Site Closed

Campground is accessible until it is closed by snow. Water pumps and toilets are locked.

Recreation Region: Idaho City Ranger District

Power Plant Campground

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.

For site specific questions, contact the Idaho City Ranger District.

General Information

Facilities:

There are 24 campsites located near the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Boise River. Campsites have newly installed campfire rings, picnic tables, and grills. Drinking water and vault toilets are available.

The Power Plant / Middle Fork Trailhead is a signed site with a restroom, fire ring, grill stand, loading/unloading ramp for animals, stock stall, serving table, picnic table, horseshoe pit, corral and visitor information.

It serves Power Plant and Long Lake Trails. Located near Power Plant Campground.

Mid-May - Mid-October

Mid May - Mid October

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.81408

Longitude: -115.10487

Directions

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.