Herd Lake Campground

Idaho

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Herd Lake Campground

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About this campground

Herd Lake Campsite is adjacent to Jerry Peak-Jim McClure Wilderness. There is one (1) first come, first served campsite located 10 miles southeast of the East Fork Road on Herd Lake Road. The site is located about 1 mile north of Herd Lake, tucked down below the road and next to Herd Creek. The access road to the campsite is narrow with limited turn-around space. Use caution with trailers. A trail provides non-motorized access to the lake. Amenities include: 1 campsite with picnic table and fire ring, 1 vault toilet, trailhead to Herd Lake. This site has limited cell service and no potable water.

Campsite info

Reservable
No
Max stay
14 nights

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Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Chilly Barton Flat, ID weather station, 19 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan31° high7° low4 days with snow
  2. Feb34° high11° low3 days with snow
  3. Mar44° high21° low2 days with snow
  4. Apr53° high28° low1 days with snow
  5. May63° high35° low
  6. Jun72° high41° low
  7. Jul82° high47° low
  8. Aug80° high45° low
  9. Sep72° high37° low
  10. Oct57° high28° low1 days with snow
  11. Nov41° high18° low2 days with snow
  12. Dec30° high9° low4 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Challis Field Office · Bureau of Land Management
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Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1

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