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Ninemeyer Campground

14 mi east of Idaho City, ID · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Ninemeyer Campground

**Overview:** **Due to a wildfire, there are no amenities at the campground.** **Currently there are no developed campfire rings therefore when Stage 1 fire restrictions area in effect, no fires are permitted.** A stay at Ninemeyer Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered along the (Middle Fork Boise River Road) Forest Service (FS) Road 268. Weather is usually good from mid-May through late September and is easily accessible by car in good weather, although the road is sometimes rough and the drive can be seemingly long. Check with the Mountain Home Ranger District (208-587-7961) on road conditions before heading out. **Natural Features:** The campground is situated along the river and wildlife watchers may want to look for deer and elk. Waterfowl, eagles and osprey are attracted to the river. **Recreation:** There are several trails in the area. The…

  • Season: June – October
  • Managed by: Boise National Forest, FS
  • Where: 14 mi east of Idaho City, ID · 43.75591, -115.5685

Things to do:

FishingSwimmingBikingOff-road (OHV)Wildlife & birdingHunting

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

35°
15°Jan
40°
17°Feb
48°
24°Mar
56°
29°Apr
66°
36°May
74°
42°Jun
85°
48°Jul
84°
46°Aug
75°
38°Sep
60°
30°Oct
43°
23°Nov
33°
15°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Ninemeyer Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
NeinmeyerATV roadat camp0.1 mi
Spur 268EcATV road1.9 mi0.2 mi
Short CreekHorse, Dirt bike2.8 mi3.0 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Water fill-up: 12 mi
Propane: 17.3 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.