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Garden Creek Campground

📍 Challis, ID Federal - Other Federal Park

About This Park

This campground, located in an aspen grove, is along the Big Lost River and features scenic hiking and nature viewing opportunities for visitors. Travel 3.5 miles south to the border of the Challis National Forest to hike from the Deep Creek Trailhead or head about 15 miles north on ID-93 to the Whiskey Springs Wildlife Viewing Area to observe waterfowl in the Chilly Slough Wetlands Conservation Area. There are 5 first come, first served primitive campsites. This site has no potable water and limited cell service.

Quick Information

  • Type: Federal Park
  • Network: Federal – Other
  • Price Range: $15-35

Amenities

    Contact & Location

    Challis Field Office 721 East Main St Suite 8
    Challis, ID

    Phone: 208-879-6200

    Email: BLM_ID_ChallisOffice@blm.gov

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    ⛺ Experience Summary

    No hookups here — this is genuine off-grid camping, best suited for self-contained rigs and tent campers who prefer solitude. Tree cover keeps sites shaded and cool, and the forest backdrop makes it easy to feel away from it all. Cell service is likely limited out here — consider it a built-in reason to properly unplug.

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    Activities

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    Birding

    ✓ Available
    🛒 Birding Gear

    Camping

    ✓ Available
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    Fishing

    ✓ Available
    🛒 Fishing Gear
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    Hiking

    ✓ Available
    🛒 Hiking Gear