Antelope Campground

State: Idaho

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 20

Elevation: 4961

County: Gem

Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: This is a fee campground. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. This campground is operated by a concessionaire from the third week in May through the first week in September. A campground host is located in unit #7. The host is available from mid-May through Labor Day weekend. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between April 20 and October 20 due to snow levels. Antelope Campground lies in a forested basin next to Sagehen Reservoir. The area is wooded mountain terrain popular for fishing, hunting, and gathering mushrooms and berries. The campground was reconstructed in 2000. Units have paved parking and can accommodate small to medium size RVs. All units have tables, grills and fire pits. Drinking water is supplied from (3) wells with hand pumps. Vault toilets are located throughout the campground. The campground has a boat dock and launch ramp. The site includes parking for cars and boat trailers. There are 20 sites.

Fees: $12 (2011)

Usage Light

Water: Yes, during high season.

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Closest Town: Emmett

Directions: Antelope Campground is located 45 miles north of Emmett, Idaho. Take State Highway 52 north to the Sweet/Ola Road (12.3 miles). Turn left towards Sweet, drive north to Ola (17 miles), pavement ends at Ola. Take National Forest Road 618 (NF-618) to the junction of NF-626 (10 miles). Take NF-626 to NF-614 (7 miles). Take NF-614 to campground (1.5 miles). The majority of this route is a gravel surface and can be successfully driven with a passenger car during drier weather.