Can you reserve a site at #999 Historic Big Eddy?

No. #999 Historic Big Eddy is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

#999 Historic Big Eddy

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kaniksu National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,328 ft
Elevation

Historic Big Eddy Trail #999 is a short but steep non-motorized trail that ends at Big Eddy Trail #998 approximately halfway up to Star Peak. The trail offers stunning views of the Clark Fork River Valley.

Historic Big Eddy Trail #999

Getting there

48.06900, -115.92500 · 48°4'8.4"N 115°55'30.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	33	38	47	57	67	73	82	82	71	55	40	32
Low °F	23	23	27	32	39	45	47	46	40	34	29	23
Precip in	4.5	2.9	3.3	2.7	2.8	3.0	1.1	0.9	1.6	3.1	4.1	4.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about #999 Historic Big Eddy

Can you reserve a site at #999 Historic Big Eddy?: No. #999 Historic Big Eddy is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near #999 Historic Big Eddy

Bull River Pavilion 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bull River Guard Station 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gem Peak Lookout Rental 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Clark Fork River Area 0.2 mi · Facility
Big Eddy Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
#1071 Rice Draw 3.2 mi · Facility
Triangle Pond 5.1 mi · Facility
Bad Medicine Campground 6.4 mi · Campground
#1084 South Fork Pilgrim Creek 9.1 mi · Facility
Ross Creek Cedars 9.6 mi · Facility
Bad Medicine Campground 11 mi · Campground
Spar Lake Campground 14 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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