Shafer Butte
Boise National Forest
Shafer Butte in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Shafer Butte is located atop the scenic Boise Ridge Mountains, near Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on various trails in the surrounding area, and simply relaxing and taking in the area's beautiful views.Shafer Butte contains single-family tent campsites and two day-use, group picnic areas, all of which are accessible. Sites are equipped with picni
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Nearest DC fast charging: 14.3 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Shafer Butte FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Shafer Butte?
Shafer Butte in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Shafer Butte when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Shafer Butte often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Shafer Butte and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Shafer Butte a good campground?
Shafer Butte holds an average rating of 3.5/5 from 15 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Shafer Butte located?
Shafer Butte is located in Boise National Forest, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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