U.S. Forest Service · Sawtooth National Forest

Trap Creek Campground

Trap Creek Campground is located in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho. Trap Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes through the site. Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching. This small campground offers one group site that consists of three smaller sites.

Reservable1 sitesAccessibility info

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Campsites

Group sites	1
Total	1

Amenities & rules

✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 30 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 21 west 12 miles. Take Forest Road 540 to Trap Creek Campground, located adjacent to State Highway 21.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Sawtooth National Forest

Sheep Trail Campground

ID · 5 sites

1.8 miles away

Reservable

Sawtooth National Forest

Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth Nf)

ID · 1 site

3.4 miles away

Reservable

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Cape Horn Winter Rental

ID · 1 site

4.2 miles away

First-come

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Thatcher Campground

4.6 miles away

Reservable

Sawtooth National Forest

Stanley Lake Campground

ID · 40 sites

5 miles away

First-come

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Banner Creek Campground

6.7 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.