Steer Basin Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from April through October, with closures during winter months due to snow.
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
Steer Basin Campground offers a peaceful camping experience in the Sawtooth National Forest with 4 individual campsites positioned along Rock Creek. This compact campground operates exclusively on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring visitors to physically arrive at the site to claim and pay for their spot. Payment can be made on-site by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app and the Scan and Pay feature, though cellular service may be limited in this remote area. The campground is primarily designed for tent camping, with limited space available for smaller motor homes and trailers. The rustic setting provides an authentic backcountry camping experience without hookups or modern amenities. Access to the campground is seasonal, typically available between April and October, with closures during winter months due to snow and weather conditions.
Directions
From Twin Falls, travel east 8 miles on ID 50 and US 30, then head south 20 miles on Rock Creek Road (County Road G3/Forest Road #515) to reach the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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