Iron Creek Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically opens in June and closes September 21. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations.
Red Flag Warning issued September 1 at 1:05PM MDT until September 2 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth Range/Northern Sawtooth NF. * IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms produce frequent dangerous lightning over an area that can mean extreme initial attack burdens for wildland fire fighting resources. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage Tuesday afternoon and evening, then scattered coverage resumes Wednesday morning as early as 6 AM. Scattered thunderstorms will continue until the mid-afternoon, then move northward into the Salmon-Challis National Forest. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts to 45 mph are possible.
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
Iron Creek Campground sits at the end of Forest Road 619 in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, approximately 7 miles from Stanley. The 9 campsites are arranged alongside Iron Creek beneath a lodgepole pine canopy, offering a peaceful basecamp for exploring the Sawtooth Wilderness. The campground is a prime launching point for some of the most scenic trails in the Sawtooths. The Iron Creek Trail leads to Sawtooth Lake, one of the most photographed alpine lakes in Idaho. Other accessible destinations include Alpine Lake, Goat Lake, Trail Creek Lakes, and the McGown Lakes basin. Horses and pack animals are permitted, making this a good staging area for backcountry trips. All sites operate first-come, first-served with payment via the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay app or on-site fee envelope. The campground enforces a 10-day occupancy limit within any 30-day period across the entire SNRA within a 30-mile radius. Campers must occupy their site the first night and cannot leave it unoccupied for more than 24 hours.
Directions
From Stanley, drive 2.5 miles northwest on ID-21, then turn south onto Forest Road 619 and continue 4 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 423-7500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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