Two streams flank this 12-site Forest Service campground, giving most campers direct water access from their spots. Timber Creek sits on flat, heavily forested terrain within Challis National Forest, operating from mid-May through mid-October at $10 per night. The campground provides drinking water and vault toilets, with ample spacing between sites that keeps crowds minimal even during peak season.
Forest roads provide access to surrounding trails and backcountry areas. Campers report few bugs and note the abundance of nearby campgrounds around Challis National Forest for backup options. Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground offers a different experience just southeast for those wanting trailhead access.
Description
The Timber Creek Campground has 12 camp units in a wooded setting, with two creeks flowing on either side of it. Two faucets provide potable water in the summer months. There is also one accessible vault toilet, a horse hitch rail and unloading ramp. Nearby areas of interest include Mill Creek Lake, and Timber Creek ATV trail.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundTimber Creek is located in Idaho
Directions
From Mackay: Take US Highway 93 south of Mackay 7 miles to the Pass Creek Road. Turn left on the Pass Creek Road. Follow this road 28 miles to the Little Lost/Pahsimeroi Road. Turn left on the Little Lost/Pahsimeroi Road. Follow this road 0.2 miles to the Sawmill Canyon Road. Turn right on the Sawmill Canyon Road and follow this road to the Timber Creek Road. Turn left on the Timber Creek Road and follow this road to the Timber Creek Campground Road. Turn left on this road and follow it to the campground.
Coordinates
44.39600056 N
113.40800036 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
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 37 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 20 min from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 19 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 29 min from Bozeman, MT







