TIMBER CREEK RESERVOIR LOWER CAMPGROUND

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from June through September, with access dependent on snow conditions and road passability.

About

Timber Creek Reservoir Lower Campground sits in the rugged terrain of the Salmon-Challis National Forest, west of Leadore in the Lemhi Mountain Range. This primitive camping area is located near Timber Creek Reservoir, providing anglers and outdoor enthusiasts access to mountain reservoir fishing and backcountry exploration. The campground is reached via Lee Creek Road and Forest Service Road 105, requiring travel on mountain roads that may be challenging for some vehicles. The surrounding landscape features wooded areas with two creeks flowing through the drainage, creating a scenic mountain setting at high elevation. Visitors to Timber Creek Reservoir Lower should come prepared for primitive camping conditions and be self-sufficient, as amenities are limited. The area typically operates during summer and early fall when mountain roads are passable, with seasonal closures due to snow at higher elevations in the Beaverhead and Lemhi Mountain ranges.

Directions

From Leadore, travel west on Lee Creek Road for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 105 toward Big Timber Creek. After 7.5 miles, reach a junction and take the right fork (Forest Service Road 172). Follow for one mile to a fork; the right fork leads to Timber Creek Reservoir Lower.

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