, each having tent and camper pads, fire rings, grills and picnic tables. Two of the single campsites are pull throughs. Campsites near the canyon rim are shaded by lodgepole pine and Douglas-fir. There are 2 vault toilets, water hydrants, and a bear-proof dumpster. The area is wheelchair accessible. This campground has several short trails that leave the Box Canyon Trail to access the Henry's Fork.
- Fees: - Single Site $ 25.00 - Double Site $ 50.00 - Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 7.00
- Season: May
- Managed by: Caribou-Targhee National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi south of Island Park, ID · 44.3912, -111.3989
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Canyon South | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Box Canyon | Horse | at camp | 2.9 mi |
| Box Canyon Access | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Ponds Trail C | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.6 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Buffalo River Trail | Horse | 1.7 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Last Chance Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.3 mi | 4.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Buffalo Run RV Park & Cabins 1.2 mi
- Box Canyon Campground 1.3 mi
- Buffalo (Idaho) 2.8 mi
- Buttermilk 3.1 mi
- Island Park Camp 3.4 mi
- McCrea Bridge Campground 4.9 mi