Bear Creek Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Bear Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Fairfield, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Bear Creek Campground sits inside Sawtooth 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
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,040 ft
43.7272, -114.9006 in Camas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Bear Creek Campground?
No. Bear Creek Campground 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 Bear Creek Campground?
Camping at Bear Creek Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Bear Creek Campground?
No. Bear Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Bear Creek Campground?
Bear Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Bear Creek Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Bear Creek Campground, in straight-line miles: Boat Box Hot Springs (hot spring, 16 miles), and Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- 06-05 to 09-20
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Fairfield and campgrounds in Camas.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30