Castle Creek Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Castle Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Mountain Home, Idaho.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mountain Home, Idaho

National Forest
Managed by

Castle Creek Campground sits inside Boise 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: 4,300 ft

43.4111, -115.3949 in Elmore. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Castle Creek Campground?

No. Castle 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 Castle Creek Campground?

Camping at Castle Creek Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Castle Creek Campground?

No. Castle Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Castle Creek Campground?

Castle Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Castle Creek Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 4.5 miles

Anderson Ranch Reservoir's mapped center point is 4.5 miles from Castle Creek Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Anderson Ranch Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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