Boundary Creek Campground
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Boundary Creek Campground is located at the edge of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, adjacent to the boat launch for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. The site generally provides overnight camping for boaters waiting to launch the next day on their permit to float the Middle Fork.
Of the 15 campsites, 5 can be reserved during the high-use season (June 15-Aug. 15); the remaining 10 are first-come, first-served. Outside of those dates, all 15 sites are first-come, first-served.
The campground offers 15 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Five of these sites are reservable during the peak season (June 15-August 15); the other 10 are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Need to Know
- Reservations are available from June 15 through August 15. Camping outside of this date range is first-come, first-serve.
- No livestock allowed in the campground
- Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility
- Permits to float the river are required all year; Click here for permit information on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
- Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Visit Your National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 6,280 feet, the campground is situated among lodgepole pine trees, near the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The air is crisp and fresh, even in the heart of summer, due to it's high elevation.
Nearby Attractions
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River flows over 100 miles through the heart of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, and originates 20 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho, at the confluence of Bear Valley and Marsh Creeks. Float permits are required year round. It was one of the original eight rivers in the nation designated as Wild and Scenic on October 2, 1968.
Recreation
Boundary Creek Campground is a popular spot for boaters running the Middle Fork of the Salmon. A nearby transfer camp provides long-term parking and trail access into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing and viewing wildlife.
Contact Information
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311 N US Highway 93 Challis ID 83226
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 208-879-4100
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
Boundary Creek is accessed by a dirt road from Idaho State Highway 21, and is often closed by snowdrifts until late May or early June. The turnoff to Boundary Creek is located 23 miles west of Stanley, Idaho, or 107 miles east of Boise between mileposts 109 and 110 on SH21. This road is commonly referred to as the Bear Valley Road, #579, which is rough and narrow. Travel this road for approx. 13 miles, then turn onto the Boundary Creek Road, #568, and travel another 13 miles. Your vehicle and/or trailer should be prepared for 26 miles of rough, busy, single-lane dirt road.
Available Campsites
- Site 010, Loop BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BOUNDARY CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
