Barneys Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Redfish RV Dump Site · 38.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 44.3263, -115.6487
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Barneys Campground is located on the northeast shore of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities at this site.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Barneys Campground free?
No. Barneys Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Barneys Campground?
From Boise, Idaho, travel north along State Highway 55 to Banks, Idaho approximately 31 miles. At Lowman, turn left at the intersection of State Highway 17 and State Highway 21. Proceed northeast towards Stanley, Idaho along State Highway 21 appoximately 40 miles. Along the route, you will travel past Banner Summit, Bull Trout Campground and eventually arrive at hte Forest Service (FS) Road 579 turnoff. Turn (west0 onto FS Road at Banner Creek/ Cape Horn Summit. There is a big parking area and an information board. Travel along FS Road 579 through Bear Valley and past the Elk Creek Guard Station Cabins. Eventually FS Road 579 will intersect with FS Road 555. At this junction, turn left and proceed south along FS Road 555 to the reservior. There are four campgounds at the reservoir.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
