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East Fork Baker Creek Campground

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Ketchum, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

East Fork Baker Creek Campground sits inside Sawtooth National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Hemingway-Boulders Wilderness; its permit and camping rules 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
6,586 ft

44.0045, -114.4804 in Custer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at East Fork Baker Creek Campground?

No. East Fork Baker 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 East Fork Baker Creek Campground?

Camping at East Fork Baker Creek Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at East Fork Baker Creek Campground?

No. East Fork Baker Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages East Fork Baker Creek Campground?

East Fork Baker Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around East Fork Baker Creek Campground

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to East Fork Baker Creek Campground, in straight-line miles: Boat Box Hot Springs (hot spring, 18 miles), Sunbeam Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles), and Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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