Blind Creek Campground
The campground typically opens for the season around May 22 and operates through fall. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations. No potable water is available on-site.
Flash Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:43PM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Wapiti burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following area, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar is expected during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near the Wapiti burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Wapiti burn scar. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Cape Horn Area and Banner Summit. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Blind Creek Campground is a small, rustic Forest Service campground situated at the entrance of the scenic canyon carved by the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. As the first campground along the Yankee Fork Road, it provides easy access to the area's rich mining history and excellent recreational opportunities. The campground features 5 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with cooking grill. A vault toilet serves the campground, but no potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The sites can accommodate trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet in length. The area offers excellent rainbow trout fishing in the Yankee Fork, and nearby attractions include the historic Sunbeam Dam overlook, the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge interpretive site, and the ghost town of Custer. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis at $5 per night.
Directions
From Stanley, drive 11 miles east on Highway 75 to the Sunbeam Dam overlook. Turn left onto Forest Road 40013 (Yankee Fork Road) and continue for about one mile. The campground is on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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