Off Highway 75 in Sawtooth National Forest, Easley Campground runs a short, gravel-and-dirt loop through a grove of aspens, with sites ranging from semi-private to more open depending on which spot you land. The campground holds only around 10 to 11 sites, so the layout stays manageable. Nightly rates run $20 to $40, and there is no host on site, making it a self-pay setup. No pets are permitted.
The access road off the highway has some notable potholes, though the campground loop itself levels out to fairly smooth gravel. Zero cell service is the norm here, so plan accordingly before you arrive. Each site comes with a fire pit and picnic table, and the campground provides water spigots, pit toilets, and trash service. Nearby hot springs across the bridge draw a fair amount of traffic, which likely contributes to the campground filling up during peak summer weekends.
This is bear country, and no bear boxes are provided on site, so proper food storage requires advance preparation. The season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day. RVs up to 70 feet can access the campground, though the rough entry road warrants caution for larger rigs. Nearby options in the corridor include Boulder View Campground to the west and Baker Creek a bit further along the same route. Easley works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable with no-service conditions who want direct access to fishing, swimming, and the surrounding forest terrain.
Description
Overview
Easley Campground is located along the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6800 feet, conveniently close to Ketchum, Idaho only 14 miles south. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and soaking at Easley Hot Springs.
Recreation
Easley is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing. The 20-mile Harriman Trail passes through the campground, offering excellent hiking and biking. Numerous trails spur off the Harriman Trail leading to deep canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more great high country fishing.
Facilities
The campground offers several family campsites, most of which have scenic views of the Boulder Mountains to the east. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but there is no electricity. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Natural Features
A forest of Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine and aspen offers plentiful shade in the campground. Colorful summer wildflowers are abundant and willows dot the banks of the river. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 and a low of 40.
Nearby Attractions
Easley Hot Springs is less than 1/4-mile away, just past the campground entrance. A swimming pool, hot tubs and showers are available for a small fee, and a small store is located on-site. The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 6.5 miles from the campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. A dump station and drinking water are located here as well. Sun Valley Resort is 11 miles away, with hiking, biking, guided horseback riding and beautiful mountain scenery. Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September, and in Stanley an hour away, an Arts & Crafts Fair in July, and Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.
Reservation Info
Easley Campground is situated in groves of cottonwood and aspen and is composed of 10 campsites including 2 double-sites which can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEasley Campground is located in Idaho near Ketchum
Directions
From Ketchum, take Highway 75 north for 14.1 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 160 at the sign for Easley Campground.
Address
SAWTOOTH NRA
Stanley, ID 83340
Coordinates
43.7788889 N
114.535 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 44 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 37 min from Boise, ID
- 2 hrs 43 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 59 min from Pocatello, ID
