Big Creek Campground
Open seasonally from May 15 through September 30. First-come, first-served with no fee. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out trash.
Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 8:46AM 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 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups *WHERE...Lemhi County *WHEN...Until3pm MDT 8/7/ 2026 *IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Idaho Falls Regional Office at (208) 528-2650
About
Big Creek Campground is a rustic, no-fee camping destination in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, located at the confluence of the North and South Forks of Big Creek. With only three primitive campsites, it provides a quiet and remote setting for those seeking solitude in central Idaho's backcountry. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has a vault toilet but no potable water or garbage service, so campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. The area offers opportunities for horseback riding, picnicking, and OHV trail riding. Due to the primitive nature and remote location, the campground has a maximum RV length of 16 feet. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required.
Directions
From Challis, travel north approximately 15 miles on Highway 93 to Ellis. Turn right for about 25 miles to Big Creek Road (097). Turn left onto Road 097; the campground is approximately 3 miles further.
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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 | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Big Creek Campground |
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