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Big Creek

Campground · Fee not listed

Fee not listed

Fast facts

Cost
Not listed. Check locally.
Type
Campground
Phone
N/A
Nearest dump station
Red River Rv Dump · 40.2 mi
Coordinates
45.1276, -115.3231
Last verified
September 19, 2026
45.1276° N · 115.3231° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

Overview Located next to the Big Creek airstrip this four unit campground offers a good staging place to access the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. It is popular with pilots camping overnight in Big Creek. The campground is near the Big Creek Work Station. The four walk-in campsites are near a small stream, which flows into Big Creek. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app ht tps://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Recreation Trailhead access to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness to the north on FR 371. Fishing in Big Creek. Facilities Facilities include an accessible toilet and drinking water. Pack in/pack out. No hook-ups.

From the managing agency.

Is Big Creek free?

We do not have a fee on record for Big Creek. Confirm the cost locally before you go.

How do I get to Big Creek?

Big Creek is at 45.1276, -115.3231. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.

Nearby

SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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