Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground
Mill Creek Campground and Trailhead consists six camp sites available in a wooded setting along scenic Mill Creek. There is one accessible vault toilet, hitching rail, and unloading ramp. No Water is available. Nearby areas of interest include Mill Creek Lake National Recreation Trail, Mill Creek Lake and Firebox Meadows.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $5.00/Night for single unit |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | 5/20 |
| Forest | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations taken |
| Fees | $5.00/Night for single unit |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.3670° N, 113.3628° W · Directions ↗ |
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miMill Creek ↗8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 2 miSnow Bank ↗18.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.5 miJackson Creek1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miBear Canyon-Sawmill3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 3.2 miRed Rock Loop Trail2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.5 miSouth Fork Big Creek-Iron Cr ↗12.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miMill Creek Trailhead & Campground ↗Salmon-Challis National Forest · Season 5/20
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Charcoal KilnsStructure · Leadore · 9.8 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground?
No. Mill Creek Trailhead & 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 Trailhead & Campground?
$5.00/Night for single unit
Source: Forest Service
Is Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season 5/20.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground?
Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Timber Creek Campground (3.1 mi, first-come), Meadow Lake Campground (5.2 mi), and Big Creek Campground (12.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby