Bird Creek Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operating season runs May through October, first-come, first-served. No potable water available; campers must bring their own drinking water.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM 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 for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM 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 for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
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.
About
Bird Creek Campground is a quiet, primitive campground nestled along the South Fork of the Boise River in the Fairfield Ranger District of Sawtooth National Forest. The campground features 5 units, including 4 single sites and 1 double site, all shaded by large ponderosa pines. This first-come, first-served campground does not accept reservations. The river setting makes tubing and fishing the primary draws, with easy access directly from the campground. Day hiking and backpacking opportunities are also available in the surrounding forest. Facilities are basic: vault toilets, picnic tables, and Forest Service fire rings are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash. Campfires are permitted only in the designated fire rings. OHVs are restricted to ingress and egress only, and horses or pack animals are not allowed at this campground.
Directions
From Highway 20, travel north on Forest Highway 61 (Pine-Featherville Road) approximately 30 miles to the town of Featherville. From there, travel east on Forest Road 227 approximately 4.5 miles to Bird Creek Campground.
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 | $6 - $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 764-3202 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Bird Creek Campground | |
| Sawtooth NF Alerts |
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