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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.
At a Glance
| Fees: | $10 single units. |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Yellow Pine, ID |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
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).
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 4 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |