Silver Creek Campground

Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Garden Valley, ID, ID

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$150 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (108 reviews)

Season: May through October

Silver Creek Campground is located 25 miles north of Garden Valley, Idaho, in beautiful Peace Valley at an elevation of 4,490 feet. Peace Valley offers a variety of great trails. Fishing and hunting are popular activities as well.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Silver Creek Campground offers excellent family-friendly camping with access to Peace Valley's hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities. Google reviews consistently praise it as a fantastic family destination with friendly staff and relaxing creek access.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, American red squirrels, common ravens, hairy woodpeckers, western fence lizards, and garter snakes present in the area

Insider tips for Silver Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Valley Loop has paved surfaces suitable for kids on scooters Silver Creek and nearby Peace Creek offer cooling off opportunities during summer visits

Skip Silver Creek Campground if: You have an RV requiring full hookups — only self-contained RVs are suitable. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations close November through April.

Best time to visit Silver Creek Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Peace Valley Campground (EMMETT, ID), Boiling Springs Cabin (Crouch, ID), Rattlesnake (EMMETT, ID), River Side (Id - Boise) (LOWMAN, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Silver Creek Campground

Cell signal at Silver Creek Campground (Garden Valley, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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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Garden Valley, ID, ID★ 4.5 (108 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Silver Creek Campground is located 25 miles north of Garden Valley, Idaho, in beautiful Peace Valley at an elevation of 4,490 feet. Peace Valley offers a variety of great trails. Fishing and hunting are popular activities as well.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites57 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 have an RV requiring full hookups — only self-contained RVs are suitable✕ You need year-round camping — seasonal operations close November through April

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Valley Loop has paved surfaces suitable for kids on scooters

Silver Creek and nearby Peace Creek offer cooling off opportunities during summer visits

Best: May through October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Gray wolves, American red squirrels, common ravens, hairy woodpeckers, western fence lizards, and garter snakes present in the area

Location

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208-739-3400· Boise National Forest
Getting there →

From Boise, travel north on Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east on the Banks-Lowman Highway and continue east for 8 miles toward Garden Valley. Turn north on Middle Fork Road (Forest Road 698) and pass through Crouch, continuing north on the Middle Fork Road approximately 16 miles to the "Y" (698 to Boiling Springs and 671 Silver Creek Road). Turn northeast (a right turn) on Silver Creek Road and continue 8 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Silver Creek Campground cost per night?+
Silver Creek Campground costs $15–$150 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Silver Creek Campground open?+
Silver Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Silver Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver Creek Campground?+
Silver Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Silver Creek Campground?+
Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Silver Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Silver Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Silver Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
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
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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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$15 /night★ 4.5 (108)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Peace Valley Campground

EMMETT, ID

From $120/night

Boiling Springs Cabin

Crouch, ID

From $55.56/night

Rattlesnake

EMMETT, ID

From $150/night

River Side (Id - Boise)

LOWMAN, ID

From $12/night

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