Hunter Creek Transfer Camp
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Standard operating season is May through October, though opening and closing dates are weather-dependent.
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
Hunter Creek Transfer Camp is a specialized equestrian campground situated in the Fairfield Ranger District of Sawtooth National Forest, approximately 20 miles northwest of Fairfield via Cow Creek Reservoir on Forest Road No. 055. This remote facility caters primarily to horse campers and backcountry stock users, offering 3 single camping units and 1 multi-family unit. The campground is equipped with essential equestrian amenities including corrals, mangers, and ADA-accessible stock loading ramps, making it an ideal staging area for pack trips into the surrounding wilderness. At the north end of the campground, the North Fork Lime Creek Trail No. 044 provides access to an extensive network of backcountry trails, including connections to Virginia Gulch Trail No. 037 and the Idaho Centennial Trail. The area offers numerous OHV trails, hiking opportunities, and hunting access. This is a primitive, no-fee campground with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring their own water and be prepared for remote backcountry conditions. The location provides an authentic wilderness camping experience for those seeking solitude and access to Idaho's high country.
Directions
Located 20 miles northwest of Fairfield. Access via Cow Creek Reservoir on Forest Road No. 055.
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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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 764-3202 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Hunter Creek Transfer Camp |
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