This dispersed campground area is north of Caribou developed campground on the
left side of North Fork road. It is situated alongside the North Fork of the
Big Wood River.

<p>This dispersed campground area is north of Caribou developed campground on the left side of North Fork road. It is situated alongside the North Fork of the Big Wood River.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Cougar Dispersed Camping Area

## 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>

Caribou Campground

Murdock Campground

## Overview

North Fork Campground is situated on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River
at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and tubing on the river
and exploring the Harriman Trail.

## Recreation

This site 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 leads past the campground, offering excellent
hiking and biking. Numerous additional trails spur off the Harriman Trail
leading to deep canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more excellent
high country fishing.

## Facilities

The campground contains several family sites, some of which are offered on a
first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are
gravel.

## Natural Features

A scenic aspen forest covers North Fork, offering plentiful shade. Pines dot
the landscape and colorful summer wildflowers are abundant. Willows and
grasses line the riverbank. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high
of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 1/2-mile from the
campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. An RV dump
station and drinking water are located here as well.  
  
Easley Hot Springs is 6 miles north, offering a swimming pool, hot tubs,
showers and a small store.  
  
Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
North Fork Campground is situated on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and tubing on the river and exploring the Harriman Trail.<h2>Recreation</h2>
This site 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 leads past the campground, offering excellent hiking and biking. Numerous additional trails spur off the Harriman Trail leading to deep canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more excellent high country fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground contains several family sites, some of which are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
A scenic aspen forest covers North Fork, offering plentiful shade. Pines dot the landscape and colorful summer wildflowers are abundant. Willows and grasses line the riverbank. 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 Visitor Center is 1/2-mile from the campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. An RV dump station and drinking water are located here as well. 
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Easley Hot Springs is 6 miles north, offering a swimming pool, hot tubs, showers and a small store.<br/>
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Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September.

NORTH FORK (ID)

North Fork (Id)

## Overview

Wood River Group Overnight Area is located inside the Wood River Campground,
which has 30 single campsites for RV's and tent camping, which are available
for use on a first-come first-served basis.  
  
This campground is located on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an
elevation of 6400 feet. Ketchum, Idaho is conveniently close, only 10 miles
south. Visitors enjoy fishing, tubing and exploring local trails.

## Recreation

This site 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. A self-guided nature trail begins
near the amphitheater, leading to a small cave and a beaver pond.

## Facilities

Wood River offers one reservable group site that can be used as a day-use
picnic area for up to 150 people, or as an overnight tent camping site for up
to 40 people. Also Wood River Campground has 30 single campsites for RV's and
tenting which are available for use on a first-come first served basis.  
  
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. An amphitheater with
electricity and wooden benches is just a short walk from the site. Roads and
parking spurs are paved, but the site surface is dirt.

## Natural Features

A forest of Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine, Lodgepole pine and aspens offers
plentiful shade within the facility. Colorful summer wildflowers are abundant
and willows dot the banks of the river. Temperatures are cool with an average
summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The 20-mile Harriman Trail passes nearby, offering excellent hiking and
biking. Numerous additional trails spur off the Harriman Trail leading to deep
canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more great high country fishing.  
  
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 2.5 miles from the
campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. An RV dump
station and drinking water are located here as well.  
  
Easley Hot Springs is 4 miles north, offering a swimming pool, hot tubs,
showers and a small store. Sun Valley Resort is 7 miles south, with hiking,
biking, guided horseback riding and beautiful mountain scenery.  
  
Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September. In Stanley an
hour away, an Arts & Crafts Fair is held in July and a Salmon Festival, Quilt
Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Wood River Group Overnight Area is located inside the Wood River Campground, which has 30 single campsites for RV's and tent camping, which are available for use on a first-come first-served basis. <br/><br/>
This campground is located on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6400 feet. Ketchum, Idaho is conveniently close, only 10 miles south. Visitors enjoy fishing, tubing and exploring local trails.<h2>Recreation</h2>
This site 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. A self-guided nature trail begins near the amphitheater, leading to a small cave and a beaver pond. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Wood River offers one reservable group site that can be used as a day-use picnic area for up to 150 people, or as an overnight tent camping site for up to 40 people. Also Wood River Campground has 30 single campsites for RV's and tenting which are available for use on a first-come first served basis.<br/>
<br/>
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. An amphitheater with electricity and wooden benches is just a short walk from the site. Roads and parking spurs are paved, but the site surface is dirt.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
A forest of Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine, Lodgepole pine and aspens offers plentiful shade within the facility. Colorful summer wildflowers are abundant and willows dot the banks of the river. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The 20-mile Harriman Trail passes nearby, offering excellent hiking and biking. Numerous additional trails spur off the Harriman Trail leading to deep canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more great high country fishing.<br/>
<br/>
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 2.5 miles from the campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. An RV dump station and drinking water are located here as well. <br/>
<br/>
Easley Hot Springs is 4 miles north, offering a swimming pool, hot tubs, showers and a small store. Sun Valley Resort is 7 miles south, with hiking, biking, guided horseback riding and beautiful mountain scenery.<br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September. In Stanley an hour away, an Arts & Crafts Fair is held in July and a Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

