Canyon Campground
Open seasonally from mid-May through October 31, weather dependent. First-come, first-served only; no reservations available. Cash or check payment required on-site.
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.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
About
Canyon Campground, also known as Canyon Transfer Camp, sits along Big Smoky Creek in the Fairfield Ranger District of Sawtooth National Forest. The campground serves as both a traditional camping destination and an equestrian staging area, with 7 single sites and 3 group sites arranged in a loop. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump available centrally. The campground is particularly well-suited for horse camping, featuring corrals with feeders, stock water, and a handicap-accessible loading ramp for stock. Horses must be kept in the designated corral area northwest of the campground and are not permitted in individual campsites. Big Smoky Trail #072 begins at the north end of the campground and leads to Skillern Hot Springs. The main trail is open to non-motorized travel and motorcycles, though several branch trails are restricted to non-motorized use only. A Motor Vehicle Use Map from the Fairfield Ranger Station is recommended for navigation.
Directions
From Fairfield, go north 18 miles on Forest Road #094, turn left onto Forest Road #227 for 5.5 miles, then turn north onto Forest Road #085 for 2 miles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 764-3202 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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