Bear Valley Trailhead Upper Campground accommodates RVs up to 30 feet within Salmon National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service. The campground sits in open terrain near a creek, providing water access for campers. Located just 0.1 miles from Bear Valley Horse Camp, this established site serves as a trailhead base for forest exploration. Campers seeking additional options in the region can explore camping near Salmon National Forest. The creek proximity offers water activities and natural sounds throughout the stay.
Description
This campground is along a scenic meadow near a babbling creek where hiking along the Bear Valley National Recreation Trail is a delightful side trip. The dispersed camping area has 6 picnic tables with fire rings, hand pump for drinking water and a vault toilet. Please pack out your trash since garbage collection services are not available.
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Location
Public CampgroundBear Valley Trailhead Upper Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
The Bear Valley Trailhead - Upper Campground, is located approximately 28 miles northwest of Leadore in the Lemhi Mountains. Follow Highway 28 north 19 miles to Lemhi. One mile north of Lemhi, turn west on the Hayden Creek Road. Follow Forest Service Road #008 to Bear Valley Creek at 8.5 miles. At this road junction take the right fork, Forest Service Road #009, up Bear Valley Creek Road for 4.7 miles to the Bear Valley (upper) Trailhead Campground.
Coordinates
44.79245027 N
113.77978255 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 40 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 44 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 54 min from Bozeman, MT
- 5 hrs 23 min from Boise, ID
