Can you reserve a site at Trap Creek Campground?

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

What is the maximum RV length at Trap Creek Campground?

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

Are campfires allowed at Trap Creek Campground?

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

Trap Creek Campground, Idaho — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Trap Creek Campground is located in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.

Recreation

Trap Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes through the site.

Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.

Facilities

This small campground offers one group site that consists of three smaller sites. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Vault toilets are provided. The road to the site and the parking spur within are paved.

Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial shade. Trap Creek flows nearby. The campground sits at an elevation of 6,670 feet, and temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby, offering great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 40 people per site
Loops: TRAP

Site types

1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

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

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Trap Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	TRAP	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	40

Getting there

From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 21 west 12 miles. Take Forest Road 540 to Trap Creek Campground, located adjacent to State Highway 21.

44.31639, -115.08806 · 44°18'59.0"N 115°5'17.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	5.7	4.6	5.1	3.8	2.8	2.4	0.7	0.8	1.4	2.7	4.8	6.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 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 Trap Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Trap Creek Campground?: Yes, Trap Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Trap Creek Campground have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Trap Creek Campground?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Trap Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Trap Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

Sheep Trail Campground 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth NF) 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cape Horn Winter Rental 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stanley Lake Campground 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bull Trout 8.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Thatcher Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
Lake View Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
Banner Creek Campground 6.8 mi · Campground
Bench Creek Campground 7.3 mi · Campground
Beaver Creek Transfer Camp Trailhead 7.4 mi · Facility
Lola Creek Campground 7.8 mi · Campground
Bull Trout Lake Campground & Group sites 8.4 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Trap Creek Campground