Idaho · Camping

Penn Basin Campground

Jun–Sep
best months

Is Penn Basin Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Penn Basin Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 6,700 ft
  • Cascade Ranger DistrictBoise National Forest

Penn Basin Campground is a campground in Idaho with 30 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Penn Basin Campground

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 8°

    2. Feb

      36° / 12°

    3. Mar

      42° / 16°

    4. Apr

      49° / 22°

    5. May

      61° / 30°

    6. Jun

      70° / 35°

    7. Jul

      82° / 40°

    8. Aug

      81° / 38°

    9. Sep

      73° / 32°

    10. Oct

      57° / 26°

    11. Nov

      40° / 16°

    12. Dec

      31° / 9°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Deadwood Lodge, ID, 11.5 mi away at 5,948 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)