Bear Creek Transfer Camp is located 32 miles north of Fairfield.  Travel over
Fleck Summit on Road No. 012.  Once at the summer home area, turn onto Road
No. 079 and continue north past the Methodist Church Camp then turn left on to
Road No. 889 and look for the entrance sign.  The transfer camp offers 6
campsites with picnic tables and fire rings along with corrals and mangers
with loading ramps and stock water available 150 yards to the north at Bear
Creek. There is one vault toilet restroom available.

<p>Bear Creek Transfer Camp is located 32 miles north of Fairfield.&nbsp; Travel&nbsp;over Fleck Summit on Road No. 012.&nbsp; Once at the summer home area, turn onto&nbsp;Road No. 079 and continue north past the Methodist Church Camp then turn left on to Road No. 889 and look for the entrance sign.&nbsp;&nbsp;The transfer camp offers 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings along with corrals and mangers with loading ramps and stock water available 150 yards to the north at Bear Creek. There is one vault toilet restroom available.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Bear Creek Transfer Camp

Canyon Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of 7 single units
and 3 group sites on Big Smoky Creek. Campground amenities include picnic
tables, fire rings, drinking water, restrooms, horse corrals and a stock
loading station. The Big Smoky Trail #072 begins at the north end of the
campground and leads to Skillern Hot Springs. Big Smoky trail is open to non-
motorized travel and motorcycles. Numerous trails split off of the main Big
Smoky Trail, some of them are only open to non-motorized travel. Please be
sure to pick up a Motor Vehicle Use Map from the local Ranger Station.

<p>Canyon Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of 7 single units and&nbsp;3 group sites on Big Smoky Creek. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, restrooms, horse corrals&nbsp;and a stock loading station.&nbsp;The Big Smoky Trail #072 begins at the&nbsp;north end of the campground and&nbsp;leads to Skillern Hot Springs. Big Smoky trail is open to non-motorized travel and motorcycles. Numerous trails split off of the main Big Smoky Trail, some of them are only open to non-motorized travel. Please be sure to&nbsp;pick up&nbsp;a Motor Vehicle Use Map from the local Ranger Station.</p>

Fees will be charged from mid-May through October 31st. $6.00 per night fee
for single sites, $12.00 per night for double sites.

Canyon Transfer Camp

Bowns Campground, located 25 miles east of Featherville and 18 miles north of
Fairfield, is a developed campground composed of 10 units along Big Smoky
Creek. Two of the camp sites are double family units. Camping, fishing,
hiking, and picnicking are popular activities. Campground amenities include
picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water (seasonally) and restrooms. Miller
Creek Trail (#087) starts just south of the campground and is open to
motorcycles.

<p>Bowns Campground, located 25 miles east of Featherville and 18 miles north of Fairfield, is a developed campground composed of 10 units along Big Smoky Creek. Two of the camp sites are double family units.  Camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking are popular activities. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water (seasonally) and restrooms. Miller Creek Trail (#087) starts just south of the campground and is open to motorcycles.</p>

Bowns Campground

Big Hole is a day use site on the South Fork of the Boise River located 6
miles west (down river) from the Big Smoky Gaurd Station area on Road No.227.
Popular for it's swimming hole, the area provides access to fishing, parking
and a restroom.

<p>Big Hole is a day use site on the South Fork of the Boise River located 6 miles west (down river) from the Big Smoky Gaurd Station area on&nbsp;Road No.227.&nbsp; Popular for it&#39;s swimming hole, the area provides access to fishing, parking and a restroom.</p>

There is no fee for the usage of this area.

Big Hole

## Overview

Chemeketan Campground sits near the headwaters of the Salmon River, at the
foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.

## Recreation

This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor
activities abound. The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow
trout, westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout.
The Idaho Centennial Trail can be easily accessed nearby.  
  
Alturas, Perkins, Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are nearby, with fishing,
canoeing and hiking.

## Facilities

This campground is reached via dirt road, however visitors must ford a stream
before reaching the site. Trucks, RVs and cars with higher clearance should
have no trouble crossing the stream.  
  
The campground offers one group site than can accommodate up to 150 people. If
it is not reserved, it is available as a group site or individual sites on a
first come, first served basis.  
  
Vault toilets, tables and grills are provided.

