Trap Creek Campground
Open seasonally from May through mid-September, weather permitting. The group site requires reservations via Recreation.gov; individual sites are first-come, first-served when the group site is unreserved. Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30-day period within a 30-mile radius.
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…
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.
Fox Creek Temporary Trail & Trailhead Closures
Implementation of the Fox Creek Bridge Replacement Project will require intermittent, temporary trail and trailhead closures. Unscheduled closures may be necessary, but here are some target dates for visitors to keep in mind when planning activities in the area:May 11-14, 2026: Trailhead will be…
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 order covers occupancy and use requirements for 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.
About
Trap Creek Campground is nestled in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area. At 6,670 feet elevation, the campground enjoys cool summer temperatures averaging 78°F highs and 40°F lows. A mixed stand of pines provides partial shade while Trap Creek flows nearby and summer wildflowers carpet the surrounding meadows. Expansive Elk Meadow is close by, offering excellent opportunities for bird and wildlife watching. The campground consists of one group site made up of three smaller individual sites, with a maximum capacity of 40 people. When the group site is not reserved, the individual sites become available on a first-come, first-served basis. The road to the site and parking spurs are paved. Vault toilets and potable water are provided. Recreation options abound with approximately 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail which passes directly through the site. Numerous lakes and streams including the Salmon River offer rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley Lake and Redfish Lake are nearby for boating, waterskiing, canoeing, and kayaking.
Directions
From Stanley, go 15 miles northwest on ID 21.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| camping@rrmofa.com | |
| Phone | +1 (928) 537-8888 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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