Bureau of Land Management · Big Lost River · ID
Garden Creek Campground
Not publishedStatus
First-comeAccess
The place
This campground, located in an aspen grove, is along the Big Lost River and features scenic hiking and nature viewing opportunities for visitors. Travel 3.5 miles south to the border of the Challis National Forest to hike from the Deep Creek Trailhead or head about 15 miles north on ID-93 to the Whiskey Springs Wildlife Viewing Area to observe waterfowl in the Chilly Slough Wetlands Conservation Area. There are 5 first come, first served primitive campsites. This site has no potable water and limited cell service.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
Campsites are first come, first served. Camping Fee: Free, Stay Limit: 14 days.
Stay limit14 Days
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Your representative
This campground sits in ID-02. This member’s public-lands record →
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