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Star Hope

Star Hope is located near Mackay, Idaho, surrounded by rugged terrain with mountains and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Lost River Range and Craters of the Moon National Monument, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.

Description

National Forest

The Starhope Campground has 21 units in a beautiful wooded setting with Starhope Creek flowing through it. There are two handpumps to provide potable water, three vault toilets are available, and several hitching rails. Water is available during summer months only. Nearby areas of interest include Broad Canyon, Starhope Canyon and Bear Creek Trail.

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Location

Star Hope is located in Idaho

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Directions

From Mackay: Take US Highway 93 16 miles north of Mackay to the Trail Creek Road. Turn left on Trail Creek Road. Follow this road 18 miles to the Copper Basin Road. Turn left on the Copper Basin Road. Follow this road 13 miles to the Copper Basin Loop Road. Turn right on the Copper Basin Loop Road. Follow this road 9 miles to the Starhope Campground. From Sun Valley/Ketchum: Take Highway 75 (Main Street) to Sun Valley Road. Turn northeast onto Sun Valley Road. This road turns into the Trail Creek Road (closed in winter). Follow this road to the Copper Basin Road. Turn right onto the Copper Basin Road. Follow this road 13 miles to the Copper Basin Loop Road. Turn right on the Copper Basin Loop Road. Follow this road 9 miles to the Starhope C

Coordinates

43.74300023 N
113.941 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviewed Oct. 30, 2024

Primitive camping in Copper Basin

$10 (paid $5 with senior pass). First come, first served. Camped at site #10 in late September 2024. This primitive national forest campground was not busy during my visit. Copper Basin Loop Road accessing this campground, which has a gravel surface, was in good condition; there was some washboarding in a few places. The campground has a lower loop and an upper loop. The campground has a mix of pull-through and back-in sites; some leveling may be reuired in some sites. Site #10 is a short gravel pull-thru in the upper loop, good fit for my campervan, although very close to the campground road. There is a short path from the site driveway down to a picnic table and metal fire ring. The ground is a little chewed up from voles and cow hooves. Tent and hammock camping are possible. This site has partial shade; others in the loop are open. Little privacy between sites. Depending on the site, you can get a view of Copper Basin from the upper loop. The upper loop has two clean vault toilet facilities; I didn't use the vault toilet in the lower loop, but assume that it is clean. There is a hand water pump in both loops but shut down for the season during our visit. Trout fishing in nearby Star Hope Creek was pretty good; it's about a 1/4 mile walk from my campsite. No T-Mobile or AT&T cell service. Overall, a pretty campground; mostly wooded. I would camp here again. Boondocking is also possible along the Copper Basin Loop Rd.

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  • Review photo of Star Hope by Fred S., October 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Star Hope by Fred S., October 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Star Hope by Fred S., October 30, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Star Hope?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Star Hope, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Star Hope have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Star Hope does not have wifi.