Lost Spring Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens July 15. No reservation required; first-come, first-served. No fee.
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 2:35AM MDT until August 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 475 AND 476... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Wind reaching these speeds and humidity drier than 15 percent can result in rapid fire spread and extreme wildfire intensity.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:30PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Moderate * WHERE...Lemhi County * WHEN...Until 3pm MDT 8/10/2026 * IMPACTS...Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
About
Lost Spring Campground is a small, primitive campground tucked away in a quiet forested setting along Silver Creek in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest. With just six campsites, it offers a secluded camping experience far from developed areas. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground provides basic amenities including a vault toilet, but campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. There are no hookups, showers, or other developed facilities. The nearby Meyers Cove trailhead at the end of the road provides access to backcountry trails. This remote location is particularly popular with hunters during fall hunting seasons. The lengthy drive on forest roads to reach the campground keeps crowds low, making it an excellent choice for those seeking solitude in a backcountry setting.
Directions
From Salmon, Idaho, drive 5 miles south on Highway 93 to Shoup Bridge and turn right onto Forest Road 021. Continue 44.5 miles to the Cobalt workcenter on Panther Creek Road. Drive 11 miles south to Rabbitsfoot Summit and turn onto Forest Road 108. Lost Spring Campground is approximately 13 miles from the turnoff, across Silver Creek.
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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) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Lost Spring Campground | |
| Salmon-Challis NF Alerts |
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