Mill Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from May 20 through September 30.

About

Mill Creek Campground is a small, primitive campground situated in a wooded setting along scenic Mill Creek in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The campground consists of six campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with cooking grill. The facility includes one accessible vault toilet, hitching rails, and a stock unloading ramp, making it particularly suitable for equestrian campers. Located at approximately 7,300 feet elevation, the campground serves as a trailhead for the Mill Creek Lake National Recreation Trail and provides access to nearby Mill Creek Lake and Firebox Meadows. The area offers opportunities for day hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives. No potable water is available at the campground, so visitors must bring their own supply. The remote location requires traveling on forest roads from either Mackay (approximately 35 miles) or Arco (approximately 61 miles). The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a modest fee of $5 per night for single units. Cash or check payment is required. Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping fees.

Directions

From Mackay: Take US Highway 93 south 7 miles to Pass Creek Road. Turn left and follow for 28 miles to Little Lost/Pahsimeroi Road. Turn left, go 0.2 miles to Sawmill Canyon Road. Turn right on Sawmill Canyon Road to Mill Creek Road. Turn right on Mill Creek Road to the trailhead. From Arco: Take US Highway 20/26 south 8 miles to State Highway 22/33. Turn left and follow 16 miles to Howe. Continue straight onto Little Lost/Pahsimeroi Road for 37 miles to Sawmill Canyon Road. Turn right to Mill Creek Road, then right to the trailhead.

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