Clear Creek Campground
Typically open June through October, with exact dates varying by year depending on snow and road conditions. No reservations required; all sites are first-come first-served.
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.
Fox Creek Temporary Trail & Trailhead Closures
Implementation of the Fox Creek Bridge Replacement Project will require intermittent, temporary trail and trailhead closures. Unscheduled closures may be necessary, but here are some target dates for visitors to keep in mind when planning activities in the area:May 11-14, 2026: Trailhead will be…
Over-Snow Vehicle and Bicycle Prohibitions
This order covers over-snow vehicle and bicycle use on the Fairfield and Ketchum Ranger Districts and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sawtooth Wilderness Area Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use requirements for the Sawtooth Wilderness area on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas - Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use requirements for the Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Forestwide Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use prohibitions on all National Forest System lands and roads within the Sawtooth National Forest.
Occupancy and Use - Food Storage
This order covers requirements for possessing and storing food while visiting the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
About
Clear Creek Campground is the only developed campground in the Raft River Division of Sawtooth National Forest, located in northern Utah's Raft River Mountain Range northwest of Salt Lake City. The campground offers 12 individual sites suitable for both tent and RV camping, with no fees or reservations required. The campground provides vault toilets and picnic tables, though campers must bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on site. Sites are ADA accessible. Restrictions include no horses allowed within the campground, a maximum of two vehicles per site, and all vehicles must park on gravel spurs only. Clear Creek serves as a popular trailhead for two trails: Bull Flat Trail (#001), a 5-mile route to the mountaintop with a branch to Bull Lake, and Lake Fork Trail (#004), a 3-mile hike to Bull Lake. The surrounding Raft River Division offers fishing in small streams, day hiking, backpacking, OHV trail riding, and picnicking.
Directions
From Malta, Idaho, head west on ID-77 for approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 548 and continue for about 9 miles on a gravel road to reach the campground. Note that the gravel road can be bumpy and may require cautious driving.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 678-0430 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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