Casino Creek Campground

📌 Salmon River/Sunbeam Area 📍 44.255730,-114.855391 ⛰ 6,130 ft

Casino Creek Campground is situated along the south bank of the Salmon River ,NE of Stanley, Idaho, across the river from Hwy 75. The southern exposures are sagebrush, however forest covers the remaining areas. The river is fast near the campground with a steep, brushy bank, so access at the campground is limited. The Casino Creek Trailhead is at the far end of the campground and has 2 or 3 sites equipped for horsemen, including a loading dock for the stock. If you are planning on leaving your auto and hiking the trail, there is plenty of extra parking here.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 19 tent / RV camping sites in Casino Creek Campground. However, sites 18 and 19 are unlike the others. You park your RV by the road then walk 50 yards to the site. I thought they were tent sites, but there are no tent pads. This campground was not busy.

Water

Potable water is available from a hand-crank equipped well. The water had a metallic smell to it so I did not taste it.

Restroom

There is a vault style outhouse available. It was clean and well supplied when we visited.

Electricity

No.

Firewood

There is a sign indicating firewood is available for $6.00, but it comes from the host at Mormon Bend Campground.

Pets

Pets are allowed but only on a leash.

Picnic Area

No.

Handicap Access

Yes, both the outhouses and the picnic tables are handicap accessible.

RV Dump Site

There is an RV dumping station just south of Stanley.

Host On-Site

No, the host from Mormon Bend Campground serves this campground as well.

Phone Service

For cell service or a pay phone, take a short drive to Stanley, Idaho.

Garbage Services

There is garbage service at Casino Creek Campground.

Recreation

Fishing

Fly fishing the Salmon River is popular and there are other creeks such as Casino Creek available, check the regulations.

Boating

There are no boating facilities at the campground. However, there was one group camped, and they were rafting the river. The nearest put in I saw was at Sunbeam.

Swimming

No, the river is swift and strong at Casino Creek Campground.

Recreation

We saw people rafting the Salmon River, and there were 2 groups camped at the trailhead trail riding on their horses. Fly fishing the Salmon River is also very popular. Camping, ATVing, hiking and photography are also available.

Wildlife

Deer, elk, bear and wolves all live in this area.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

As of April 2017 daily fees are $28.00 for a double site and $14.00 for a single site.

Reservations

Casino Creek Campground is a first come, first serve facility.

Fees & Res.

Casino Creek Campground is a first come, first serve facility. As of February 2025, daily fees are $40 for a double site and $20 for a single site.

Getting There

From Stanley, Idaho, take Hwy 75 NE toward Challis, Idaho, 5.4 miles to Little Casino Creek Road on your right. Cross the river and go .2 miles to Casino Creek Campground.

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