Agency Creek Campground
Open and operating first-come, first-served. No reservations accepted. Winter motorized travel restrictions in the Agency Creek area end April 30, though the Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway remains open year-round. 14-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 2:02AM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF. * WIND...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Wind reaching these speeds and humidity drier than 15 percent can result in rapid fire spread and extreme wildfire intensity.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Moderate * WHERE...Lemhi County * WHEN...Until 3pm MDT 8/10/2026 * IMPACTS...Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
About
Agency Creek Campground is a primitive Bureau of Land Management campground with 4 sites, nestled along the Lewis and Clark National Backcountry Byway approximately 27 miles from Salmon, Idaho. The campground occupies a secluded, arid landscape near the intersection of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. A memorial to Sacajawea is located at the top of the nearby pass. The area offers diverse recreation including hiking, biking, OHV riding, hunting, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. The nearby Salmon River provides opportunities for fishing (steelhead, rainbow, and cutthroat trout) and floating. Visitors are asked to be respectful of the cultural and historical items found throughout this historically significant area. The campground is accessed via a narrow, single-lane gravel road with tight corners and steep sections branching off from Highway 28. This road is not well-suited for large RVs or trailers. The area experiences winter motorized travel restrictions from December 16 through April 30 to protect big game winter habitat.
Directions
From Salmon, Idaho, travel 23 miles southeast on ID-28 to Tendoy. Turn east and follow the Lewis and Clark Backcountry Byway for 4 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| BLM_ID_SalmonOffice@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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