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.
Flash Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:43PM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Wapiti burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following area, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar is expected during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near the Wapiti burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Wapiti burn scar. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Cape Horn Area and Banner Summit. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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…
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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