Murdock Campground
Closed for the season. Typically opens Memorial Day weekend and operates through September 30. First-come, first-served only with on-site payment via fee envelope or Recreation.gov Scan and Pay.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:15PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Storm total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are possible across the area with localized 3 inches possible in spots, especially in the higher terrain of the eastern highlands. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, south central, and southeast Idaho, including the following areas, in central Idaho, Sun Valley Region and Wood River Foothills. In eastern Idaho, Beaverhead - Lemhi Highlands, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park and Teton Valley. In south central Idaho, Eastern Magic Valley and Shoshone/Lava Beds. In southeast Idaho, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, Bear Lake Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Lower Snake River Plain, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, Southern Hills/Albion Mountains and Upper Snake River Plain. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged period of rainfall is expected across eastern Idaho throughout the weekend which could lead to some flooding across parts of the advised area. An upper low moving into the Pacific Northwest will combine with tropical moisture from Tropical Cyclone Rachel to usher in a cooler, wetter weather pattern across eastern Idaho. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
Murdock Campground is a small, rustic 11-site campground located in the North Fork Canyon within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Set beneath a pine canopy at approximately 6,800 feet elevation, the campground offers a peaceful setting just 2 miles from the SNRA Headquarters and 8 miles north of Ketchum. The area is prized for fishing in the Big Wood River and Murdock Creek. Multiple trailheads nearby provide access to the Hemingway-Boulder Wilderness, including the North Fork, West Fork, and East Fork trails. Wildlife viewing is excellent, with stunning mountain vistas of Ryan Peak, Kent Peak, Glassford Peak, and Silver Peak, all exceeding 11,000 feet. All sites are first-come, first-served with payment via fee envelope or Recreation.gov Scan and Pay. Campers should bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. Stay limits are 10 days within a 30-day period across the SNRA. Sites accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles.
Directions
From Ketchum, head north 8 miles on ID 75. Turn right at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Headquarters Office and continue 2 miles on Forest Road #146.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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