About Cartwright Ridge Campground
Cartwright Ridge Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sage Hen Reservoir in the Boise National Forest, perched at an elevation of 4,800 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the Sage Hen Reservoir Trail. The 5 Sage Hen campgrounds are a beautiful, scenic destination for recreation and adventure. **Natural Features:** The campgrounds are situated in a forest of towering Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir and grand fir. Most sites have plentiful shade and some have partial lake views. Summer temperatures range from 80-90 degrees during the day to crisp, cool nights. A variety of berries and mushrooms can be found throughout the area. Local wildlife includes deer, elk, black bear, goshawk, woodpeckers and boreal owls. **Recreation:** Sage Hen Reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, and rainbow trout fishing. A boat ramp and dock are located…
- Season: Mid-May – End of September
- Managed by: USFS - Boise National Forest
- Where: 6 mi northwest of Smiths Ferry, ID · 44.33398, -116.19157
Things to do:
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: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartwright Ridge Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Sagehen Reservoir | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Antelope Camp Ground | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Sagehen A | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Sagehen Nature Trail | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Sagehen C | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Shady Pines Campground 0.2 mi
- Antelope Campground 0.2 mi
- Sagehen Creek 0.7 mi
- Hollywood Campground 0.8 mi
- Eastside Campground (Group ONLY) 0.9 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi SW of Smiths Ferry 5.5 mi