Park Creek Campground
Closed for the season. Opens June 1, 2026. Sites are first-come, first-served at $10 per night. Water from the hand pump is available during summer months only.
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 8:52PM MDT until August 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Winds have backed off below 25 mph and relative humidity has increased. Thus, will allow the Red Flag warning for today to expire at 9 PM MDT this evening. An approaching trough will move through tomorrow and will bring gusty winds. Relative humidity will be continue to be critical tomorrow before monsoon moisture starts moving into the area Wednesday into the rest of the week. Will reissue a Red Flag warning for fire weather zones 475 and 476 for Monday afternoon into the early evening. Will also include fire weather zones 410 and 425 when issue the Red Flag warning for Monday.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:13PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
AQAPIH * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality. Air Quality Index is forecast to degrade from Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Custer County. * WHEN...Through 3 PM Monday, August 10th. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
About
Park Creek Campground offers a peaceful camping experience in the remote backcountry of Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest. Located 26 miles up Trail Creek Road from US Highway 93, this small 12-site campground sits in a pleasant wooded setting that provides shade and privacy for campers seeking solitude away from more developed areas. The campground provides basic amenities including a vault toilet and a hand pump that delivers potable water during the summer season. Sites are available first-come, first-served at $10 per night. The area is well-suited for those looking to explore the surrounding landscape, with Summit Creek Trail nearby and access to Big and Little Fall Creek for fishing and hiking. The campground's location along Trail Creek Road makes it an excellent stopover for travelers between Mackay and Sun Valley/Ketchum. The road connects Highway 93 to the Sun Valley area, offering scenic mountain driving through the rugged terrain of central Idaho.
Directions
From Mackay, take US Highway 93 approximately 16 miles north to Trail Creek Road. Turn left onto Trail Creek Road (#208) and follow it 26 miles; the campground will be on the right. Alternatively, from Sun Valley/Ketchum, take Highway 75 to Sun Valley Road, which becomes Trail Creek Road (#208). Follow this road 26 miles; the campground will be on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 588-3400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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