Established Camping
Emerald Creek Campground
About
National Forest
The Emerald Creek Garnet Area is CURRENTLY CLOSED see Emerald Creek Garnet Area for current conditions Emerald Creek Campground features 18 camp units, potable water, and vault toilets. a short distance from the campground. The Garnet Area is one of our most popular recreation sites where, for a small fee, one can dig for gem quality star garnets. Mosquitos can be prolific throughout the season, consider bringing bug repellent.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
TravelerQuiet and lush
Campgrounds are good, nice fire pits and bathrooms. Mosquitos were bad. Pets welcome on leash.
TravelerQuiet and Perfect
Very quiet and off the beaten path, but thats what makes it so awesome.
RangerQuiet camping
Really beautiful campsites and very clean. There was only one other group at the site, but all the tent spots were well spaced apart. The creek was nice background noise. It is also lots of fun to go look for garnets in the creek! Idaho's state gem! The garnet area was closed when we went (erosion), but garnet sand was visible farther down the creek along the road.
Location
Emerald Creek Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
In Fernwood, ID, take State Rt. 3 south 4 miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 447). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 447 and go 3.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 1.7 miles to campground on left.
Coordinates
47.00826469 N
116.3258814 W