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Shafer Butte Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Redfish RV Dump Site · 63.5 mi
Coordinates
43.7837, -116.0868
Last verified
September 18, 2026
43.7837° N · 116.0868° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Shafer Butte is located atop the scenic Boise Ridge Mountains, near Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on various trails in the surrounding area, and simply relaxing and taking in the area's beautiful views.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Shafer Butte Campground free?

No. Shafer Butte Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Shafer Butte Campground?

From Boise, Idaho, travel along Bogus Basin Road, Forest Service (FS) road 297 for approximately 20 miles. Continue past the ski area and Nordic center. The final three miles are on a gravel road. Turn right (east) at the campground sign and travel just over a mile to the Shafer Butte Campground and picnic area.

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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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