Bureau of Land Management · Herd Creek Watershed Area of Critical Environmental Concern · ID
Herd Lake Campground
Not publishedStatus
First-comeAccess
The place
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.
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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