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Campsites
There are 7 tent / RV camping sites and each have a picnic table and fire ring with attached grill. The road, driveways and sites are dirt / gravel. The campground is set near the river and is in a mature forest with plenty of shade on most sites.
Water
None.
Restroom
There is a vault style outhouse which was not the cleanest but not bad either.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
You will need to provide your own firewood.
Pets
Are allowed but must be on a leash.
Picnic Area
No. You can make your own spot.
Handicap Access
The outhouse is handicap accessible but not the campground.
RV Dump Site
If you need the use of an RV dumping station, there is one on the road into the campground.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
We actually had 2 bars of reception on our ATT cell phone. The nearest pay phone is at the Sawtooth NRA Visitors Center.
Garbage Services
Yes.
Fishing
There is North Fork of the Big Wood River and several other forks and small streams in the nearby mountains for a little trout fishing. The Amber Lakes are to the northwest among the mountain peaks. Looks like a fishing trip to them could be fun but they are at an elevation of 9360 feet, so be prepared.
Boating
No.
Swimming
No, wading yes.
Recreation
Camping, fishing, photography, sight seeing and hunting are but a few recreational activities available to the camper at or near Murdock Campground. The surrounding mountain trails lead to high lakes and majestic vistas and offer access for the hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers as well as for those folks with horses.
Wildlife
This is wild country so one could see most any big game animal near Murdock Campground. Deer, squirrels, many bird species would be common, while fox, coyote, wolves, elk and black bear live here but are harder to find.
Fee Schedule
The fee schedule as of April 2017 was $24.00 for a double site, $12.00 for a single site.
Reservations
Caribou Campground is a first come first serve facility. There are no reservations here.
Fees & Res.
Caribou Campground is a first come first serve facility. There are no reservations here. The fee schedule as of February 2025 is $18.00 for a single site.
Caribou Campground
π Sun Valley / Ketchum Area
π 43.814126,-114.424512
β° 6,480 ft
Caribou Campground is located by the North Fork of the Big Wood River in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area on the southern edge of the Boulder Mountains. Check this Google map. The campground itself is okay, and the country on up the road is wild and beautiful. It is a place I would like to explore further one day. The forest service website doesn't recommend RVs or trailers as there is little to no space to turn around once you have entered.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Ketchum, Idaho, take Hwy 75 north toward Stanley. About 8 miles north of Ketchum, turn right onto the North Fork Road. You will pass Murdock Campground 1.3 miles north of the highway and the sign for Caribou Campground sign is 2.0 miles from the highway.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.