Deer Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates July through September. The campground is first-come, first-served with no reservations.
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
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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
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About
Deer Creek Campground is a primitive camping area in Sawtooth National Forest's Ketchum Ranger District, featuring 12-15 campsites scattered along approximately 6 miles of Deer Creek Road. The campsites range from developed sites with picnic tables and fire rings to primitive sites with only stone fire rings. The Deer Creek Picnic Area at the end of the road offers 3-4 maintained campsites and a vault toilet. The landscape features southern-exposed hills covered with sagebrush and shaded slopes with forest cover. While not as dramatic as the nearby Sawtooth or Pioneer Mountains, the area provides a peaceful setting for camping, fishing in Deer Creek, and ATV recreation. The creek is small, ideal for wading but not swimming or boating. This is a truly primitive experience with no water, electricity, or garbage services. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. The area is accessed via Deer Creek Road (Forest Road 097), approximately 9 miles south of Ketchum on Highway 75, then 10 miles west to the campground.
Directions
From Ketchum, drive south approximately 9 miles on ID 75. Turn west onto Deer Creek Road (Forest Road #097) and continue approximately 9 miles to the campground.
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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 | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 737-3200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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