Challis Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access
6,960 ft
Elevation
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Herd Lake Campsite is adjacent to Jerry Peak-Jim McClure Wilderness. There is one (1) first come, first served campsite located 10 miles southeast of the East Fork Road on Herd Lake Road. The site is located about 1 mile north of Herd Lake, tucked down below the road and next to Herd Creek. The access road to the campsite is narrow with limited turn-around space. Use caution with trailers. A trail provides non-motorized access to the lake.
Amenities include: 1 campsite with picnic table and fire ring, 1 vault toilet, trailhead to Herd Lake. This site has limited cell service and no potable water.
Getting there
From Challis, go 18 miles southwest on US 93 and ID 75, then 16 miles southeast on East Fork Road (Forest Road 120) and Herd Creek Road.
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 16.3 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
Campsites are first come, first served. Camping Fee: Free, Stay limit: 14 days.
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 Herd Lake Campground
Can you reserve a site at Herd Lake Campground?
No. Herd Lake Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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