Sams Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Sams Creek is a National Forest campground near Dixie, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Sams Creek sits inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,364 ft
45.5389, -115.4838 in Idaho. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sams Creek?
No. Sams Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Sams Creek?
Camping at Sams Creek is free.
Who manages Sams Creek?
Sams Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sams Creek
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Sams Creek, in a straight line: Burgdorf Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Fee
- Free
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More campgrounds: camping near Dixie and campgrounds in Idaho.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01