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Campsites
There are 10 tent / RV camping sites in the campground. Each site offers a picnic table and fire pit with grill. The road and driveways are gravel.
Water
Bear Valley Campground doesn't offer potable water as of 2010.
Restroom
There is a vault style outhouse which had just been cleaned and was well stocked. There is another in the primitive camping area across the creek.
Firewood
No, you will need to provide your own.
Pets
Pets allowed on a leash.
Picnic Area
There is a picnic area at Bruce Meadows which you will pass by on the way in.
Handicap Access
The outhouse is handicap accessible, but the campground is pretty rough.
RV Dump Site
There is no RV dumping station. The closest one is in Stanley.
Host On-Site
So far, Bear Valley Campground does not have a camp host.
Phone Service
Stanley is the nearest service. You may find provisions at the Elk Creek Ranger Station which is to the west on Road 579.
Garbage Services
You will need to pack out you own garbage.
Fishing
Check the regulations, 2010 Bear Valley Creek is catch and release with barbless hooks.
Swimming
There is no "swimming" area, but I am sure one could find a place to cool off in Bear Valley Creek.
Recreation
At the campground itself, camping, fishing and splashing in Bear Valley Creek is the recreation. A mile west, past the Elk Creek Ranger Station, is a trailhead leading into the upper Elk Creek area. If you want to take a ride, drive north to Dagger Falls. The float trips down the Salmon River start there, and the falls are worth looking at. If you enjoy photography, check out my pictures of the meadows and creeks.
Wildlife
Deer and bear are the most common big game animals here. However, one could see elk, moose and wolves.
Fee Schedule
As of April 2017 indicates there is no daily fee.
Reservations
No reservations are available. However, there were many open sites on a July Sunday as we passed through.
Fees & Res.
No reservations are available. However, there were many open sites on a July Sunday as we passed through. As of January 2025 the forest service website indicates there is no daily fee.
Bear Valley Campground
π Warm Lake And Deadwood Res Area
π 44.411045,-115.370268
β° 6,409 ft
Bear Valley Campground sets in Bear Valley at almost 6400 feet in elevation. Bear Valley offers views of large flowered meadows with a splash of timbered hills here and there. Bear Valley and Elk Creeks wander through the valley and join at the campground. This is a very picturesque area. Some of the sites are down beside the creek while others are on a small rise above. These are drier and seem to be newer.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Stanley, Idaho, take Hwy 21 west 21.1 miles to Bear Valley Road. Turn right onto Bear Valley Road (#579), and travel 12.0 miles to the campground. There are 2 intersections to watch for, both are after the Fir Creek Campground road. At the first one, stay left. Turning right will take you to Dagger Falls. At the second intersection, stay right. The left turn will take you south all the way to Lowman.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.