Bull Trout Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Redfish RV Dump Site · 20.0 mi
- Coordinates
- 44.3061, -115.2572
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Bull Trout Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Bull Trout Lake at an elevation of 6,900 feet. The lake offers great fishing and canoeing opportunities. Many trails for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding are in the area. Only equestrian users may reserve equestrian sites. If an equestrian site is not reserved, it may be occupied by other user groups on a first-come, first-served basis.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Bull Trout Campground free?
No. Bull Trout Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Bull Trout Campground?
From Boise, Idaho, travel north along State Highway 55 to Banks, Idaho approxiamtely 38 miles. At Banks, turn right (east) onto State Highway 17 (Banks/Lowman Road) and travel to Lowman, 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. At milepost 107, turn left onto Forest Service Road 520. Proceed along the dirt road 2 miles to the campground.
What are the rules at Bull Trout Campground?
Only equestian users may reserve equestrian sites.
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.
