Pioneer Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Standard Operating season is May - September, and can be seasonally contingent. You may camp in Pioneer Campground before May, but we will not start cleaning/servicing the campground until mid-May. Drinking water will not be available until Memorial weekend.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Smiley Creek Rv Dump Site · 25.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 43.4905, -114.8311
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Pioneer Campground, which is situated next to Soldier Mountain Ski Area, is a developed campground composed of 5 units on Soldier Creek. The campground can be reserved in its entirety for groups of up to 50 people. The amphitheater and adjacent picnic area can be used for group events. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and a restroom. The South Fork and North Fork of Soldier Creek trails begin along Forest Road 093 and join a major network of trails in the Soldier Mountains.
From the USFS.
Is Pioneer Campground free?
No. Pioneer Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Pioneer Campground?
From Fairfield, go north 11 miles on Forest Road #094 and Forest Road #093, past the ski area.
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.
