Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead is a National Forest campground near Leadore, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead sits inside Salmon-Challis 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
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,608 ft
44.6087, -113.5773 in Lemhi. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead?
No. Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead 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 Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead?
Camping at Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead is free.
Is there drinking water at Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead?
Yes, Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead?
Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Big Eightmile Campground/trailhead, in a straight line: Goldbug Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Leadore and campgrounds in Lemhi.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30