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Shafer Butte

โ˜…4.9(38 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandBoise National Forest ยท Mountain Home, Idaho
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About Shafer Butte

Shafer Butte is a national park campground at Boise National Forest in Boise County, Idaho. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Boise National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears โ€” so you just check out.

Shafer Butte is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.9/5 across 38 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Boise National Forest include Grayback, Ten Mile Campground, Hot Springs and Hayfork Group Cg.

Reservation Trends - Shafer Butte
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Total reservations in June โ€” 2023: 44 ยท 2024: 1 ยท 2025: 3

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Location

Address

Mountain Home, Idaho

Coordinates

43.7831, -116.0842

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJuly sees 69 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

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Photos

Shafer Butte campsite photo 1 - Boise National Forest, Idaho
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Shafer Butte FAQ

How far in advance should I book Shafer Butte?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Shafer Butte?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Shafer Butte. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Shafer Butte right now?

Shafer Butte is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Shafer Butte located?

Shafer Butte is located in Boise National Forest, near Mountain Home, Idaho.

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