Hunter Creek Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Hunter Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Fairfield, Idaho.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Fairfield, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

Hunter 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
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,454 ft

43.4239, -115.1322 in Elmore. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hunter Creek Campground?

No. Hunter 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 Hunter Creek Campground?

Camping at Hunter Creek Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Hunter Creek Campground?

No. Hunter Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Hunter Creek Campground?

Hunter Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hunter Creek Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 17 miles

Anderson Ranch Reservoir's mapped center point is 17 miles from Hunter Creek Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Anderson Ranch Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.