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Pine Recreation Site

πŸ“Œ Pine Area πŸ“ 43.4581920,-115.3130580 β›° 4,234 ft
Pine Recreation Site
Pine Recreation Site is a Boise National Forest facility located on the north end of Anderson Ranch Reservoir. There are only a few small trees in the campground but campsites 2 through 7 have covers for the picnic tables. There is a boat ramp with a handling dock and a large parking lot for boaters to use. The area at the campground is sagebrush covered while the hills around are a mixture of pine trees with sagebrush on the open slopes.

Amenities

Campsites
There are seven developed campsites. Sites 2 through 7 have a covered picnic table, fire pit with attached grill and a camp stove table. The road and driveways are gravel.
Water
None.
Restroom
There is a vault style outhouse which was well stocked but was not the cleanest.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
You will need to provide your own firewood while camping at Pine Recreation Site.
Pets
Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash.
Picnic Area
None.
Handicap Access
Access to the outhouse would be challenging to the handicapped.
RV Dump Site
Not here. There is an RV dump at Fall Creek Resort. If you know of one closer, please let us know.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
I had no cell reception nor was there a pay phone. There is a pay phone at the town of Pine which is only a short drive to the north.
Garbage Services
The information sign indicates no garbage service, however, there was a garbage dumpster in the parking lot. Humm...

Recreation

Fishing
Anderson Ranch Reservoir offers fishing for trout, sockeye salmon, bass and perch. Check the fishing regulations for seasons and limits.
Boating
There is a nice boat ramp with a handling dock and a large parking lot for boaters to use.
Swimming
While there is no designated swimming area, people swim along the shore.
Recreation
Recreation here is primarily related to the lake so do bring your four wheelers to explore the mountains nearby. Camping, water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, four wheeling and photography are all available from Pine Recreation Site.
Wildlife
Deer, elk, black bear, wolves and many other smaller animals live in the hills nearby.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule
Camping here is free, however, there is a sign indicating a $5.00 day use fee to park your boat trailer. I didn't see where one was to pay that fee.
Reservations
No reservations available here.
Fees & Res.
No reservations available here. Camping here is free, however, there is a sign indicating a $5.00 day use fee to park your boat trailer. I didn't see where one was to pay that fee.

Getting There

I would follow this route to get to Pine Recreation Site.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.