Federal Gulch Campground
Closed — Closed for the season due to winter conditions. The campground is generally accessible May through October. This is a first-come, first-served, non-fee campground with a 16-day stay limit.
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
Federal Gulch Campground is a small, primitive campground situated along the East Fork of the Wood River in the Ketchum Ranger District of Sawtooth National Forest. This non-fee, first-come, first-served facility consists of just 3 campsites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. A vault toilet serves the campground, but no potable water is available anywhere in the East Fork Big Wood River drainage, so campers must bring their own. The campground serves as a gateway to Federal Gulch Trail No. 169, which provides access to the remote and seldom-visited Little Wood River backcountry. Equestrian campers are welcome, with designated areas for stock and hitching rails provided. The campground is located approximately 12 miles east of ID Highway 75, accessed via Forest Road #118 through the historic mining town of Triumph. Generally accessible from May through October, the campground closes for winter due to snow. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days during the operating season. This primitive setting appeals to campers seeking solitude and a launching point for backcountry exploration in a less-traveled area of the Sawtooth National Forest.
Directions
From Ketchum, go south on ID 75 approximately 6 miles to the East Fork Big Wood River/Greenhorn Gulch traffic light, then turn east (left) on Forest Road #118 and continue approximately 12 miles, through the old mining town of Triumph, along the East Fork of the Wood River, to reach Federal Gulch 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 | — |
| 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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