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Site Closed
Due to the 2024 Lava Fire this campground will be closed indefinitely.

Big Flat Campground

Campground infrastructure and surrounding vegetation completely burned in the Lava Fire (2024). The site is expected to be closed through 2026.

 

Current Conditions
Campground infrastructure and surrounding vegetation completely burned in the Lava Fire (2024). The site is expected to be closed through 2026.

General Information

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10/night.
Double Site: $15/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.*

CLOSED

The Council Ranger District office building

Address: 2092 Highway 95 Council, ID 83612
Phone: 208-253-0100
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-12:30 pm and 1 pm-4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.501172

Longitude: -116.259608

Directions

Twenty-six miles south of the town of Council. From Hwy 95 turn east on Road #206 and travel approximately 16 miles to the campground entrance. Long and windy gravel road. Narrow in spots.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

CLOSED

Last updated May 7th, 2025