Saddle Creek Campground
Quick Facts
6,555 ftPrice
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Check Policy
Quick Facts
6,555 ftPrice
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Check Policy
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What Campers Say
Satisfactory
Based on 10 reviews
8 Google reviews
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"User reviews highlight the campground's stunning views, remote location, and minimalist amenities. Some reviewers appreciated the solitude and found the $10 fee reasonable for the experience. The steep and narrow access road received frequent mentions as a challenge."
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Saddle Creek Campground
45.4011, -116.7243
Best Time to Camp at Saddle Creek Campground
Winter transforms Saddle Creek into a crystalline wonderland, with weekly snowfalls averaging 5.2 inches blanketing the canyon rim. January temperatures often plunge to a brisk 13.8°F, creating a frosty landscape best suited for well-prepared cold-weather adventurers. As winter retreats, the high-elevation setting moderates summer's heat, offering refreshingly cool evenings under star-filled skies. Moderate winds sweep across the exposed rim year-round, carrying the scent of sagebrush and wildflowers, while the relatively dry climate means more days to explore this dramatic landscape.
High elevation and exposure bring great views but wind and limited shade can reduce comfort.
Late September noted as quieter and pleasant; good conditions for vistas and solitude.
Wildflowers after fires noted; still windy and high elevation affects conditions.
Weekly snowfalls and cold temps create striking scenery but access and comfort issues.
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