Banner Creek Campground
The campground opens seasonally around June 15, weather permitting. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted. No potable water available.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 30 at 12:11PM MDT until August 2 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND... .A building ridge to the south combined with a trough moving across western Canada will tighten the pressure gradient over the area through the weekend creating breezy to windy conditions for the weekend. This combined with warming temperatures and low humidity will lead to high fire danger across much of eastern Idaho. The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth Range/Northern Sawtooth NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River, Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph during the afternoon and evening hours. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 12 percent during the afternoon and early evenings. * IMPACTS...Moderate wind and very low humidity can lead to rapid spread of fire and more intense fire in receptive fuels.
Air Quality Alert issued July 30 at 8:03AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
AQAPIH * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Butte and Custer Counties. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon, July 31. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
About
Banner Creek Campground is a small, primitive campground located along Highway 21 in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, about 21 miles from Stanley, Idaho. The campground sits among the trees with a small creek running through, providing a peaceful setting for camping in the Sawtooth Range area. The campground offers 5 campsites, all available on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Each site features a picnic table and fire ring with cooking grill. A vault toilet is provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station facilities. The campground is accessible to trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet in length. The $5 per night fee makes it an affordable option for exploring the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The campground typically operates seasonally from mid-June through fall, weather permitting.
Directions
From Stanley: Drive 21 miles northwest on Highway 75; campground is on the left side of the highway. From Boise: Drive 111 miles northeast on Highway 21 towards Stanley; campground is on the right side of the highway.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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