Morse Creek Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Morse Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near May, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Morse Creek 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
- 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
- 6,251 ft
44.6309, -113.7908 in Lemhi. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Morse Creek Campground?
No. Morse 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 Morse Creek Campground?
Camping at Morse Creek Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Morse Creek Campground?
No. Morse Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Morse Creek Campground?
Morse Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Morse Creek Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Morse Creek Campground, in a straight line: Goldbug Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near May and campgrounds in Lemhi.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01