Can you reserve a site at North Fork (Id)?

Yes, North Fork (Id) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at North Fork (Id)?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at North Fork (Id)?

Campfires are allowed at North Fork (Id). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

North Fork (Id), Idaho — 28 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

North Fork Campground is situated on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and tubing on the river and exploring the Harriman Trail.

Recreation

This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing.

The 20-mile Harriman Trail leads past the campground, offering excellent hiking and biking. Numerous additional trails spur off the Harriman Trail leading to deep canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more excellent high country fishing.

Facilities

The campground contains several family sites, some of which are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

A scenic aspen forest covers North Fork, offering plentiful shade. Pines dot the landscape and colorful summer wildflowers are abundant. Willows and grasses line the riverbank. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

Nearby Attractions

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 1/2-mile from the campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. An RV dump station and drinking water are located here as well.

Easley Hot Springs is 6 miles north, offering a swimming pool, hot tubs, showers and a small store.

Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
28 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: NORTH FORK

Site types

28 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.

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28 campsites at North Fork (Id)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	40 ft	8
10	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	8
11	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8
12	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8
13	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	30 ft	8
14	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	30 ft	8
15	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8
16	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8
17	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	16
18	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	16
19	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	8
2	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	8
20	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8
21	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8
22	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8
23	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	45 ft	8
24	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	8
25	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	8
26	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	45 ft	8
27	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	45 ft	8
28	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	45 ft	8
3	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	8
4	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	40 ft	16
5	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	—	40 ft	8
6	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8
7	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	40 ft	8
8	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8
9	NORTH FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	40 ft	8

Getting there

From Ketchum, Idaho, travel approximately 8 miles north on Highway 75. Campground is on the west side of the road.

43.78833, -114.42444 · 43°47'18.0"N 114°25'28.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.8	2.4	2.3	1.5	1.8	1.4	0.8	0.9	1.1	1.7	2.1	3.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 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 North Fork (Id)

Can you reserve a site at North Fork (Id)?: Yes, North Fork (Id) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does North Fork (Id) have?: 28 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at North Fork (Id)?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at North Fork (Id)?: Campfires are allowed at North Fork (Id). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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North Fork (Id) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by North Fork (Id)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information

Restrictions:

Please keep pets on a leash. All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Campers must occupy the site the first night and cannot go more than 24 hours t

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near North Fork (Id)

Murdock Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Caribou Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Easley Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boundary (Id) 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wood River Campground 1.7 mi · Campground
Cougar Dispersed Camping Area 2.7 mi · Campground
Easley Campground (Wood River Valley Area) 5.6 mi · Campground
Boundary Campground and Picnic Area 6.7 mi · Campground
East Fork Baker Creek Campground 7.4 mi · Campground
Park Creek Campground 8.9 mi · Campground
Phi Kappa Campground 11.5 mi · Campground

Contact

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

North Fork (Id)