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Big Creek

Yellow Pine, Idaho · USDA Forest Service

Hookups
Big Creek — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

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. Facilities include an accessible toilet and drinking water. Pack in/pack out. No hook-ups. Trailhead access to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness to the north on FR 371. Fishing in Big Creek.

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).

Location

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Details

State
Idaho
City / area
Yellow Pine
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Payette National Forest
Campsites
4
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$10 / night
Equipment
See Recreation.gov

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