North Fork (Id)
Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Ketchum, ID, ID
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$44 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (80 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Fork Campground is situated on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and tubing on the river and exploring the Harriman Trail.This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing.
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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North Fork sits on the banks of the Big Wood River in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area at 6,300 feet, offering excellent fly-fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout plus 20 miles of the Harriman Trail for hiking and biking. Google reviewers consistently praise the immaculate facilities, attentive camp hosts, and well-spaced sites.
Wildlife alert: Columbian Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Lazuli Bunting, American Dipper, Western Tanager, Killdeer, and garter snakes (Thamnophis elegans vagrans)
Insider tips for North Fork (Id): Camp hosts deliver firewood to your site Bring cash—no internet access means no card payments on-site Book early; this is a popular federal campground
Skip North Fork (Id) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations only May through October. Highway noise bothers you—some sites are close to Highway 75.
Best time to visit North Fork (Id): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. September — Mid-September camping offers favorable weather conditions per camper experience.
Nearby campgrounds: Murdock Campground (Hailey, ID), Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) (Ketchum, ID), Caribou Campground (Hailey, ID), Easley Campground (STANLEY, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Fork (Id)
Cell signal at North Fork (Id) (Ketchum, 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.
North Fork Campground is situated on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and tubing on the river and exploring the Harriman Trail.This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCamp hosts deliver firewood to your site
Bring cash
no internet access means no card payments on-site
Book early; this is a popular federal campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Mid-September camping offers favorable weather conditions per camper experience
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Ketchum, Idaho, travel approximately 8 miles north on Highway 75. Campground is on the west side of the road.
Campground entrance
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#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.
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