Spring Creek Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates seasonally beginning March 1. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 8:46AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups *WHERE...Lemhi County *WHEN...Until3pm MDT 8/7/ 2026 *IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Idaho Falls Regional Office at (208) 528-2650
About
Spring Creek Campground is a rustic riverside campground located on the Wild and Scenic Salmon River in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest. Positioned upstream from the confluence with the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork, the area offers exceptional scenery and direct river access. The campground features 5 developed campsites along with numerous undeveloped sites for those seeking a more dispersed experience. The surrounding area is webbed with dirt roads, jeep trails, and single-track trails, making it easy to explore the rugged backcountry. Fishing opportunities abound in the Salmon River, with cutthroat and rainbow trout, steelhead, and whitefish all present. The campground also serves as a put-in point for a popular 10-mile rafting section featuring Class III rapids, with take-out at Cove Creek downstream. Facilities are basic, with vault toilets available but no potable water on site. Campers should come prepared with their own water supply. The campground is accessed via Forest Road 030, approximately 18 miles west of North Fork.
Directions
From North Fork, go 18 miles west on Forest Road 030 (Salmon River Road).
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Spring Creek Campground |
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