Father And Sons Campground
The campground is currently open and accessible from Oakley. Vault toilets may be unavailable due to fire damage. No potable water is available. The typical operating season runs June through September. Roads may have wet and muddy conditions in spring.
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
Father and Sons Campground is a free developed campground situated near Cottonwood Ridge in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest, managed by the Minidoka Ranger District. The campground features 12 individual campsites plus one group site with a combined capacity of approximately 100 people. Sites are suitable for both tent and trailer camping, with gravel spurs provided for vehicle parking. Amenities are basic: vault toilets are available but no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. Picnic tables are provided. The area is popular for ATV and mountain bike exploration, and fishing opportunities exist at nearby Big Cottonwood Creek. Access is via Forest Road 500 (Oakley-Rogerson Road), approximately 21 miles west of Oakley, Idaho. Horses are not permitted in the campground, and sites are limited to two vehicles each. The campground operates seasonally, typically from June through September depending on conditions.
Directions
From Oakley, Idaho, travel west approximately 21 miles on Forest Road 500 (Oakley-Rogerson Road).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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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