Schipper Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. Seasonally closed roads on the Minidoka Ranger District officially open May 16, 2026. The campground typically operates from April through October, weather permitting.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:40AM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
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
Schipper Campground is a developed, fee campground situated along Birch Creek in the Cassia Division of Sawtooth National Forest, about 24 miles from Twin Falls, Idaho. The campground contains 5 individual sites suitable for tents with limited space for smaller motorhomes and trailers. All camping is first-come, first-served at $5 per night, with payment possible via the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay feature. Amenities include picnic tables and handicapped-accessible vault toilets. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground operates seasonally, typically from April through October depending on weather and road conditions. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days within any 28-day period. Access is via Rock Creek Road (County Road G3/Forest Road 515). Sites are limited to 2 vehicles each, and all vehicles must park on designated gravel spurs. Horses are prohibited in the campground area.
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).
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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 |
Availability
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