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North Fork Campground is situated on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and tubing on the river and exploring the Harriman Trail.
This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing.
The 20-mile Harriman Trail leads past the campground, offering excellent hiking and biking. Numerous additional trails spur off the Harriman Trail leading to deep canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more excellent high country fishing.
The campground contains several family sites, some of which are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
A scenic aspen forest covers North Fork, offering plentiful shade. Pines dot the landscape and colorful summer wildflowers are abundant. Willows and grasses line the riverbank. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 1/2-mile from the campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. An RV dump station and drinking water are located here as well.
Easley Hot Springs is 6 miles north, offering a swimming pool, hot tubs, showers and a small store.
Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September.
From Ketchum, head 8 miles north on ID 75 past the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Headquarters Office. First campground on the south side of the highway.
$18 per day for single-sites including 1 vehicle. $36 per day for double-sites including 2 vehicles. $9 per day for an additional vehicle. Senior discount with pass is $9 per night.
Great campgrounds and host were friendly. Had a great spot by the river. Bathrooms are vault type but clean. Lots of tress and shade.
Nice, shady campsite with friendly host near the Big Wood River. We saw some great wildlife and had success fishing close by at Baker Creek. Most sites are relatively private. A short drive to Ketchum and Sun Valley, but that’s not really my vibe. Lots of biking/hiking trails close by. The only downsides were distance to vault toilets and a bit too much highway noise for my liking.
Camp host very friendly. Campground felt very safe and it was very beautiful. Lots of good spots to choose from. No cell service.