## Natural Features

Chemeketan is a secluded, peaceful campground situated among lodgepole pines,
which provide partial shade. Rugged peaks of the Sawtooth Range surround the
area and the Salmon River flows at the campground's edge. Temperatures are
cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and
biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the
valley and surrounding mountains.  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Chemeketan Campground sits near the headwaters of the Salmon River, at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.<h2>Recreation</h2>
This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. The Idaho Centennial Trail can be easily accessed nearby.
<br/>
<br/>
Alturas, Perkins, Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are nearby, with fishing, canoeing and hiking. <h2>Facilities</h2>
This campground is reached via dirt road, however visitors must ford a stream before reaching the site. Trucks, RVs and cars with higher clearance should have no trouble crossing the stream.<br/>
<br/>
The campground offers one group site than can accommodate up to 150 people. If it is not reserved, it is available as a group site or individual sites on a first come, first served basis.<br/>
<br/>
Vault toilets, tables and grills are provided. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Chemeketan is a secluded, peaceful campground situated among lodgepole pines, which provide partial shade. Rugged peaks of the Sawtooth Range surround the area and the Salmon River flows at the campground's edge. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. 
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

CHEMEKETAN CAMPGROUND

Chemeketan Campground

## Overview

Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is located on the shores of scenic Alturas Lake
at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.

## Recreation

This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor
activities abound. Alturas Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing,
canoeing, kayaking and fishing for bull trout and Kokanee salmon.  
  
The 10-mile round trip Alpine Meadows Trail begins nearby, with spectacular
canyon, meadow and alpine lake views. The trail is also a popular area for
bird watching.

## Facilities

This campground contains several family campsites, some of which have lake or
creek views. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking
spurs are gravel.  
  
A day-use site is adjacent to the campground with a designated swim beach.
Smokey Bear Boat Ramp is less than 1/4-mile away.

## Natural Features

Alturas Creek runs through the campground, where summer wildflowers are
plentiful and a mixed-growth conifer forest provides partial shade.
Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of
40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and
biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the
valley and surrounding mountains.  
  
Perkins Lake is less than 2 miles away, with excellent fishing and canoeing.
Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are nearby, with more fishing, canoeing and
hiking. The Salmon River offers fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat
trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is located on the shores of scenic Alturas Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.<h2>Recreation</h2>
This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Alturas Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for bull trout and Kokanee salmon. <br/>
<br/>
The 10-mile round trip Alpine Meadows Trail begins nearby, with spectacular canyon, meadow and alpine lake views. The trail is also a popular area for bird watching.<h2>Facilities</h2>
This campground contains several family campsites, some of which have lake or creek views. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.<br/>
<br/>
A day-use site is adjacent to the campground with a designated swim beach. Smokey Bear Boat Ramp is less than 1/4-mile away.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Alturas Creek runs through the campground, where summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed-growth conifer forest provides partial shade. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. <br/>
<br/>
Perkins Lake is less than 2 miles away, with excellent fishing and canoeing. Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are nearby, with more fishing, canoeing and hiking. The Salmon River offers fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout.<br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

ALTURAS LAKE INLET

Alturas Lake Inlet

## Overview

Baumgartner Campground is situated alongside the South Fork Boise River, 11
miles from Featherville, Idaho. The area offers excellent fishing, hiking and
off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Baumgartner Hot Springs is located
within the campground, where visitors can enjoy soaking in the pool while
admiring the scenic, natural setting.

## Recreation

The campground's main draw is Baumgartner Hot Springs. The 101-degree water is
piped into a large concrete soaking pool. The pool is open during daylight
hours and is drained and refilled daily. The pool is pressure washed Tuesday
mornings and will not open until around noon.  
  
The South Fork Boise River provides great fishing for wild and stocked rainbow
trout. Younger campers love splashing in the cool mountain waters. An
accessible path leads to a bench overlooking the swimming/fishing hole on
thenorth end of the campground.  
  
The John Baumgartner Gravesite is a short walk from the hot springs. A
1/4-mile interpretive nature trail begins at the hot springs and meanders up
the hill through the forest.  
  
Kelley Creek/Iron Mountain, Virginia Gulch, Willow Creek, Van Gulch and Big
Water Trails all begin in the area. Ponderosa Trail Learner's Loop is located
approximately 1 mile to the west of the campground and offers beginner level
trails for young ATV and off-road motorcycle riders.  
**ATVs, UTVs and off-road motorcycles cannot be ridden within the campground.
You may trailer them in and out of the campground but the trailer must fit
within your camping spur.**

## Facilities

The campground offers single and double-family sites, as well as one quad site
and one large group site (Site 100), all with picnic tables, fire rings and
utility tables. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and
parking spurs within the main campground are paved. Site 100 is not paved.

## Natural Features

The campground is nestled beneath towering ponderosa pines at an elevation of
5,200 feet. The gentle South Fork Boise River runs along the site, offering
beautiful scenery and recreation. A variety of wildlife is commonly seen in
and around the campground, including deer and moose.

