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Casino Creek Campground is composed of 19 sites including 2 double-sites along the Salmon River. Sites 18 & 19 are for tent camping only and sites 12, 13 and 14 accommodate livestock tethered to hitching rails. Casino Creek trailhead is located within the campground leading to trails along Big Casino Creek and Little Casino Creek which lead to the Casino Lakes in the White Cloud Mountains to the east and the Sawtooth Mountains to the west. This area is terrific for fishing and hiking along the beautiful Salmon river and surrounding creeks. All sites are first-come, first-serve.
In Stanley, ID, at intersection of State Rts. 75 and 21, take Rt. 75 north 5.4 miles to Little Casino Creek sign (Forest Rt. 651). Turn right onto Rt. 651 (dirt) and go 0.2 miles to campground on right.
$18 per night for single-sites including 1 vehicle and $36 per day for double-sites including 2 vehicles. $9 per day for an additional vehicle. Using the Senior Pass, the cost is $9 per night.
Stayed is Spot 13. Not much shade. Well was not available during our stay. Bear activity was high and a trap was in place. Road nose from light traffic on 75 was minimal on a Saturday evening.
It's close enough to Redfish Lake to day use there, and still quiet enough to get some sleep at night. There's a great trail that begins at the end of the campground for horses, hiking, and biking (both mountain and motor). There are several hot springs that dump into the river within a couple minutes. The campsites themselves could use a little work. There wasn't water available when we went, but there's plenty of places nearby to get more water. Take toilet paper (the availability is spotty in the bathrooms). If you have problems sleeping I would recommend a sleeping pad or air mattress. Overall a great experience though.
Wide spaces, river access outside your rv, beautiful setting, inexpensive...what's not to like? I imagine in season it's crowded. Come in the fall. Cooler temperatures but fewer people. Close to Stanley and sufficient services for in the country. There was a Bbear in the area warning. It's an adventure.
Well I would have like to stay here since I came from Nampa. But unfortunately non equestrians are allowed to use the equestrian spots, according to the Park Ranger. Yet equestrians are not allowed any where else. Sound fair to you?
