North Fork (Id)

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HWY 75 8 MILES NORTH OF KETCHUM
Ketchum, ID 83340

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.

Camp site features

Across 28 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 28 sites
Picnic table: all 28 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 16 people

Directions

From Ketchum, Idaho, travel approximately 8 miles north on Highway 75. Campground is on the west side of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

108 reviews

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Cheryl D

Loop:North Fork

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Reviewed 20 days ago

Nestled in a campsite not far from the road (which was very quiet at night) and next to a stream of running water. Sunny days, cool nights and mountain views. Lovely campground.

Gail t

Loop:North Fork

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great spot next to the river. Lots of shade, private and peaceful. Will stay here again.

Theodore L

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Wonderful campground ... spotlessly clean restrooms and campsites and a wonderful setting in the aspens and cottonwoods. Camp hosts Erin and her sister were very welcoming and friendly and took great pride in maintaining the campground. Places like this make appreciate the value and beauty of our public lands and happy that our taxes are well spent. Keep it up!

Kenneth H

Loop:North Fork

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Super clean campsite and very nice host.

Cynthia W

Loop:North Fork

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Our stay at Sawtooth National Forest was very nice. We were parked at a site that led to the Big Woods River behind us. We could hear the roar of the river and it was very soothing. Our camping neighbors were respectful and quiet except for an occasional loud generator. The rangers were two sisters from TX and they were very helpful and friendly. We stayed here instead of in Sun Valley. Sun Valley is a pretty city but the quiet of staying in the forest was much nicer for us. A doe and her fawn visited us our first morning there. The forest was filled with pines and aspens - very pretty. There are bike paths nearby. We enjoyed attending the orchestra at the Sun Valley Pavilion. There are lots of good eating places in the area as well.

Bryan C

Loop:North Fork

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful campground. Every site had privacy thanks to the many trees. Facilities were clean and hosts were friendly and helpful. We’ll be back!

Availability

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