Big Creek

FS USDA Forest Service · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed

The managing agency hasn't published road access for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning Remote No Cell
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites5
Overnight Sites5

Location

45.127574, -115.32313

Description

Overview

Located next to the Big Creek airstrip this four unit campground offers a good staging place to access the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. It is popular with pilots camping overnight in Big Creek. The campground is near the Big Creek Work Station.  The four walk-in campsites are near a small stream, which flows into Big Creek. 

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 ht tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

Trailhead access to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness to the north on FR 371. Fishing in Big Creek.

Facilities

Facilities include an accessible toilet and drinking water. Pack in/pack out. No hook-ups.

Directions

From Yellow Pine, go 18 miles northeast on Forest Road 412, FR 340, and FR 371.  

Eighty-six miles northeast of McCall on Big Creek Road (#371).

Details

PhoneN/A
EmailN/A
ReservableYes

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