Shafer Butte Campground & Picnic Areas — photo spot in Boise National Forest, Forest Rd 374E, Boise, ID 83716, USA
Shafer Butte Campground & Picnic Areas
Score4.5High-elevation forest campground and picnic areas on Shafer Butte offering panoramic views of Boise foothills, open meadows, wildflowers and dark-sky conditions. Best for sunrise/sunset panoramas, Milky Way and intimate forest scenes. Accessible via Forest Rd 374E (gravel); parking at designated lots with short walks to viewpoints. Seasonal access: late spring–fall (snow can close road in winter). Weekdays have fewer campers; bring layers for rapid temperature change.
Shafer Butte Campground & Picnic Areas
Score4.5High-elevation forest campground and picnic areas on Shafer Butte offering panoramic views of Boise foothills, open meadows, wildflowers and dark-sky conditions. Best for sunrise/sunset panoramas, Milky Way and intimate forest scenes. Accessible via Forest Rd 374E (gravel); parking at designated lots with short walks to viewpoints. Seasonal access: late spring–fall (snow can close road in winter). Weekdays have fewer campers; bring layers for rapid temperature change.