East Fork Baker Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically accessible June through November, weather permitting. No reservations or fees required when open.
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
East Fork Baker Creek Campground is a primitive, non-fee campground located along the East Fork of Baker Creek in the Sawtooth National Forest's Ketchum Ranger District. This small campground features 7 campsites in a quiet, forested setting at approximately 7,000 feet elevation. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system and no camping fees. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring. A vault toilet is provided for campers, though no potable water is available, so visitors must bring their own water supply. The campground accommodates both tent camping and smaller RVs that can navigate the 3-mile forest road access. Pack animals are permitted at this site. The location offers excellent opportunities for fishing in Baker Creek, mountain biking, day hiking, and backpacking into the surrounding national forest. The campground is accessible via Forest Road 162, located about 15 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75. The site typically operates from June through November, closing for winter due to snow and road conditions.
Directions
From Ketchum, head north 15 miles on ID 75, then west 3 miles on Forest Road 162.
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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) 622-5371 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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