Agency Creek Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Salmon Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access

5,308 ft
Elevation
Agency Creek Campground (4 campsites) is located along the Lewis and Clark National Backcountry Byway, near the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. At the top of the pass, there is a memorial to Sacajawea. This secluded, arid area offers a variety of recreation activities including camping, biking, hiking, hunting, OHV riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Please be respectful of cultural and historical items found here.

Getting there

Travel 23 miles southeast of Salmon, Idaho on ID 28 to Tendoy. From Tendoy, turn east and follow the Lewis and Clark Backcountry Byway 4 miles east.

44.94993, -113.55809 · 44°56'59.8"N 113°33'29.1"W

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Official map for this area

Typical weather

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Precip in1.91.82.23.03.53.10.90.91.42.02.12.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Stay limit: 14 Days

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Agency Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Agency Creek Campground?
No. Agency Creek Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Agency Creek Campground?
14 Days

Camping near Agency Creek Campground

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

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.