Big Creek Campground
The campground operates seasonally from May through September. Opening may be delayed in years with heavy snowpack. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 1:47PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHEN...Next update 11 AM August 11th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
About
Big Creek Campground sits on the historic site of a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. This small, primitive campground offers 9 sites along Big Creek, providing excellent access to fishing opportunities on both Big Creek and the nearby St. Joe River. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. The campground caters to a variety of recreationists, with two small corrals across the road specifically for horsemen to use rather than bringing horses directly into the campground. Activities include hiking on National Recreation Trails, wildlife viewing, berry picking, swimming, and hunting. The area is particularly popular in fall as a base camp for hunters, with grouse hunting being a notable draw in the Big Creek area. Facilities are primitive: vault toilets are available but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. The campground operates on a pack-it-in, pack-it-out waste management system. Sites accommodate up to 2 vehicles included in the base fee, with a maximum of 3 vehicles allowed per site.
Directions
Drive 24 miles east of St. Maries, Idaho to Calder on the St. Joe River Road. Then follow County Road 5 miles east, then 3 miles north on Big Creek Road #537.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 245-2531 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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