Baker Creek Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. Sawtooth NRA campgrounds typically open in June depending on snow conditions. East Fork Baker Creek Campground operates June through November on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 31 at 12:21PM MDT until November 1 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin and Sun Valley Region including Galena Summit * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
East Fork Baker Creek Campground is a small, primitive campground nestled along the East Fork of Baker Creek within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The campground offers 7 first-come, first-served campsites with basic amenities including vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the surrounding wilderness. The Baker Creek trailhead provides access to hiking trails including Baker Lake Trail No. 138, which leads to a pristine alpine lake in under 2 miles. Fishing opportunities are available in Baker Creek, and the area welcomes horse and pack animals for backcountry exploration. This is a no-fee campground with no reservation system, making it ideal for spontaneous trips into the Sawtooth backcountry. The remote setting accessed via Forest Road 162 offers a quiet alternative to more developed campgrounds in the area.
Directions
From Ketchum, head north 15 miles on ID-75, then west 3 miles on Forest Road #162.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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
| Phone | +1 (208) 622-0090 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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