Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site

Salmon-Challis National Forest — riverside

Location: North Fork, ID, ID

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Season: May through October

Twin Creek Group Camping Site is part of the larger Twin Creek Campground. This beautiful campsite is located 15 miles north of North Fork, Idaho, and is situated along Twin Creek at an elevation of 5,100 feet.Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site has numerous amenities including a large parking area (for multiple vehicles and or trailers), a double vault toilet, drinking water, four picnic tables (two of which are extra-long), a large fire ring, multiple barbeque pedestals, a large barbeque

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

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

Twin Creek Group Camping Site offers large, well-maintained sites with excellent amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water in a beautiful mountain setting along Twin Creek at 5,100 feet elevation. Google reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, helpful campground hosts, tall pine trees for shade, and peaceful, isolated atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: Expect to see Mule Deer, Wapiti, Bighorn Sheep, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Columbian Ground Squirrels, Rufous Hummingbirds, Ruffed Grouse, and Chipping Sparrows.

Insider tips for Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Large sites with mature pine trees provide excellent shade and privacy Fishing opportunities available in Twin Creek and North Fork of the Salmon River Access trails #6108 and #6109 in the Salmon-Challis National Forest from this location

Skip Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site if: You need electrical hookups — this site has none. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer solitude over maintained facilities — hosts actively manage the grounds.

Best time to visit Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Gordon Reese Cabin (WISDOM, ID), May Creek Cabin (WISDOM, MT), Hogan Cabin (WISDOM, MT), Indian Trees Campground (Sula Ranger District, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site

Cell signal at Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site (North Fork, 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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Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site

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North Fork, ID, ID★ 4.7 (7 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Twin Creek Group Camping Site is part of the larger Twin Creek Campground. This beautiful campsite is located 15 miles north of North Fork, Idaho, and is situated along Twin Creek at an elevation of 5,100 feet.Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site has numerous amenities including a large parking area (for multiple vehicles and or trailers), a double vault toilet, drinking water, four picnic tables (two of which are extra-long), a large fire ring, multiple barbeque pedestals, a large barbeque pit, a historic pavilion with a picnic table and benches, and two horseshoe pits. Electricity and water/sewer hookups are not available at this site/campground.Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site is located in the Twin Creek drainage near its confluence with the North Fork of the Salmon River.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
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 need electrical hookups — this site has none✕ You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer solitude over maintained facilities — hosts actively manage the grounds

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Large sites with mature pine trees provide excellent shade and privacy

Fishing opportunities available in Twin Creek and North Fork of the Salmon River

Access trails #6108 and #6109 in the Salmon-Challis National Forest from this location

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period 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

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Expect to see Mule Deer, Wapiti, Bighorn Sheep, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Columbian Ground Squirrels, Rufous Hummingbirds, Ruffed Grouse, and Chipping Sparrows.

Location

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(208)-756-5209· Salmon-Challis National Forest
Getting there →

Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site can be accessed from two directions on Highway 93. From North Fork, Idaho, travel 15 miles north on US 93, turn left on Forest Road 156 and travel an additional .5 miles. Turn left into the Group Camping Site. From the top of Lost Trail Pass travel 8.5 miles south on US 93, turn right on Forest Road 156, travel an additional .5 miles and turn left into the Group Camping Site.

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Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site cost per night?+
Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site open?+
Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site?+
Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site?+
Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site 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 Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site open, and what are check-in times?+
Twin Creek Campground Group Camping Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$30 /night★ 4.7 (7)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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