Can you reserve a site at Boundary Creek Campground?

Yes, Boundary Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Boundary Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Boundary Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Boundary Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Boundary Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Boundary Creek Campground, Idaho — 5 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Boundary Creek Campground is located at the edge of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, adjacent to the boat launch for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. The site generally provides overnight camping for boaters waiting to launch the next day on their permit to float the Middle Fork.

Of the 15 campsites, 5 can be reserved during the high-use season (June 15-Aug. 15); the remaining 10 are first-come, first-served. Outside of those dates, all 15 sites are first-come, first-served.

Recreation

Boundary Creek Campground is a popular spot for boaters running the Middle Fork of the Salmon. A nearby transfer camp provides long-term parking and trail access into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing and viewing wildlife.

Facilities

The campground offers 15 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Five of these sites are reservable during the peak season (June 15-August 15); the other 10 are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 6,280 feet, the campground is situated among lodgepole pine trees, near the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The air is crisp and fresh, even in the heart of summer, due to it's high elevation.

Nearby Attractions

The Middle Fork of the Salmon River flows over 100 miles through the heart of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, and originates 20 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho, at the confluence of Bear Valley and Marsh Creeks. Float permits are required year round. It was one of the original eight rivers in the nation designated as Wild and Scenic on October 2, 1968.

The facts

5 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

5 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

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5 campsites at Boundary Creek Campground

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
009	BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	16	♿ 🐾
010	BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
011	BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
012	BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
013	BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾

Getting there

Boundary Creek is accessed by a dirt road from Idaho State Highway 21, and is often closed by snowdrifts until late May or early June. The turnoff to Boundary Creek is located 23 miles west of Stanley, Idaho, or 107 miles east of Boise between mileposts 109 and 110 on SH21. This road is commonly referred to as the Bear Valley Road, #579, which is rough and narrow. Travel this road for approx. 13 miles, then turn onto the Boundary Creek Road, #568, and travel another 13 miles. Your vehicle and/or trailer should be prepared for 26 miles of rough, busy, single-lane dirt road.

44.53139, -115.29306 · 44°31'53.0"N 115°17'35.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	8.3	6.9	7.2	4.7	3.4	2.4	0.7	0.8	1.6	3.7	6.7	9.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.2 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 Boundary Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Boundary Creek Campground?: Yes, Boundary Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Boundary Creek Campground have?: 5 sites.
Are pets allowed at Boundary Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Boundary Creek Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Boundary Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Boundary Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Boundary Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Boundary Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$10/Night for single unit is charged for overnight use.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Boundary Creek Campground

Middle Fork Of The Salmon (4 Rivers) 0.2 mi · Permit · we watch it
Elk Creek Cabins 9.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dagger Falls Campground 0.4 mi · Campground
Bluebunch / Bear Valley Trailhead 7.2 mi · Facility
Fir Creek Campground 7.3 mi · Campground
Josephus Lake Campground 7.5 mi · Campground
Bear Valley Campground 9.1 mi · Campground
Lola Creek Campground 10.2 mi · Campground
Beaver Creek Transfer Camp Trailhead 10.8 mi · Facility
Banner Creek Campground 12.9 mi · Campground
Penn Basin Campground 13.1 mi · Campground
Thatcher Campground 13.4 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Boundary Creek Campground