Just off Highway 75 in Challis National Forest, Trap Creek Campground sits adjacent to an open meadow with views toward the Sawtooth Mountains. The Forest Service facility provides three separate fire rings with picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water for groups up to 30-foot RVs. Campers can access fishing opportunities along the nearby creek.
The campground's roadside location means highway traffic noise carries throughout the site, and day-use visitors frequently stop to use the restroom facilities. Shade trees provide cover for tents and offer space for children to play. The site accommodates large family groups but operates under a no-pets policy. For additional options in the area, campers can explore camping near Stanley or other campsites near Challis National Forest.
Description
Overview
Trap Creek Campground is located in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.
Recreation
Trap Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes through the site. Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.
Facilities
This small campground offers one group site that consists of three smaller sites. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets are provided. The road to the site and the parking spur within are paved.
Natural Features
Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial shade. Trap Creek flows nearby. The campground sits at an elevation of 6,670 feet, and temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby, offering great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTrap Creek Campground is located in Idaho near Stanley
Directions
From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 21 west 12 miles. Take Forest Road 540 to Trap Creek Campground, located adjacent to State Highway 21.
Address
SAWTOOTH,STANLEY
ID 83278
Coordinates
44.3163889 N
115.0880556 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
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Boise, ID
- 2 hrs 52 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 21 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 37 min from Pocatello, ID
