Big Creek

Campground (Paid Public)

Payette Forest, Idaho

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June 30th, 2026

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Overview Located next to the Big Creek airstrip this four unit campground offers a good staging place to access the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. It is popular with pilots camping overnight in Big Creek. The campground is near the Big Creek Work Station. The four walk-in campsites are near a small stream, which flows into Big Creek. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app ht tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Recreation Trailhead access to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness to the north on FR 371. Fishing in Big Creek. Facilities Facilities include an accessible toilet and drinking water. Pack in/pack out. No hook-ups.

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GPS 45.12757, -115.32313

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