Sitting alongside Silver Creek just off Highway 20 near Picabo, this free dispersed camping area is managed by Idaho Fish and Game and draws anglers, overnighters, and travelers using it as a staging stop before Craters of the Moon. There are no designated sites, but several rock fire rings are scattered across flat, mostly level ground, and a vault toilet is on-site. Access is via a dirt road with some bumps but no significant potholes, and at least one reviewer towing a 30-foot toy hauler had no trouble getting in and out.
Camping directly next to the creek is possible, and dogs are permitted. Mosquitoes can be intense, particularly in summer, so come prepared. Cell coverage is workable on Verizon and AT&T, though data speeds on the latter have been reported as spotty. Starlink users have noted fast connectivity. The area sits far enough from the highway that road noise is not a significant issue.
No potable water is available on-site, and while trash service is listed as an amenity, multiple earlier visitors noted the absence of it, so packing out waste remains the safer assumption. "Availability, quiet, kept washrooms," notes Zoe C. in a concise summary of what the site delivers. Nearby alternatives include Hayspur Hatchery to the west and Picabo Angler Silver Creek RV Park a short distance southeast. This spot makes the most sense for anglers, free-camping regulars, and travelers needing a no-cost overnight with creek access.
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Map & DirectionsSilver Creek West Access Area is located in Idaho near Picabo
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
43.3267102 N
114.1051614 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/11/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/11/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/11/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/11/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 1 hr 50 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 1 hr 56 min from Boise, ID
- 2 hrs 6 min from Pocatello, ID
