High desert plateau

Activity

Tent CampingRV CampingBackcountry

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Vault ToiletsHiking Trails

Poison Creek Picnic Site

ID · BLM Campground · BLM

Poison Creek Picnic Site is a blm campground Idaho. This backcountry-level campground offers tent camping, rv camping. No fees. Amenities include vault toilets, hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Backcountry

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

none

No Cell Signal

Plan to be off-grid — download maps ahead of time

Verizon: noneAT&T: noneT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Nestled in an Idaho cottonwood grove along the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway, this free, BLM-managed site offers a primitive, off-the-grid retreat. Featuring essential amenities like fire grates and vault toilets, it serves as a quiet, year-round basecamp for self-sufficient tent and RV campers seeking remote, rugged outdoor adventures.

Discover a peaceful retreat at the Poison Creek Picnic Site, a hidden gem nestled within a lush grove of cottonwoods along the Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway. This BLM-managed destination offers a primitive, backcountry experience perfect for self-sufficient tent and RV campers seeking solitude in Idaho’s rugged landscape. On-site amenities include picnic tables, grills, fire grates, and a vault toilet. Stretch your legs on the short hiking trail or simply enjoy the rare, cooling shade provided by the trees. Ideal for adventurous travelers exploring the remote Owyhee region, this free, year-round site provides a quiet, essential basecamp for those ready to embrace an authentic, off-the-grid outdoor adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Poison Creek Picnic Site?
Poison Creek Picnic Site is a campground in Idaho. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Poison Creek Picnic Site?
Poison Creek Picnic Site supports tent camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at Poison Creek Picnic Site?
On-site amenities include vault toilets, hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 42.7575, -116.2969

Quick Facts

State
Idaho
Region
Rocky Mountains
Agency
BLM
Coordinates
42.7575, -116.2969
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