Boundary Campground

📌 Pioneer Mountains Area 📍 43.721996,-114.326686 ⛰ 6,071 ft

Boundary Campground is just a few miles outside of historic Sun Valley, Idaho. The campground is set along Trail Creek. Cottonwood and aspen trees scattered about the campground provide some shade. During the summer, it can be above 90 degrees in the afternoon. Sun Valley is a popular resort town on the Big Wood River surrounded by mountains. The Pioneer Mountains are to the east, the Smoky Mountains to the west, and the Boulder Mountains to the north. The campground has become popular with travelers wanting to stay near Sun Valley for the shopping and atmosphere. The campground gates are locked at 10pm to 6am to prevent late night disturbances.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 9 tent / RV camping sites, each having a heavy metal picnic table, barbecue table, cement fire pit, all surrounded by a cement pad. The road and driveways are gravel.

Water

Water is available from a hand-pump equipped well.

Restroom

A vault style outhouse is available and was clean and well stocked.

Electricity

No.

Firewood

You will need to provide your own firewood as there is none offered here.

Pets

Pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times. There are at least 3 signs about keeping your pet on a leash and a "pooper scooper" was hanging by one sign.

Picnic Area

There is a very nice little picnic area in Boundary Campground. It is rather popular with the people coming out to hike and walk along the nature path that follows Trail Creek Road.

Handicap Access

Boundary Campground is very handicap accessible from the out houses to the sites and tables.

RV Dump Site

North of Ketchum, find the Sawtooth NRA Visitor Center. In a large meadow just to the north of the center you will find a RV dumping station.

Host On-Site

Yes, they have been here for 11 years and love Ketchum!

Phone Service

You should have cell reception at Boundary Campground and a pay phone can be found in Sun Valley or Ketchum.

Garbage Services

Garbage service is offered here.

Recreation

Fishing

If you are looking for a fishing opportunity, then I would recommend camping elsewhere. There are fishing streams around Sun Valley and there are campgrounds closer to those streams.

Boating

No.

Swimming

There is no swimming here.

Recreation

We saw many people walking, hiking and riding their bikes on Trail Creek Trail which follows Trail Creek Road to the east. Being so close to Sun Valley, shopping is a very popular activity. This area is a wonderful area for a photographer and for backpacking.

Wildlife

Boundary Campground is very close to town so I would not have expected to see much wildlife. However, a cow moose walked though the picnic area just moments before we arrived.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

As of April 2017 the daily fee for a double RV camping site is $20.00 and $10.00 for a single.

Reservations

Boundary Campground is a first come first serve facility with no reservations. There is a 7 day stay limit as this is very popular with folks wanting to stay in near Sun Valley / Ketchum.

Fees & Res.

Boundary Campground is a first come first serve facility with no reservations. The information available from the forest service website is very limited as of January 2025, no fee schedule posted.

Getting There

Boundary Campground is only 2.2 miles east of Sun Valley, Idaho, on Trail Creek Road.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.