## Nearby Attractions

Numerous hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the
surrounding area. Kelley Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent with
additional designated dispersed site camping and livestock corrals near Kelley
Creek. The historic Iron Mountain Lookout is located to the south of the
campground. It is approximately a 12 mile one-way trip along the Kelley Creek
trail which is open to vehicles 50" or less in width.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Baumgartner Campground is situated alongside the South Fork Boise River, 11 miles from Featherville, Idaho. 
  
The area offers excellent fishing, hiking and off-road vehicle riding opportunities.  Baumgartner Hot Springs is located within the campground, where visitors can enjoy soaking in the pool while admiring the scenic, natural setting.  

<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The campground's main draw is Baumgartner Hot Springs. The 101-degree water is piped into a large concrete soaking pool. The pool is open during daylight hours and is drained and refilled daily.  The pool is pressure washed Tuesday mornings and will not open until around noon.<br> <br>The South Fork Boise River provides great fishing for wild and stocked rainbow trout. Younger campers love splashing in the cool mountain waters. An accessible path leads to a bench overlooking the swimming/fishing hole on thenorth end of the campground. <br> <br>The John Baumgartner Gravesite is a short walk from the hot springs. A 1/4-mile interpretive nature trail begins at the hot springs and meanders up the hill through the forest.<br>  <br>Kelley Creek/Iron Mountain, Virginia Gulch, Willow Creek, Van Gulch and Big Water Trails all begin in the area. Ponderosa Trail Learner's Loop is located approximately 1 mile to the west of the campground and offers beginner level trails for young ATV and off-road motorcycle riders. <br><strong>ATVs, UTVs and off-road motorcycles cannot be ridden within the campground. You may trailer them in and out of the campground but the trailer must fit within your camping spur.</strong></p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers single and double-family sites, as well as one quad site and one large group site (Site 100), all with picnic tables, fire rings and utility tables. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the main campground are paved. Site 100 is not paved.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is nestled beneath towering ponderosa pines at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The gentle South Fork Boise River runs along the site, offering beautiful scenery and recreation. 
  
A variety of wildlife is commonly seen in and around the campground, including deer and moose.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Numerous hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. Kelley Creek Flats Recreation Area is adjacent with additional designated dispersed site camping and livestock corrals near Kelley Creek. 

The historic Iron Mountain Lookout is located to the south of the campground. It is approximately a 12 mile one-way trip along the Kelley Creek trail which is open to vehicles 50" or less in width.

River downstream from campground

Swimming and fishing hole located on the river adjacent to the campground

South Fork Boise River

Open dawn to dusk

Baumgartner Campground

Family/Double site

Shelter is located within Site 100

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a
QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to**first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival** as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

North Shore Campground

Five Points Campground is a primitive campground composed of 7 units located
near Five Points Creek 17 miles north of Fairfield over Couch Summit. The
newly renovated campground offers restrooms and is close to the popular
Worswick hot springs. Potable water is not available at this campground.

<p>Five Points Campground is a primitive campground composed of&nbsp;7 units located near Five Points Creek&nbsp;17 miles north of Fairfield over Couch Summit. The newly renovated campground offers restrooms and is close to the popular Worswick hot springs. Potable water is not available at this campground.</p>

Five Points Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival</strong> as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

Smokey Bear Campground

Willow Creek Transfer Camp is composed of 4 large camping units. Campground
amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, a restroom, corrals, mangers and
barrier free stock loading ramps. Campsites and restroom were renovated in
2021-2022. ADA loading ramp and horse facilities are currently under
renovation.  The Willow Creek Trail No. 019 (single track trail) is located on
the north end of the campground and is open motorcycles but closed to ATVs and
UTVs.

<p>Willow Creek Transfer Camp is composed of 4&nbsp;large camping units. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, a restroom, corrals, mangers and barrier free stock loading ramps. Campsites and restroom were renovated in 2021-2022. ADA loading ramp and horse facilities are currently under renovation.&nbsp; The Willow Creek Trail No. 019 (single track trail) is located on the north end of the campground and is open motorcycles but&nbsp;closed to ATVs and UTVs.</p>

This is a no-charge campground, however there is a donation fee tube at the
campground for those who would like to contribute funds.

Willow Creek Transfer Camp

## Overview

Alturas Area Picnic B is located along the sandy shoreline of scenic Alturas
Lake, at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.

## Recreation

The site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor
activities abound. Alturas Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing,
canoeing, kayaking and fishing for bull trout and Kokanee salmon. Alturas
Creek runs through the adjacent campground.  
  
