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Powerplant Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Mid May - Mid October
Reservations
Reserve online
Nearest dump station
Smiley Creek Rv Dump Site · 15.8 mi
Coordinates
43.8141, -115.1049
Last verified
September 18, 2026
43.8141° N · 115.1049° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

The Power Plant Campground is near Atlanta, Idaho. A trailhead offers access to the Sawtooth Wilderness, heading northeast into a lake-filled basin. The historic mining town of Atlanta is just south of the campground. Good fishing in the river for rainbow trout and whitefish.

From the USFS.

Is Powerplant Campground free?

No. Powerplant Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Powerplant Campground?

From Boise, Idaho, travel State Highway 21 north to the turnoff of the Arrowrock Reservoir. Travel along Forest Service (FS) Road 268 (Middle Fork Boise River Road) east approximately 69 miles. This is a long drive, you will travel past the Arrowrock Dam and several other campgrounds before arriving at Powerplant Campground. The FS Road 268 is very narrow and may be rough. Use caution when driving to your site. Allow plenty of time

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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