3.9111 reviewsPrice
$5 - $10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
9 campsites
Season
Open May through Sep...
Cell
Unknown
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Price
$5 - $10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
9 campsites
Season
Open May through Sep...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Big Creek Road #537, 5 miles east and 24 miles north of St. Maries, ID
Dirt bikers and hikers who want a base camp with real solitude: reviewers run multi-day ride routes from here to Silver Mountain, and the Dautery trail starts tough from the first climb. Sites sit close enough to the creek to hear it all night.
No potable water on-site means hauling everything in yourself. Cash or check only for fees. Nearest fuel and groceries are a 24-mile drive to St. Maries, so arriving unprepared is a real problem.
Reference information about Big Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><img align="left" alt="Photo of Big Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5076335" title="Photo of Big Creek Campground" width="242" />9 camp units, vault toilets, day use area, Pack it In Pack it Out waste management system. Fishing, National Recreation Trails, hunting, berry picking, hiking, site of former Civilian Conservation Corps camp.</p>
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Summer delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs reach 70-85°F, nights cool into the mid-40s to mid-50s. Creek levels drop from spring's runoff, making the water clearer for swimming and easier for crossing. Mountain biking trails nearby dry out enough to ride without mud. Crowds stay moderate except holiday weekends, when booking ahead matters. Spring can bring surprise snow. Fall brings rain and colder temps, with fewer visitors.
Summer is best: highs 70–85°F, campground open and creek clearer for swimming/fishing.
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Potable water is not available at this site.
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