Free Camping Collection
Public Campground
Silver Creek Campground
Silver Creek Campground near Shoshone, Idaho, is surrounded by flat plains and rolling hills. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
Description
Two adjacent sites on Silver Creek near Highway 93, downstream of the Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve. Silver Creek offers good trout fishing, picnicking and camping. Long camp trailers or RVs not recommended, limited turn around options.
Detours Nearby

Uncle Johns Gulch on Corral Creek Road
1 hr 3 min away

Hyndman Campground
1 hr 14 min away
Drive Time
- 59 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 1 hr 47 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 3 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 6 min from Boise, ID
Location
Silver Creek Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
Off Highway 93 about 5 miles south of Carey, 16 miles northeast of Richfield, and 34 miles northeast of Shoshone. A BLM sign on Highway 93 marks the turn. The recreation sites are about one mile from the intersection. Long camp trailers or RVs not recommended, limited turn around options.
Coordinates
43.24861178 N
113.99638897 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 11/19/25
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 33 usersLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 11/19/25
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 33 usersLast on 11/19/25
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)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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