Copper Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season due to winter conditions. Typically accessible May through October, weather permitting.
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.
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.
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 over covers occupancy and use requirements of 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.
Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Occupancy and Use
This covers occupancy and use requirements, including stay limits, for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
About
Copper Creek/Garfield Campground is a primitive campground nestled in a scenic canyon carved by Copper Creek in the Sawtooth National Forest near Ketchum, Idaho. The campground features 8 non-reservable campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis with no camping fees. Basic amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and hitching posts for stock, making it suitable for horseback riders exploring the backcountry. The area offers fishing opportunities in local streams and serves as a trailhead for routes extending north into the Challis National Forest. Campers must bring their own water as none is available on-site. The primitive setting and lack of modern facilities make this an ideal destination for those seeking a quiet, backcountry camping experience away from developed campgrounds. The campground is typically accessible from May through October, with seasonal closures due to winter snow and road conditions. The remote location and minimal improvements provide an authentic wilderness camping experience in the beautiful Sawtooth National Forest.
Directions
From Bellevue, Idaho, take Muldoon Canyon Road approximately 25 miles east and north to Forest Road #134.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 423-7500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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