Baumgartner Campground

About Baumgartner Campground

The main campground has 39 nonelectric units, including six double-family units and a reservable multi-family unit. Vault toilets and potable water are provided; there are no electric, water or sewer site hookups.

Set in the Fairfield area of Idaho, Baumgartner Campground operates as a campground. Fairfield is the closest town, making it the natural stop for groceries and propane before check-in. It is operated by United States Forest Service.

Reported amenities include water hookups, drinking water, restrooms, tents allowed, rvs allowed, picnic tables, and wheelchair accessible. The park lists 39 sites. At about 4,898 feet of elevation, nights can be cool even in summer. Current rates, site availability, and rules are published on the park's website at www.fs.usda.gov/r04/sawtooth/recreation/baumgartner-campground.

Baumgartner Campground is part of the camping landscape of the West, where boondocking on public land and full-service resorts sit within a few miles of each other. The U.S. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your approach, and confirm site lengths if you are towing or driving a large rig.