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State Park
Bad Bear
Idaho City, ID
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- Address:Idaho City, ID
About
Overview
Bad Bear Campground is located 48 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa pine forest along Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,100 feet. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant. Historic Idaho City is just 11 miles south. Mores Creek runs adjacent to the site, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork, and Banner Ridge with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest.
Recreation
Numerous trail opportunities are in the area, offering hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATVing. In winter, the area becomes a playground for backcountry skiers and snowmobilers.
Facilities
This campground contains 6 sites that can accommodate up to 6 people each. Picnic tables, a charcoal BBQ grill, and fire ring with benches are provided. The site is in an open area with shade. Vault toilets are provided. Parking spurs are paved. Due to its proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. No trash service.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Bad Bear
Trail
Mores Creek Summit to Sunset Mountain
Idaho
9.7 mi2,710 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Mores Creek Summit Mountain Bike Loop
Idaho
8.7 mi5,187 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Lower Lamar Creek via Whoop Em Up Trailhead
Idaho
3.7 mi610 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Whoop Em Up Loop
Idaho
2.4 mi600 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Crooked River Trail
Idaho
7.1 mi1,421 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Gold Fork Cross-Country Ice Trail
Idaho
5.2 mi1,020 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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