The Forks Campground
Campground · Idaho ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Jarbidge Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access
- 5,436 ft
- Elevation
This small campground is located on the East Fork of the Jarbidge Wild and Scenic River about two miles north of Murphy Hot Springs across from the Jarbidge River Put-in. Two-wheel drive vehicles are sufficient to reach the site.
Getting there
Travel to Murphy Hot Springs via the Bruneau-Three Creek Road or the Jarbidge Road. The Jarbidge Road, also called Three Creek Highway, has an asphalt surface and originates from U.S. 93 at Rogerson, Idaho. From Rogerson to Murphy Hot Springs it is 49 miles.
42.03722, -115.39472 · 42°2'14.0"N 115°23'41.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 43 | 50 | 55 | 65 | 75 | 86 | 85 | 77 | 62 | 49 | 40 |
| Low °F | 18 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 45 | 37 | 29 | 22 | 16 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 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
No fees.
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 The Forks Campground
- Can you reserve a site at The Forks Campground?
- No. The Forks Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at The Forks Campground?
- 14 Days
Camping near The Forks Campground
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- Juniper Grove Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
- Glade Creek Group Campground 14.6 mi · Campground
- Big Bend Campground 24.7 mi · Campground
- Wildhorse Crossing Campground 33.9 mi · Campground
- Slide Creek Campground 38.9 mi · Campground
- Jack Creek Campground 49.5 mi · Campground
- Bear Gulch Campground 53.7 mi · Campground
- Hagerman National Fish Hatchery 56.1 mi · Facility
- Pettit Campground 57.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 208-735-2060
- Email BLM_ID_JarbidgeOffice@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-05.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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