Bear Creek Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

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Cost: Free
Managed by: USFS
Type: Campground
Hours: Standard operating season is mid-May through October but can be weather dependent.
Reservations: fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station: Smiley Creek Rv Dump Site · 10.4 mi
Coordinates: 43.7272, -114.9006
Last verified: September 18, 2026

43.7272° N · 114.9006° W

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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Bear Creek Transfer Camp is located 32 miles north of Fairfield. The transfer camp offers 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings along with corrals and mangers with loading ramps and stock water available 150 yards to the north at Bear Creek. There is one vault toilet restroom available.
From the USFS.

Is Bear Creek Campground free?

Yes. Bear Creek Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Bear Creek Campground?

Travel over Fleck Summit on Road No. 012. Once at the summer home area, turn onto Road No. 079 and continue north past the Methodist Church Camp then turn left on to Road No. 889 and look for the entrance sign.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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