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Trap Creek Campground

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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

National Forest

Sawtooth National Forest

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.

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.

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Location

Trap Creek Campground is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

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

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

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Anna W.
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2019

Clean, Shaded, and Great for Groups.

Trap Creek Campground was great for our group. There are 3 separate fire rings, each with a picnic table, a clean vault toilet, and an amazing view of the adjacent meadow with the Sawtooths. There was plenty of room for large family tents and plenty of shade to let the kids run around and play. It is RIGHT off the highway, so if noise from traffic isn't your favorite, you'll want to choose another campground. There were also quite a few cars that stopped off the highway to use the toilet. Other than that, it was great for our group of families with dogs and kids.

Month of VisitJuly
  • A brief summer storm rolled through. View of the adjacent meadow and Sawtooths.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Trap Creek Campground?

    Trap Creek Campground allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Trap Creek Campground?

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

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Trap Creek Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Trap Creek Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Trap Creek Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Trap Creek Campground?

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