Schipper Campground
Closed — Closed due to fire damage. No reopening date has been announced.
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
Schipper Campground is a small, developed fee campground located adjacent to Birch Creek in the South Hills area of the Sawtooth National Forest, offering a convenient retreat for visitors from nearby Twin Falls. The campground consists of 5 individual campsites suitable for tents with limited space for motor homes and trailers. The facility includes ADA-accessible vault toilets and picnic tables at each site, but campers must bring their own water as none is available on-site. The campground is operated on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. During its normal operating season, which typically runs from April through October depending on weather and road conditions, the fee is $5 per night with a limit of 2 vehicles per site. The area offers opportunities for fishing in Birch Creek, day hiking, picnicking, and scenic viewing. The campground enforces a 14-day stay limit within any 28-day period, and horses are not allowed. Access to Schipper Campground is via Rock Creek Road (County Road G3/Forest Road 515), located approximately 24 miles from Twin Falls. The campground is currently closed due to fire damage with no reopening date announced.
Directions
From Twin Falls, go east 8 miles on ID 50 and US 30, then south 16 miles on Rock Creek Road (County Road G3/Forest Road 515).
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Location
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 | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 678-0430 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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