Iron Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground typically operates from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September, weather permitting.
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
Iron Creek Campground is located in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, just west of Stanley, Idaho, along Highway 21. This intimate campground offers 9 campsites set among lodgepole pines near Iron Creek. The campground serves as an excellent basecamp for wilderness enthusiasts, with the Iron Creek Trailhead nearby providing access to the Sawtooth Wilderness. Popular hiking destinations include Alpine Lake and Sawtooth Lake, making this a favored spot for backpackers and day hikers exploring the dramatic peaks of the Sawtooth Range. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Payment can be made on-site via fee box or by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, though cellular service may be limited. The setting offers a more primitive camping experience in one of Idaho's most spectacular mountain landscapes.
Directions
From Stanley, Idaho, travel 2.5 miles west on Highway 21, then turn south onto Forest Road 619 and continue for 4 miles to reach the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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