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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2024

Quiet

The campground is clean $20 a night with some highway noise. There is a bear in the area at this time.

Site5
Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed Jul. 6, 2024

Great Place to get away

It’s a quiet place. It is dusty. The camp host was awesome. He was quick to tell us what sites were still available on a holiday weekend. He even alerted the campers that a bear was spotted a few miles down. There is no power and no cell service.

Site9
Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed Jun. 18, 2022

Peace in the Aspens

 Right off Hwy 75 in the Sawtooth National Forest is this nice campground within a grove of aspens. The road through the campground is gravel and the sites are gravel and dirt. It was quite dusty when we went but the trees were starting to change color which was nice and you can hear the wind shaking the aspen leaves so it made of a relaxing vibe here.

$18/ night, $10 firewood (fire restrictions in effect).  Sites are reservable on recreation.gov.

 Hiking/biking trails nearby and this campground also sits along the Big Wood River. There were garbage dumpsters and pit toilet bathrooms and water spigots throughout. 

Each site had mostly level parking spots with picnic tables and fire pits. Each site was fairly private and offered nice amount of shade. There were plenty of sites open and there are some pull throughs for bigger rigs. 

Good for RVs, vans or tents.

Zero cell reception from ATT, Verizon or TMoblie

  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
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  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
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  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Laura M., June 18, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2021

Nice campground.

This campground is located just north of Catchem Idaho just off the highway. 27 sites. Very clean and well-maintained pick toilets. Larger rigs can also stay at this campsite. Highly recommend.

Site23
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Stephen D., September 11, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

Paradise Discovered

We really loved this little campground. Sure, it's a little close to the road, but it's so beautiful, central to the area, and is simple to get in and out of for other adventures. It's literally integrated with the "Harriman trail" which provides access up and down the valley for runners, bikers, and hikers. Sites are spacious, bathrooms, although pit toilets, are clean and potable water is readily available. RV'ers won't like this site, as there are no hookups, and clearance to some of the sites might be a little tight. We used it as a base camp to mountain bike, play in the river, and check out the Ketchum area. The camp host was present and was very kind and helpful. We were able to build a nice little campfire, cook some dinner and enjoy the area here. Sleeping was quiet, cool, and restful.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by todd , August 8, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 13, 2021

Disbursed site near Ketchum, ID

Found a nice free site near the SNRA Guard Station just north of Ketchum off Hwy 75. Private area near the Big Wood River. 3 or 4 sites with fire rings.

SiteNA
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by David M., July 13, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2021

Good location to beautiful hikes

North Fork is located a few miles north of Ketchum. The facilities are clean and the host is friendly and helpful.

The tent locations are a little on the small side. I have a 4-man tent and had to stamp down some grass and plants in order to make it fit. It’s odd because the sites are HUGE.

You are very close to great hiking, biking and Crater of the Moon NM. Ketchum has a grocery store for food, but I couldn’t find stove fuel anywhere so make sure you come stocked.

Site20
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2021

Beautiful Country

The Sawtooth recreation area has it all.  Camping, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing.  Ketchum is the nearest town which is an activity all in itself.  There are also hot springs in the area.  We love it here in the winter.  Miles of cross country skiing and snowshoeing.  There are numerous campgrounds within this recreation area.

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Amy S., January 3, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

Great location just outside Sun Valley

Short 12-15 minute drive north from Ketchum/Sun Valley.  Only 1* off because of slight road noise but it is probably not an issue for most sites.  We were pretty close to the highway and it still was not too loud.

Camp Host named Rich is very helpful.  $7 firewood for sale each evening.

Site24
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2019

Beautiful wooded camping

Camping in the forest in Sawtooth. Pull through sites were available. Fire rings and picnic tables were at every site. Situated next to stream. Resident moose was sited one morning, and we saw bear claw markings on a tree behind a camp site. Campground hosts were very friendly and helpful. We bought wood and the host split up kindling for us. No hookups but water was available at a few areas.

  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Kimberly Y., July 15, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 16, 2019

Cute campground!

Cute campground! Hosts are really nice! Firewood for sale. No cell service. Host said it can flood during high water seasons.

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2018

Most excellent!

Beautiful campground located at the mouth of Sawtooth Natl Forest. Right next to Wood River and surrounded by huge cottonwoods. Vault toilets and well water from spigot available. Pets allowed on leash. Good basecamp for exploring the Sawtooth area and Ketchum! I only knocked it down to 4 stars for highway noise which was rarely bothersome.

  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Breezy A., July 19, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 29, 2018

chill small campsite

close to Ketchum and loads of good bike trails. camped in a small Aspen Grove . highway noise and bugs were the only complaint.

  • Review photo of North Fork Campground - Sawtooth National Forest by Chris M., June 29, 2018