The 10-mile round trip Alpine Meadows Trail begins nearby, with spectacular
canyon, meadow and alpine lake views. The trail is also a popular area for
bird watching.

## Facilities

The picnic site is a day-use area only. It offers one accessible group site
that can accommodate up to 50 people. Vault toilets, drinking water and
garbage service are provided. Smokey Bear Boat Ramp is less than 1/4-mile
away.

## Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful, and a mixed-growth conifer forest provides
partial shade. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees
and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and
biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the
valley and surrounding mountains.  
  
Perkins Lake is less than 2 miles away, with excellent fishing and canoeing.
Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are nearby with more fishing, canoeing and
hiking. The Salmon River offers fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat
trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Alturas Area Picnic B is located along the sandy shoreline of scenic Alturas Lake, at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Alturas Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for bull trout and Kokanee salmon. Alturas Creek runs through the adjacent campground.<br/>
<br/>
The 10-mile round trip Alpine Meadows Trail begins nearby, with spectacular canyon, meadow and alpine lake views. The trail is also a popular area for bird watching.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The picnic site is a day-use area only. It offers one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. Vault toilets, drinking water and garbage service are provided. Smokey Bear Boat Ramp is less than 1/4-mile away.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Summer wildflowers are plentiful, and a mixed-growth conifer forest provides partial shade. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. <br/>
<br/>
Perkins Lake is less than 2 miles away, with excellent fishing and canoeing. Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are nearby with more fishing, canoeing and hiking. The Salmon River offers fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout.<br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

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This tent camping area is accessible by hiking in, and consists of 4 single-
sites and 2 double-sites on the east side of beautiful Alturas Lake. It is
first-come, first-serve. Experience a quiet, serene, relaxing time in the
heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area with the Sawtooth Mountains to
the west, Smoky Mountains to the south and the Hemingway-Boulder Mountains to
the east. Fishing is terrific in Alturas lake along with swimming, kayaking
and canoeing. Capturing the scenic beauty, plants and wildlife through
photography is ideal at this unique location. It includes flush toilets,
potable water, trash pick-up and fire rings. There is access to Alturas Lake
Creek trail head towards Eureka Gulch, Jakes Gulch, Cabin Creek trail and
Alpine Creek trail to the north.

<p>This tent camping area is accessible by hiking in, and consists of 4 single-sites&nbsp;and 2&nbsp;double-sites on the east side of beautiful Alturas Lake.&nbsp;It is&nbsp;first-come, first-serve.&nbsp;Experience a quiet, serene, relaxing time in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area with the Sawtooth Mountains to the west, Smoky Mountains to the south and the Hemingway-Boulder Mountains to the east. Fishing is terrific in Alturas lake along with swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Capturing the scenic beauty, plants and wildlife through photography is ideal at this unique location. It includes flush toilets, potable water, trash pick-up and fire rings. There is access to Alturas Lake Creek trail head towards&nbsp;Eureka Gulch, Jakes Gulch, Cabin Creek trail and Alpine Creek trail to the north. &nbsp;</p>

Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information

Alturas Tent Camping Area

Willow Creek Campground is a small site composed of 6 camping units.
Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and a restroom.
Campground was renovated in 2021 and has a new vault toilet, new site
furniture and a new layout.

<p>Willow Creek Campground is a small site composed of 6&nbsp;camping units. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and a restroom. Campground was renovated in 2021 and has a new vault toilet, new site furniture and a new layout.&nbsp;</p>

Fees will be charged from mid-May through October 31st. $6.00 per night fee.

Willow Creek Campground

Bird Creek Campground is a primitive, non-reservation campground composed of 5
units on the South Fork of the Boise River. Tubing and fishing are popular
activities.



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Fees are charged from mid-May through October 31st. $6.00 per night fee.

Bird Creek Campground

Pioneer Campground, which is situated next to Soldier Mountain Ski Area, is a
developed campground composed of 5 units on Soldier Creek. The campground can
be reserved in its entirety for groups of up to 50 people. The amphitheater
and adjacent picnic area can be used for group events. Campground amenities
include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and a restroom. The South
Fork and North Fork of Soldier Creek trails begin along  Forest Road 093 and
join a major network of trails in the Soldier Mountains.

