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Fir Creek Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Nearest dump station
Redfish RV Dump Site · 26.5 mi
Coordinates
44.4255, -115.2908
Last verified
September 18, 2026
44.4255° N · 115.2908° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

FIR CREEK CAMPGROUND is located along Forest Service Road 579 near the beautiful but remote Bear Valley at an elevation of 6,400 feet.

From the USFS.

Is Fir Creek Campground free?

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

How do I get to Fir Creek Campground?

From Boise, Idaho, travel north along State Highway 55 approximately 38 miles to Banks, Idaho. At Banks, turn right (east) onto State Highway 17 (Banks/Lowman Road) and travel to Lowman, Idaho approximately 31 miles. At Lowman, turn left at tehe intersection of State Highway 17 and State Highway 21. Proceed northeast towards Stanley, Idaho along State Highway 21 approximately 40 miles. Along the route, you will travel past Banner Summit, Bull Trout Campground and eventually arrive at the Forest Service (FS) Road 579 turnoff. Turn (west) onto FS Road 579 at Banner Creek/Cape Horn Summit. There is a big parking area and an information board. Proceed along FS Road 579 approximately 7 miles to the FIr Creek Campground.

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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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