About Golden Gate Campground
The Golden Gate Campground offers 9 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots. **Natural Features:** The campground sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Salmon River. Wildlife watchers may see deer, elk, bear and moose. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring overhead. **Recreation:** The campground is near several trailheads into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. Check on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for non-motorized and motorized trails. The area is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for…
- Season: Mid-May – Mid-September
- Managed by: USFS - Boise National Forest
- Where: 2 mi south of Yellow Pine, ID · 44.93548, -115.48512
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Sep–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Golden Hill Road | ATV road | at camp | 3.1 mi |
| Quartz Creek | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 6.2 mi |
| Parks Peak | Hiking | 2.6 mi | 6.7 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.Stargazing nearby: Ponderosa State Park Star Party (Astronomy festival), 31 mi.
Camps nearby
- Johnson Creek Guard Station 0.6 mi
- Yellow Pine Campground 1.3 mi
- Murph's RV Park 2 mi
- Old East Fork Camping Area 2.3 mi
- Ice Hole Campground 3.3 mi
- Deadman Bar Camping Area 8.8 mi