Whoop-um-up Campground

📌 Idaho City / Lowman Area 📍 43.963181,-115.628404 ⛰ 5,358 ft

Whoop-um-up Campground is located on Highway 21 north of Idaho City on the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route. It is named for Whoop-um-up Creek which passes beside it. Since it is the location of Whoop-um-up National Recreation Trailhead, it serves both the summer equestrian campers with a campground and the winter snowmobilers who also use the trail. The first time we camped here, Edna Creek Campground was full and the park host recommended this campground. We thought it was quite nice, and you don't have to have horses to camp here. This is gold country so keep your eyes open as you hike or ride through many roads and trails for signs of the old Gold Rush days.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 6 RV camping sites. These sites are equipped with a picnic table, lantern poles, fire pit and feedbunk. Each have an extra large parking area when compared to a standard campground. The Park-N-Ski area is located just above the campground.

Water

There is a separate stock water area. There is drinking water available by a newer hand-crank pump.

Restroom

One restroom is near the road, another is in the campground. Both are log style, vault/outhouses and were clean and well kept.

Pets

Pets should be kept on a leash.

Handicap Access

The restrooms are handicap accessible.

Phone Service

No phone service is available at either Whoop-um-up or Edna Creek campgrounds. Cell reception is spotty or non-existant.

Garbage Services

Garbage service is available in "Bearwise" cans.

Recreation

Fishing

Rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and brook trout can be found in Edna Creek and Crooked River.

Recreation

The Whoop-um-up National RecreationTrail is the number one attraction. 6.6 miles of hiking, riding or skiing for all to enjoy all year round. There are many small roads and trails to hike or ride in the area with the ruined remains of the Gold Rush scattered throughout.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

Each camping site is $15 per day with $5 for any extra vehicle.

Getting There

Whoop-um-up Campground is 17 miles north of Idaho City by following Highway 21.

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