Halfway House Campground
Halfway House Campground rests in tall timber with a small creek running through. There are campsites with tables and fire rings. Stock facilities (feed bunk and loading ramp) are nearby. This is a popular access site into the Gospel Hump Wilderness Area via Crooked Creek Trail #215.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · free in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No Fee. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow |
| Forest | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests |
| Fees | No Fee. |
| Rules | Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.5121° N, 115.5249° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Blue Horse Rrrd
21 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedRx Doc Denny - Srrd
29 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Sad/Horse/Island Piles - Mcrd
36 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D4 Wilderness Corridor Hand Piles
41 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Rae Bros. Sporting Goods ↗ | 40.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Halfway House Touring Park – My Full Site Tour & Honest Review
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miCrooked Creek ↗10.7 mi trail
- 0.9 miBlowout Mountain2.6 mi trail
- 1.1 miOrogrande - Dixie ↗16.3 mi trail
- 2 miBlowout Divide3.1 mi trail
- 2.2 miBurpee ↗10.7 mi trail
- 2.4 miJersey Mountain Lookout1 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Payette National Forest.
- inPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 2.6 miGospel-Hump Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 205,395 acres
- 3.2 miNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Polly Bemis HouseBuilding · Riggins · 8.9 mi
- Jim Moore PlaceHistoric district · Dixie · 9.3 mi
- Campbell's FerryHistoric district · Riggins · 9.4 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Halfway House Campground?
No. Halfway House Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Halfway House Campground?
Nothing. Halfway House Campground is listed as free. No Fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Halfway House Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season The campground is open year-round, but might not be accessible because of snow.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Halfway House Campground?
Halfway House Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Halfway House Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dixie Meadow Campground (0.7 mi, first-come), Sam's Creek Campground (2.6 mi, first-come), and Mackay Bar Campground (8.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby