Big Creek Campground
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. The small campground is popular with pilots camping overnight in Big Creek. The campground is near the Big Creek Work Station. Facilities include an accessible toilet and drinking water. Pack in/pack out. No hook-ups. Typical open season is early July through October.
Nearby trail access from National Forest Road 371 includes the Big Creek/Smith Creek trailhead to the north, or the Lick Creek Trailhead to the south. Visitors may enjoy fishing in Big Creek.
Reservations
General Information
July - September, depending on snow levels
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
Dogs are welcome in all campgrounds, picnic areas, and on trails. We recommend you keep your dog on a leash. Never leave them unattended. Dogs allowed to roam freely can frighten or injure wildlife, disturb other forest visitors, and create impacts to natural resources.
Address: 500 N Mission St McCall, ID 83638
Phone: 208-634-0600
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.127952
Longitude: -115.32351
Directions
Big Creek Campground is 86 miles northeast of McCall. From Yellow Pine, the drive is about an hour and a half, and while it is only 18 miles to Big Creek, the road is narrow and windy. Please drive with caution. From Yellow Pine, travel east on the East Fork Road (Forest Road 412), the Profile Gap Road (FR 340), and Big Creek-Smith Creek Road (FR 371).
Parking
Parking is nearby and these are walk-in sites.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Potable water is typically available in the summer. It's always a good idea to travel with extra water for drinking and cooking.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
