Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $5 per night. Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground is a National Forest campground near Mackay, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground 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
- Single Site: $5 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,024 ft
43.7679, -113.9031 in Custer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground?
No. Lake Creek Trailhead & 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 Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground?
Camping at Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground costs Single Site: $5 per night.
Is there drinking water at Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground?
Yes, Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground?
Lake Creek Trailhead & Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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More campgrounds: camping near Mackay and campgrounds in Custer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01