Accessible via forest roads, Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground provides six sites at $5 per night within Challis National Forest. The US Forest Service facility features vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits, though campers must bring their own water and should note the no-pets policy.
Sites spread among trees offer separation from neighboring campers, with site 4 positioned directly beside Mill Creek where spring runoff creates consistent water sounds. The campground serves as a launching point for the two-mile hike to Mill Creek Lake, gaining approximately 1,000 feet in elevation to reach the actual lake beyond the lower basin. Cell service remains unavailable, and the forested setting provides wind protection while keeping bug populations manageable during summer months.
Description
6 sites available in a wooded setting, one accessible vault toilet, hitching rail and unloading ramp, No Water available. Nearby areas of interest include Mill Creek Lake and Firebox Meadows.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundMill Creek Trailhead & Campground 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. Follow this road to the Mill Creek Road. Turn right on the Mill Creek Road. Follow this road to the Mill Creek Trailhead. From Arco: Take US Highway 20/26 south of Arco 8 miles to State Highway 22/33. Turn left on State Highway 22/33. Follow this road 16 miles to Howe. Continue straight through Howe onto the Little Lost/Pahsimeroi Road. Follow this road 37 miles to the Sawmill Canyon Road. Turn right on the Sawmill Canyon Road. Follow this road to the Mill Creek Road. Turn right on the Mill Creek Road. Follow this road to the Mill Creek Trailhead.
Coordinates
44.36810038 N
113.36020055 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
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 26 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 9 min from Pocatello, ID
- 4 hrs 8 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 18 min from Bozeman, MT












