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Recreation Region: Cascade Ranger District

Trout Creek Campground

The Trout Creek Campground, near Landmark, Idaho, offers 5 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots.

Natural Features:

The campground sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from several creeks including the scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary of the South Fork Salmon River. Wildlife watchers may see deer, elk, bear and moose. Bald eagles are often spotted soaring overhead.

Recreation:

The campground is near the trailhead to Thunderbolt Lookout and several trails into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. Check on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for non-motorized and motorized trails.  The area is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. The South Fork Salmon River and Johnson Creek offer opportunities for fishing. Berry picking and hunting are popular pastimes in season.

Nearby Attractions:

The tiny community of Yellow Pine is north of the campground approximately 15 miles and offers limited services. The popular Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival is held annually in August.

Reservations

General Information

Facilities: 

The campsites have a fire ring, grill, picnic table and vault toilet.

Beginning of June - Mid-September

Dogs must be on a leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.74722

Longitude: -115.55554

Directions

  • From Boise, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 approximately 80 miles to Cascade, Idaho.
  • From Cascade, Idaho, travel north on State Highway 55 only a short distance to the turnoff at the Warm Lake Road (Forest Highway 22). Travel Forest Highway 22 northeast approximately 25 miles.
  • When you arrive at the Warm Lake area, Forest Highway 22 becomes Forest Service (FS) road 579. Continue east along FS road 579, until it intersects with  FS road 413 approximately 10 miles.
  • Turn north on FS road 413 and proceed 8 miles to Trout Creek Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated June 21st, 2025