What are the hours and season for Trap Creek Campground?

Trap Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

What amenities does Trap Creek Campground have?

Trap Creek Campground amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing. Hookups: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs..

How do I book a campsite at Trap Creek Campground?

Trap Creek Campground is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Trap Creek Campground"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/trap-creek-campground to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Trap Creek Campground

Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Stanley, ID4.2 (6)

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Trap Creek Campground is located in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.This small campground offers one group site that consists of three smaller sites. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The road to the site and the parking spur within are paved.Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial shade.

Things to do nearby

Sawtooth National ForestSalmon RiverStanley and Redfish Lake

Best For

AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamilies

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Vault Toilets

Fishing

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

May through October

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Trap Creek Campground cost per night?+

Trap Creek Campground costs $100 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What season is Trap Creek Campground open?+

Trap Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Trap Creek Campground have hookups?+

No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What is the maximum RV length at Trap Creek Campground?+

Trap Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Trap Creek Campground?+

Trap Creek Campground is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Trap Creek Campground from the nearest town?+

Trap Creek Campground is located in Stanley, ID. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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