Creek sounds and forest cover define the experience at Sawmill Campground, an established US Forest Service site in Sawtooth National Forest outside Ketchum, Idaho. The campground runs May through October. No pets are allowed, a firm restriction worth noting before planning. Federal Gulch Campground sits just 0.5 miles east for those who need a pet-friendly alternative or a backup option. Campers who prefer forested, creek-side sites with minimal development and who can travel without dogs will find this a functional base for exploring campgrounds near Sawtooth National Forest.
Description
Sawmill Campground has 3 small, tight campsites; each with a fire ring and a picnic table. Sites to pitch a tent are small and limited by aspen within the campground. Parking is limited. Large RVs and trailers are not recommended. A single-unit, ADA-accessible SST vault toilet is found at the campground. Individual campsites are not considered ADA-accessible. An excellent site for a small picnic near a creek. Aspen trees shade the campsites.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSawmill Campground is located in Idaho near Sun Valley
Directions
From Ketchum, go south on ID 75 approximately 6 miles to the East Fork Big Wood River/Greenhorn Gulch traffic light, then go east (left) on Forest Road #118 approximately 11 miles, through the old mining town of Triumph, along the East Fork of the Wood River, to reach Sawmill Campground.
Coordinates
43.66699564 N
114.16378755 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 from Twin Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 53 min from Boise, ID
- 2 hrs 59 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 15 min from Pocatello, ID
