Silver Creek Campground
Campground · Idaho · 57 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 57
- Bookable sites
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 57
- Accessible sites
- 4,496 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Silver Creek Campground is located 25 miles north of Garden Valley, Idaho, in beautiful Peace Valley at an elevation of 4,490 feet. Peace Valley offers a variety of great trails. Fishing and hunting are popular activities as well.Recreation
Peace Valley contains many trails for hiking, mountain biking, as well as horseback and OHV riding. Peace Creek Trail, Silver Creek Summit Trail, and Bull Creek Trail all begin nearby. Silver Creek, Peace Creek, and the nearby Middle Fork Payette River offer good-to-excellent fishing most of the year. Anglers in the area cast for whitefish and rainbow trout. In-season big game hunting for deer, elk and bear is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains.Facilities
This campground offers paved roads and paved parking spurs, drinking water, and accessible vault toilets. Many single and double campsites are available, all of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a tent pad, a fire ring, as well as picnic and utility tables.
Two accessible group campsites are available with picnic shelters, multiple tables, campfire rings, grills, and ample parking. The Lodgepole Springs group site can accommodate up to 100 people, while the Cabin Creek group site can accommodate up to 80 people.
Natural Features
The campground is situated among a mixed-growth lodgepole pine forest, which provides partial shade. Silver Creek runs alongside the campground. A variety of wildlife makes its home in and around Peace Valley, including deer, elk, bald eagles, and red-tailed hawks.Nearby Attractions
Silver Creek Plunge, a privately developed hot springs campground, is within a quarter-mile from the campground. It offers a hot springs pool, general store, a playground, horseshoe pits, as well as sand volleyball court and basketball hoop.
The facts
- Season: End of May – End of September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 57 bookable sites
- 57 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: Cabin Creek Group Site, Lodgepole Springs Group Site, Lower Peace Creek, Upper Peace Creek, Valley Creek
Site types
- 51 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
57 campsites at Silver Creek Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G002 | Cabin Creek Group Site | Group Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
| G001 | Lodgepole Springs Group Site | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L001 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L002 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L003 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L004 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L005 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L006 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L007 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L008 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L009 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L010 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L011 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L012 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L013 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L035 | Lower Peace Creek | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Hike In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L036 | Lower Peace Creek | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Hike In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L037 | Lower Peace Creek | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Hike In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | ♿ 🐾 |
| L038 | Lower Peace Creek | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Hike In | Riverfront | 20 ft | 5 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U014 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U015 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U016 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U017 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U018 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U019 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U020 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U021 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U022 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U023 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U024 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U025 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U026 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U027 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U028 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U029 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U030 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U031 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U032 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U033 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| U034 | Upper Peace Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V001 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V002 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V003 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V004 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V005 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V006 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V007 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V008 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V009 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V010 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V011 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V012 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V013 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V014 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V015 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V016 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| V017 | Valley Creek | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From Boise, travel north on Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east on the Banks-Lowman Highway and continue east for 8 miles toward Garden Valley. Turn north on Middle Fork Road (Forest Road 698) and pass through Crouch, continuing north on the Middle Fork Road approximately 16 miles to the "Y" (698 to Boiling Springs and 671 Silver Creek Road). Turn northeast (a right turn) on Silver Creek Road and continue 8 miles to the campground.
44.33083, -115.80417 · 44°19'51.0"N 115°48'15.0"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 5.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 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 Silver Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Silver Creek Campground?
- Yes, Silver Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Silver Creek Campground have?
- 57 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Silver Creek Campground?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Silver Creek Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Creek Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Silver Creek Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Silver Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Silver Creek Campground
- Peace Valley Campground 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boiling Springs Cabin 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rattlesnake 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- River Side (Id - Boise) 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, ID) 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Howers 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cozy Cove 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Middle Fork Payette River / Wet Foot Trailhead 3.4 mi · Facility
- Silver Creek Summit Trailhead 4.1 mi · Facility
- Riverside Campground (Lowman) 7.3 mi · Campground
- Barney's Campground 7.7 mi · Campground
- Hardscrabble Campground 7.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 208-739-3400
- Email silvercreekplunge@icloud.com
- Book Recreation.gov
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.
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