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Garden Creek Recreation Site

πŸ“Œ Pioneer Mountains Area πŸ“ 43.976531,-114.066864 β›° 6,745 ft
Garden Creek Recreation Site
Garden Creek Recreation Site is situated along the Big Lost River on fairly flat land. There are pockets of aspen with cottonwood trees scattered about. Mount Borah and the Lost River Range is just a few miles to the east, and the Pioneer Mountains are to the west. This is very beautiful country but at the recreation site it was very dry and hot on a mid-July day.

Amenities

Campsites
There are several campsites scattered over a couple acres between the road and the river. Some have a table and fire ring, while others have a fire ring but no table and so on. Some are nestled among the aspens and cottonwood trees, while others are fairly open with little shade.
Water
Bring your own drinking water as there is no potable water available.
Restroom
There is one vault style outhouse in Garden Creek Recreation Site.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
No, you will need to provide your own.
Pets
I saw no restrictions about pets, however, it is common courtesy to leash your dogs.
Picnic Area
The entire Recreation Site could be called a picnic area. There is no daily fee so feel free to have your picnic here.
Handicap Access
The outhouse is handicap accessible.
RV Dump Site
As far as a public RV dumping station, I don't find one anywhere near. There is an RV dumping station just north of the SNRA Vistors Information Center 10 miles north of Ketchum, Idaho.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
The nearest cell phone reception we found on our ATT phones was at the top end of Trail Creek on the west side of the summit on the road to Sun Valley.
Garbage Services
No.

Recreation

Fishing
The Big Lost River is one of Idaho's premier trout streams. Check the regulations.
Boating
Not here.
Swimming
One might find a spot to swim in the river but there is no developed swimming area so swim at your own risk.
Recreation
The Big Lost River runs right by the site and is well known for its trout fishing. Mount Borah is nearby also and many people hike the trail at least part way up. I love to take pictures of everything and there are some beautiful scenic vistas. Recreation activities also include camping, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule
There is no fee to camp at Garden Creek Recreation Site.
Reservations
No reservations.
Fees & Res.
No reservations. There is no fee to camp at Garden Creek Recreation Site.

Getting There

From Sun Valley, Idaho travel east on Trail Creek Road 24.8 miles to Garden Creek Recreation Site campground.

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