Clear Creek Campground, near the [Sawtooth National Forest](https://thedyrt.com/camping/idaho/near/sawtooth-national-forest) in Idaho, offers a peaceful escape for those looking to unwind in nature. With its well-distanced sites along a charming creek, it’s a solid choice for campers seeking privacy and tranquility.

The campground is known for its clean facilities and the soothing sounds of the babbling brook, making it a great spot for a restful night. Visitors have mentioned that the area is sparsely populated during the week, providing a perfect backdrop for fishing, hiking, and simply soaking in the serene surroundings. One camper noted, “Come here during the week and there’s a very good chance you’ll be the only one at the whole campground!”

Accessing the campground involves a long gravel road, which can be bumpy, but many find the journey worthwhile for the seclusion and natural beauty that awaits. The nearby hiking trails lead to stunning views and unique geological features, adding to the allure of this hidden gem. 

While there are no electric hookups or showers, campers appreciate the simplicity and the chance to truly disconnect. As one reviewer put it, “Once we finally got settled and were enjoying dinner, listening to the creek, and drinking a bottle of wine, it was very relaxing and peaceful.” If you’re ready to embrace the outdoors, Clear Creek Campground is waiting for you.

Clear Creek Campground is a non-fee campground and picnic area composed of 12 individual units and reservations are not required. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between June through October. Campground amenities include toilets and the campground is well suited for tent and RV camping. Sites are handicapped accessible. Bull Flat (#001) and\_\_Lake Fork\_\_(#004) trails are popular with horseback riders, and hikers.

Clear Creek Campground

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There is a large group site that has 2 large tables and a fire pit and most of the other 1 and 2 tent sites have cemented fire rings. Right next to the creek and plenty of Shade make it a perfect place for hammocks. For most of the year this campground is sparsely populated so it's a nice place for solitude. There is also a large ~200' cirque at the end of a 3 mile hike that continues onto the high point of the range and of Box Elder County! Nearby are numerous archaeological sites and the Joshua Tree-esque devils playground

Lots of shade next to the creek

come here during the week and there’s a very good chance you’ll be the only at the whole campground!  there’s fishing and hiking and the world famous City of Rocks for climbing!

beautiful and Secluded

Long gravel road to access but worth it. No facilities so bring what you need lots of excellent dispersed sites. Cold streams near sites. Hiking is great 

Very private

Free NFS campground with 12 well distanced sites along a tiny creek.

The good:
Privacy, quiet, free!, babbling brook to fall asleep to, mostly flat sites.

The not so good/things to be aware of:
The 9 miles of gravel road to get there are extremely bumpy with washboard surfaces for most of the way.  In a small RV, things were bouncing around, shifting in cupboards, and at one point the hood of our engine popped open because of all of the jostling. We ended up needing to go about 10-15 miles per hour most of the way. The pickup trucks whipping around us seemed to have no trouble going a normal speed, even the ones hauling campers and ATVs so this may just be a challenge for RVs and probably regular cars.

The site we ended up at in mid September had two big negatives: 1) cow patties everywhere, and 2) millions of small flying white bugs (not exaggerating) that seemed to be particularly drawn to the cow patties. It actually made it impossible to enjoy spending any time outdoors. There were several sites where they weren’t as bad, but they didn’t work for us due to size or needing to cross a small creek to get to the site. Not sure if its like this all the time, but it was the worst bug situation I’ve ever encountered and I have been camping for more than 40 years. They mostly disappeared after dark and didn’t come back until after 8 am the next morning.

One other thing to be aware of—it is extremely difficult to turn around at the end of the road in an RV or larger vehicle unless you are able to go through a creek that’s above ankle deep. In our jeep, I would not have thought twice, but I wasn’t comfortable in our RV and we had to back out down a windy, narrow road with many encroaching tree branches, making for a very frustrating experience.

All in all, I’m rating the site better than our experience because I think in a tent or in a more heavy duty pickup/trailer combo, this would be a fantastic site. Once we finally got settled and were enjoying dinner, listening to the creek, and drinking a bottle of wine, it was very relaxing and peaceful. Still, if I’d had a crystal ball, I probably would have skipped, given our equipment.

Private, small campground off the beaten path

Decent little camp spot to enjoy some quiet time and the sound of the small river running by. 
During my trip I seen maybe 5-6 people coming up after my arrival. All but 1 kept going up, I stayed in the lower lot. The large spot to the right as you cross the entry bridge at the sign. 
Campsite was clean, bathrooms were clean. No cell service, clean air. 
Good spot for an overnight, but nothing super special. 

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