Smokey Bear Campground

Federal campground in Sawtooth National Forest

Location: Ketchum, 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Beautiful location with helpful campground host Tammy and convenient access to surrounding attractions including hot springs. Campers report clean facilities and good views of the lake.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, pronghorn, mule deer, and various bird species including grouse and hummingbirds present in the area. Western terrestrial garter snakes also documented.

Insider tips for Smokey Bear Campground: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for QR code payment option. Abundant dead and down trees available for firewood. Ask campground host Tammy for area recommendations and hot springs information.

Skip Smokey Bear Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available.. You require privacy — thin forest coverage means limited privacy between sites.. You want to book in advance — first-come, first-served basis only..

Best time to visit Smokey Bear Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: North Shore Campground (Ketchum, ID), Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id) (STANLEY, ID), Alturas Lake Inlet (STANLEY, ID), Pettit Lake Campground (Ketchum, ID).