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Murdock Campground

Federal campground in Sawtooth National Forest

Location: Hailey, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/murdock-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small, well-maintained federal campground with clean facilities and spacious sites that accommodate larger rigs. First-come, first-served with potable water and vault toilets.

Wildlife alert: American Pika, American Red Squirrel, Pileated Woodpecker, American Dipper, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area

Insider tips for Murdock Campground: Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with limited sites Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option Located on Forest Service road behind SNRA office between Ketchum and Galena Lodge trail area

Skip Murdock Campground if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You prefer reservations - first-come, first-served only. You're visiting outside May-October - seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Murdock Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: North Fork (Id) (Ketchum, ID), Caribou Campground (Hailey, ID), Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) (Ketchum, ID), Easley Campground (STANLEY, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Murdock Campground

Cell signal at Murdock Campground (Hailey, ID): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Hailey, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups - no hookups available✕ You prefer reservations - first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting outside May-October - seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with limited sites

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option

Located on Forest Service road behind SNRA office between Ketchum and Galena Lodge trail area

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Pika, American Red Squirrel, Pileated Woodpecker, American Dipper, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Sawtooth National Forest
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Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sawtooth National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sawtooth National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Murdock Campground cost per night?+
Murdock Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Murdock Campground open?+
Murdock Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Murdock Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Murdock Campground?+
Murdock Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Murdock Campground?+
Murdock Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Murdock Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Murdock Campground is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Murdock Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Murdock Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

North Fork (Id)

Ketchum, ID

From $22/night

Caribou Campground

Hailey, ID

From $20/night

Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only)

Ketchum, ID

From $125/night

Easley Campground

STANLEY, ID

From $20/night

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