Ten Mile Campground
TEN MILE CAMPGROUND
Part of Boise National Forest
Overview
Ten Mile is small campground, a quick 48 mile drive from Boise, Idaho, along State Highway 21 on the Idaho City Ranger District of the Boise National Forest. The campground is about 10 miles past the Historic Idaho City and is split into two sections (Upper and Lower) by the highway. This area is known for its beautiful old forest of Ponderosa Pine. Wildflowers abound in the summer months. Fishing opportunities in Mores Creek and some campsites have creek access.
Facilities
The campground sites have campfire rings, picnic tables and a vault toilet, and a hand pump for potable water.
Recreation
There are numerous opportunities to go hiking, biking, horseback rising and ride off-road vehicles within a short car ride away. In the winter the area is a playgound for winter sports including cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-6681.Important Notices
- Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Water from hand pump is tested monthly for contaminants and will be abruptly shut off if not currently potable. Please plan accordingly with your own water supply in case of a shut off during your stay.
Pets must be on a leash at all times.
Campfires are allowed in fire rings ONLY, unless fire restrictions are in place. Contact Idaho City Ranger District for updates regarding fire restrictions.
Quiet hours are from 10pm-6am
No trash service: Pack-in-Pack-out
Reservations cancelled last minute due to weather or smoke conditions will not be refunded unless campground is closed to the public
Generators only permitted from 6am-10pm.
Sites 1, 8, 9, 10, and 15 are adjacent and within close proximity to Highway 21.
Sites 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, and 15 have direct access to creek.
Closest cell service is in Idaho City (approx. 10 miles) or Mores Creek Summit (approx. 5 miles)
Site 6 is tent only - NO TRAILER ACCESS
For questions regarding the campground, please contact the Idaho City Ranger District at (208) 392-6681
For questions regarding reservations and refunds, please contact Recreation.gov customer service.
Directions
<p>From Idaho City travel State Highway 21 north for about 10 miles to the campground. There are signed entrances on the left and right sides of the road, as this campground is divided on either side of the highway.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 208-392-6681
P.O. Box 129Idaho City, Idaho 83631
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop Lower Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Upper Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Lower Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Lower Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Lower Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Upper Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Lower Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Upper Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Lower Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Lower Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Upper Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Lower Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Lower Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Upper Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Upper Ten Mile, Type Standard Nonelectric
