Robert E. Lee Campground is a United States Forest Service campground in the Boise National Forest about 40 miles (64 km) east of the state capital, Boise.[1] It is situated at North Fork Boise River river mile 19, at the confluence of Robert E. Lee Creek, a short tributary.[2] The campground and creek, both named for General Robert E. Lee, are the only two Confederate memorials in the U.S. state of Idaho.[3][4] It is at 4,800 feet (1,500 m) in elevation and has six campsites.[5]
| Robert E. Lee Campground | |
|---|---|
 North Fork Boise River at Deer Park Cabin near Robert E. Lee Campground | |
 Boise National Forest map with Robert E. Lee Campground highlighted | |
| Location | Boise, Idaho, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°54′20″N 115°26′04″W / 43.90556°N 115.43444°W |
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,500 m) |
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robert E Lee Campground
- ^ Bear River 1:24,000 topographic quad, United States Geological Survey, Map Reference Code (MRC) 43115H4
- ^ "Whose Heritage? Public symbols of the Confederacy" (PDF). Southern Poverty Law Center. p. 22. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-16. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- ^ Legacy of the Civil War in Idaho, KTVB television, August 15, 2017
- ^ Camp and Picinic in the National Forests of the Intermountain Region, United States. Forest Service, 1981, p. 46
Further reading edit
- "Is there a Robert E. Lee campground in the Boise National Forest?". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
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