Mill Creek Campground
This small, but popular campground is near Challis and along the Custer Motorway. Nearby access for rainbow trout fishing in Mill Creek. The motorized trail to the east of the campground heads south to Bayhorse Lake campground and trail system. Eight camping units contain picnic tables and fire rings, with an additional larger site that fits group camping. The campground amenities include a vault toilet and hand pump for drinking water. No garbage collection service is available. ATV use on Forest Roads only - no riding within campground.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $10/Night for single unit |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | 6/1 to 9/30 |
| Forest | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations taken |
| Fees | $10/Night for single unit |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.4726° N, 114.4410° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedScf Nz Pile Burn Rx
45 mi from the campground · 223 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 2.5 miBuster Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.7 miBig Bayhorse Day Use Site ↗Day use
- 6.4 miSquaw Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.9 miChallis Cr/Pine Summit Roads ↗9.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miFannys Hole3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.1 miPine Summit1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.2 miMill Creek Road ↗10.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.2 miCuster Trail, Rd #013, #070 -W ↗18.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.6 miBuster Lake4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.5 miBuster Lake Trailhead ↗Salmon-Challis National Forest
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 Salmon-Challis National Forest.
- inSalmon-Challis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,396,382 acres
- 12 miSawtooth National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,190,139 acres
- 14.1 miFrank Church-River of No Return Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 2,358,886 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
On the National Register nearby
- BayhorseBuilding · Challis · 8.2 mi
- Bill Peck HouseBuilding · Challis · 10.2 mi
- Board-and-Batten Commercial BuildingBuilding · Challis · 10.3 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mill Creek Campground?
No. Mill Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations taken Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Mill Creek Campground?
$10/Night for single unit
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Mill Creek Campground?
Mill Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Mill Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mosquito Flat Reservoir Campground (3.2 mi, first-come), Custer #1 Campground (12.1 mi, first-come), and Bonanza CCC Group Campground (15.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby