Sagehen Creek
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 9
- sites
- Jun–Sep
- best months
Is Sagehen Creek open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Sagehen Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.
UPDATED Sept. 19 - Crooked Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure
Agency closure covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-03-140 · USFS · Boise National Forest
Lava Fire Road Closure
Agency alert covering Boise National Forest · Order 0402-06-84 · USFS · Boise National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 9 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 4,958 ft
- Near EmmettEmmett Ranger District · Boise National Forest
Sagehen Creek Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Sagehen Reservoir at an elevation of 4997 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, exploring Joe's Creek Trail, as well as utilizing the non-motorized Sagehen Reservoir Trail.
Local outfitters
- Arrowhead RV Park14 mi away
- Alpine Lodge Motel & RV Park14 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Sep
Best time to visit Sagehen Creek
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.
Jan
32° / 15°
14 wet
Feb
37° / 17°
12 wet
Mar
45° / 24°
14 wet
Apr
53° / 30°
13 wet
May
63° / 37°
13 wet
Jun
70° / 43°
10 wet
Jul
82° / 48°
5 wet
Aug
82° / 47°
4 wet
Sep
73° / 40°
6 wet
Oct
58° / 31°
10 wet
Nov
42° / 24°
14 wet
Dec
31° / 16°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cascade 1 Nw, ID, 14.5 mi away at 4,896 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Sagehen Creek
9 sites for tent and RV camping