Federal Gulch Campground
Generally accessible May through October. No reservations required; all sites are first-come, first-served. Maximum stay is 16 days.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 31 at 12:21PM MDT until November 1 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin and Sun Valley Region including Galena Summit * WHEN...From 6 PM MDT this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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…
About
Federal Gulch Campground is a small, no-fee primitive campground located along the East Fork of the Wood River in the Sawtooth National Forest. With just 3 campsites, it offers a quiet, uncrowded experience for campers seeking solitude. Each site is equipped with a fire ring and picnic table, and a vault toilet serves the campground. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. The campground doubles as a trailhead for Federal Gulch Trail No. 169, providing access to the seldom-visited Little Wood River backcountry. This makes it an ideal basecamp for hikers and backpackers exploring the area. Stock animals are permitted in designated areas, with hitching rails provided for equestrians. The campground is reached by traveling south from Ketchum on Highway 75 for about 6 miles to the East Fork Big Wood River/Greenhorn Gulch traffic light, then heading east on Forest Road 118 for approximately 12 miles through the historic mining town of Triumph.
Directions
From Ketchum, travel south on ID 75 approximately 6 miles to the East Fork Big Wood River/Greenhorn Gulch traffic light, then go east on Forest Road #118 approximately 12 miles through the historic mining town of Triumph to reach Federal Gulch Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 622-0090 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Federal Gulch Campground | |
| Sawtooth NF Alerts |
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