Birch Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically open May through October, depending on weather and road conditions. The campground experienced flood damage that left eroded gaps in roads, though the area remains accessible to the public.

About

Birch Creek Campground is a Bureau of Land Management facility situated along Birch Creek in eastern Idaho, between the Sawtooth and Caribou-Targhee National Forests. The campground offers approximately 25 developed campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and restroom facilities, with additional large undeveloped camping areas south of the middle access point. The site is particularly popular with anglers, offering excellent fishing opportunities for brook and rainbow trout, with occasional brown trout. The campground experienced significant flooding damage from an intense precipitation event that washed out roads and left erosion gaps up to 3.5 feet deep. While the area remains open to the public, visitors should exercise caution as the site has been significantly altered. Most individual campsites are free, with donations accepted. Four group sites are available for reservation at $35 per night, accommodating groups from 20 to over 100 people. At the main entrance, visitors can explore interpretive panels along the Nez Perce National Historic Trail that explain the tragic history of the area. The campground's location provides convenient access to the surrounding national forest lands for additional recreation opportunities.

Directions

From Idaho Falls, take I-15 north to ID-33 west. Drive through Mud Lake and take ID-28 north about 29 miles. Campground will be on the left. From Leadore, go south on ID-28 about 50 miles.

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