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A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service campground

Burgdorf

Forest Service campground in Payette National Forest, Idaho County, Idaho. 6,250 feet. 22.2 miles from Riggins.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Payette National Forest
Elevation
6,250 ft As the Forest Service states
Sites
3 3 standard non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Idaho County

Overview

Forested campground adjacent to open meadows at an elevation of 6,250'. Three sites are situated among the trees, each outfitted with a picnic table and fire ring.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

This area is a hub for recreation. Several trails depart from the Burgdorf Campground: Nethker Creek Trail #143, Jeanette Creek Trail #140, Burgdorf-1 Trail #175, Burgdorf-2 Trail #176. The campground is also located next to the Burgdorf Guard Station, a former Forest Service working station. Additionally, this area is within driving distance of several other areas of interest, including Burgdorf Hot Springs, the Warren Guard Station, and the historic towns of Secesh and Warren.

Facilities

Three sites are spaced among the trees, with picnic tables and fire rings at each. All sites are available on a first come, first serve basis. There is a vault toilet and potable water. There are no hookups and no trash receptacles; please pack out your trash. Volunteer Camp Hosts are present from June to September to assist visitors.

Natural Features

Forested campground adjacent to open meadows at an elevation of 6,250 feet. Summer days are typically warm and nights are cool.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby Burgdorf Hot Springs is privately owned, featuring three developed pools with sandy bottoms.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

The land around Burgdorf

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

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Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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