Big Cottonwood Campground
Open seasonally from April through October, weather permitting. All sites are first-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit. No reservations accepted.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 11 at 1:27PM MDT until August 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY... A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday, increasing concern for lightning ignitions. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern Boise BLM, 401 Western Payette National Forest, 402 Eastern Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest, 420 Treasure Valley BLM, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF, including the Camas Prairie, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 672 Southern Grasslands, 673 Central Canyonlands and 674 Northwestern Vale BLM. * TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 8:47PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 8:40PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette,and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
About
Big Cottonwood Campground is a small, primitive Bureau of Land Management campground situated along the East Fork of the Jarbidge River in remote Owyhee County, Idaho. Located about half a mile north of Murphy Hot Springs, this free campground offers 4 sites with basic amenities including picnic tables, grills, and vault toilets. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. The campground sits at approximately 5,125 feet elevation and is accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles via the paved Jarbidge Road (Three Creek Highway) from Rogerson or via the Bruneau-Three Creek Road. The remote setting provides excellent opportunities for fishing in the Jarbidge River, wildlife viewing, and photography. No cell service is available in this area. The campground operates seasonally from April through October, weather permitting. All sites are first-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit. The maximum vehicle length is 30 feet, making it suitable for smaller RVs and trailers but not large rigs.
Directions
Travel to Murphy Hot Springs via the Bruneau-Three Creek Road or the Jarbidge Road (Three Creek Highway). The Jarbidge Road has an asphalt surface and originates from U.S. 93 at Rogerson, Idaho. From Rogerson to Murphy Hot Springs is 49 miles. The campground is half a mile north of Murphy Hot Springs.
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 | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| BLM_ID_JarbidgeOffice@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 735-2060 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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