WOOD RIVER GROUP OVERNIGHT AREA (TENT ONLY)

Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only)

## 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.

EASLEY CAMPGROUND

Easley Campground

Boundary Campground is a developed, fee, non-reservation campground composed
of 9 campsites located on Trail Creek approximately 2 miles northeast of the
Sun Valley Resort Village. The 4-unit Boundary Picnic Area is adjacent to the
campground and shares a vault toilet and hand pump for drinking water with it.
The campground and picnic area are open the Friday before Memorial Day to
September 30 annually. Amenities include drinking water from a hand pump; 2
vault toilets; refuse service; and a fire ring, grill stand, and picnic table
in each site. Campsites also have a designated location to pitch a tent. Camp
and picnic sites have hardened aprons allowing wheelchair access. Access roads
and parking spurs are gravel. Toilets are ADA-accessible. Dogs must be leashed
in the campground and picnic area, and their solid waste picked up and
disposed of properly. Stock is not permitted. Campsites 1 and 7 are double
units. Stay limit is 3 days and check-out time is 2:00 pm. The campground and
picnic area are mostly open with large cottonwood trees providing intermittent
shade. The campground has beautiful views of Bald Mountain Ski Area to the
west.

<p>Boundary Campground is a developed, fee, non-reservation campground composed of 9 campsites located on Trail Creek approximately 2 miles northeast of the Sun Valley Resort Village. The 4-unit Boundary Picnic Area is adjacent to the campground and shares a vault toilet and hand pump for drinking water with it.  The campground and picnic area are open the Friday before Memorial Day to September 30 annually.  Amenities include drinking water from a hand pump; 2 vault toilets; refuse service; and a fire ring, grill stand, and picnic table in each site.  Campsites also have a designated location to pitch a tent.  Camp and picnic sites have hardened aprons allowing wheelchair access.  Access roads and parking spurs are gravel.  Toilets are ADA-accessible.  Dogs must be leashed in the campground and picnic area, and their solid waste picked up and disposed of properly.  Stock is not permitted.  Campsites 1 and 7 are double units.  Stay limit is 3 days and check-out time is 2:00 pm.  The campground and picnic area are mostly open with large cottonwood trees providing intermittent shade.  The campground has beautiful views of Bald Mountain Ski Area to the west.</p>

Single units $10.00 per day. Double unit $20.00 per day. Check-out time is
2:00 pm.

Boundary Campground and Picnic Area

## 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 as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</strong></p>

Boundary (Id)

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

## 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

Sawmill Campground has 3 small, tight campsites; each with a fire ring and a
picnic table.  Sites to pitch a tent are small and limited by aspen within the
campground.  Parking is limited.  Large RVs and  trailers are not recommended.
A single-unit, ADA-accessible SST vault toilet is found at the campground.
Individual campsites are not considered ADA-accessible.  An excellent site for
a small picnic near a creek.  Aspen trees shade the campsites.

<p>Sawmill&nbsp;Campground has&nbsp;3 small, tight&nbsp;campsites;&nbsp;each with a fire ring and&nbsp;a picnic table.&nbsp; Sites to pitch a tent are small and limited by aspen within the campground.&nbsp; Parking is limited.&nbsp; Large RVs&nbsp;and&nbsp; trailers&nbsp;are not recommended.&nbsp; A single-unit, ADA-accessible SST vault toilet is found at the campground.&nbsp; Individual campsites are not considered ADA-accessible.&nbsp; An excellent site for a small picnic near a creek.&nbsp;&nbsp;Aspen trees shade the campsites.</p>

Sawmill Campground

Federal Gulch Campground is a non-fee, non-reservation campground located on
the East Fork of the Wood River. The campground is composed of 3 campsites on
the East Fork of the Wood River. The trailhead provides access to Federal
Gulch Tr. No. 169, which connects to the remote and seldom-visited Little Wood
River country. The campground is generally accessible May through October.
Campground amenities include a vault toilet is located in the campground, and
each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Stock is permitted in designated
areas and hitching rails are provided.

<p>Federal Gulch Campground is a non-fee, non-reservation campground located on the East Fork of the Wood River. The campground is composed of&nbsp;3 campsites on the East Fork of the Wood River. The trailhead provides access to Federal Gulch Tr. No. 169, which connects to the remote and seldom-visited Little Wood River country. The campground&nbsp;is generally accessible&nbsp;May through&nbsp;October. Campground amenities include a vault toilet is located in the campground, and each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Stock is permitted in designated areas and hitching rails are provided.</p>

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