<p>Pioneer Campground, which is situated next to Soldier Mountain Ski Area, is a developed campground composed of 5 units on Soldier Creek. The campground can be reserved in its entirety for groups of up to 50 people. The amphitheater and adjacent picnic area can be used for group events. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water and a restroom. The South Fork and North Fork of Soldier Creek trails begin along &nbsp;Forest Road 093 and join a major network of trails in the Soldier Mountains.</p>

Pioneer Campground

East Fork Baker Creek Campground is a primitive non-fee, non-reservation
campground composed of 7 campsites located by the East Fork of Baker Creek.
This area is accessible from June through November. Campground amenities
include a vault toilet and fire rings. Fishing is available in Baker Creek.

<p>East Fork Baker Creek Campground is a primitive non-fee, non-reservation campground composed of&nbsp;7 campsites located&nbsp;by the East Fork of Baker Creek. This area is accessible from June through November. Campground amenities include a vault toilet and fire rings. Fishing is available in Baker Creek.</p>

East Fork Baker Creek Campground

Chaparral Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of 7 single
sites and 3 double sites located on the South Fork of the Boise River.
Campground amenities include 3 vault toilet restrooms, picnic tables and fire
rings. Hiking, tubing, and fishing are popular activities.





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<p>Chaparral Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of&nbsp;7 single sites and 3 double sites located on the South Fork of the Boise River. Campground amenities include 3&nbsp;vault toilet&nbsp;restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Hiking, tubing, and fishing are popular activities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><script type="text/javascript"src="https://webplayer.yahooapis.com/player.js"></script><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5441651.wmv">View Video</a></p>

Chaparral Campground

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a
QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to **first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival** as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to <strong>first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

Pettit Lake Campground

Abbott Campground is a primitive non-reservation campground composed of 7
units located on the South Fork of the Boise River. Campground amenities
include picnic tables, fire rings and restrooms. Tubing, and fishing are
popular activities. There is a footbridge located on the west end of the camp
area that crosses the river and accesses the Abbot Gulch area.

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<p>Abbott Campground is a primitive non-reservation campground composed of 7 units located on the South Fork of the Boise River. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and restrooms. Tubing, and fishing are popular activities. There is a footbridge located on the west end of the camp area that crosses the river and accesses the Abbot Gulch area.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5440513.wmv">View video of area</a></p><script type="text/javascript"src="https://webplayer.yahooapis.com/player.js"></script>

Fees will be charged from mid-May until October 31. $6.00 per night for single
sites, $12.00 per night for double sites.

Abbott Campground

## Overview

Easley Campground is located along the beautiful Big Wood River at an
elevation of 6800 feet, conveniently close to Ketchum, Idaho only 14 miles
south. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and soaking at Easley Hot Springs.

## Recreation

Easley is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor
activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular
on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing.  
  
The 20-mile Harriman Trail passes through the campground, offering excellent
hiking and biking. Numerous trails spur off the Harriman Trail leading to deep
canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more great high country fishing.

## Facilities

The campground offers several family campsites, most of which have scenic
views of the Boulder Mountains to the east. Vault toilets and drinking water
are provided, but there is no electricity. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

## Natural Features

A forest of Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and aspen offers
plentiful shade in the campground. Colorful summer wildflowers are abundant
and willows dot the banks of the river. Temperatures are cool with an average
summer high of 78 and a low of 40.

## Nearby Attractions

Easley Hot Springs is less than 1/4-mile away, just past the campground
entrance. A swimming pool, hot tubs and showers are available for a small fee,
and a small store is located on-site.  
  
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 6.5 miles from the
campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. A dump
station and drinking water are located here as well.  
  
Sun Valley Resort is 11 miles away, with hiking, biking, guided horseback
riding and beautiful mountain scenery.  
  
Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September, and in Stanley
an hour away, an Arts & Crafts Fair in July, and Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair
and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Easley Campground is located along the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6800 feet, conveniently close to Ketchum, Idaho only 14 miles south. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and soaking at Easley Hot Springs.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Easley is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing. <br/>
<br/>
The 20-mile Harriman Trail passes through the campground, offering excellent hiking and biking. Numerous trails spur off the Harriman Trail leading to deep canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more great high country fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers several family campsites, most of which have scenic views of the Boulder Mountains to the east. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but there is no electricity. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
A forest of Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and aspen offers plentiful shade in the campground. Colorful summer wildflowers are abundant and willows dot the banks of the river. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 and a low of 40.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Easley Hot Springs is less than 1/4-mile away, just past the campground entrance. A swimming pool, hot tubs and showers are available for a small fee, and a small store is located on-site.<br/>
<br/>
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 6.5 miles from the campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. A dump station and drinking water are located here as well.<br/>
<br/>
Sun Valley Resort is 11 miles away, with hiking, biking, guided horseback riding and beautiful mountain scenery.<br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September, and in Stanley an hour away, an Arts & Crafts Fair in July, and Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.