Idaho · Camping

Big Creek Campground

May–Sep
best months

Is Big Creek Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 6,600 ft
  • Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger DistrictSalmon-Challis National Forest

Big Creek Campground is a campground in Idaho with 15 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Big Creek Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 5°

    2. Feb

      34° / 8°

    3. Mar

      43° / 19°

    4. Apr

      52° / 25°

    5. May

      62° / 32°

    6. Jun

      71° / 38°

    7. Jul

      83° / 41°

    8. Aug

      81° / 40°

    9. Sep

      71° / 34°

    10. Oct

      55° / 25°

    11. Nov

      40° / 16°

    12. Dec

      29° / 6°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Leadore #2, ID, 20.4 mi away at 6,000 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)