Established Camping
Trap Creek Campground
Trap Creek Campground is located in the Sawtooth National Forest near Stanley, Idaho. The area features forested terrain with nearby mountains and valleys. Campers can explore the Sawtooth Wilderness and Redfish Lake, both offering outdoor activities and scenic views.
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.
Location
Trap Creek Campground is located in Idaho
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
Detours Nearby
Banner Creek Campground
10 min away
Lake View Campground
17 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 22 min from Boise
- 3 hrs 38 min from Idaho Falls
- 3 hrs 53 min from Pocatello
- 3 hrs 56 min from Twin Falls
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
