TIMBER CREEK RESERVOIR LOWER CAMPGROUND
The campground typically operates seasonally from late spring through fall, weather and road conditions permitting. First-come, first-served; no reservations. Check with the Leadore Ranger District for current road and campground conditions before traveling.
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 9:37PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM MDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 475 and 476. * WIND...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Wind reaching these speeds and humidity drier than 15 percent can result in rapid fire spread and extreme wildfire intensity.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 1:30PM 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 Moderate * WHERE...Lemhi County * WHEN...Until 3pm MDT 8/10/2026 * IMPACTS...Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
About
Timber Creek Reservoir Lower Campground is a small, primitive facility with 4 campsites located in the Beaverhead Mountains of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The campground provides access to Timber Creek Reservoir for fishing and offers a quiet, remote setting for those seeking solitude in the Idaho backcountry. The campground features basic amenities including potable water. Fishing is available in Timber Creek Reservoir and nearby Hawley Creek. The area is popular with anglers and those seeking to escape more crowded developed campgrounds. The Upper campground, located nearby, offers an additional 6 sites with vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Access is via forest roads west of Leadore. From Leadore, travel west on Lee Creek Road for approximately 0.9 miles, then turn left onto Forest Service Road 105 toward Big Timber Creek. After about 7.5 miles, take the right fork onto Forest Service Road 172, then follow for one mile to a fork where the right branch leads to the Lower campground.
Directions
From Leadore, go west on Lee Creek Road for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 105 toward Big Timber Creek. Continue approximately 7.5 miles to a road junction and take the right fork onto Forest Service Road 172. Follow for one mile to a fork; the right branch leads to Timber Creek Reservoir Lower Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 768-2500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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