Established Camping
Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground
Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground is located near Mackay, Idaho, surrounded by mountainous terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 10°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve or enjoy the scenic views at Mackay Reservoir.
Location
Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Mackay: Take US Highway 93 approximately 16 miles north of Mackay to the Trail Creek Road (#208). Turn left on Trail Creek Road. Follow this road 18 miles and turn left on Copper Basin Road (#135). Follow this road 18 miles to the second turnoff to the Copper Basin Loop Road (at the Copper Basin Guard Station). Turn right on the Copper Basin Loop Road. Follow this road 4 miles to the trailhead. 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 on the Copper Basin Road. Follow this road 18 miles to the second turnoff to the Copper Basin Loop Road (at the Copper Basin Guard Station). Turn right on the Copper Basin Loop Road. Follow this road 4 miles to the trailhead.
Coordinates
43.76524791 N
113.89742182 W
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets