Deer Creek Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Deer Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Ketchum, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Deer 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
- ✕ Potable water
- ✕ Toilets
No potable water and no toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,013 ft
43.5288, -114.5019 in Blaine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Deer Creek Campground?
No. Deer 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 Deer Creek Campground?
Camping at Deer Creek Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Deer Creek Campground?
No. Deer Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Deer Creek Campground?
Deer Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
More campgrounds: camping near Ketchum and campgrounds in Blaine.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01