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Campsites
There are 10 camping sites. 7 through 10 had been flooded and were unusable while we were there. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with a grill. Most of these sites are small and I would not recommend a large RV.
Water
Potable water is available from a hand-pump equipped well.
Restroom
There is a vault style outhouse, which is clean and well stocked.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
No firewood for sale here so you will need to provide your own.
Pets
As usual, pets are allowed on a leash.
Picnic Area
There is a small picnic area at the trailhead.
Handicap Access
No.
RV Dump Site
There is an RV dumping station just south of Stanley, Idaho.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
Phone service is available in Stanley, both cell service and pay phone.
Garbage Services
Garbage service is available in Iron Creek Campground. I recommend you use it and use caution with your food storage to avoid a problem with bears.
Fishing
Iron Creek is very small, but if you are willing to work for it, there are some beautiful lakes in the Sawtooth Mountains you can hike to. Check the regulations for local restrictions.
Boating
No.
Swimming
No.
Recreation
The primary recreation from Iron Creek Campground is backpacking into some of the most beautiful areas in Idaho. Photography is a very popular activity here.
Wildlife
Deer, elk, bear, fox, wolves and mountain goats live here plus many species of birds. Even though there are many campers and hikers in the area, this is wild country and seeing wildlife is common.
Fee Schedule
$13.00 per day per site.
Reservations
None, first come first served.
Fees & Res.
None, first come first served. $13.00 per day per site.
Iron Creek Campground
π Stanley Lake Area
π 44.197857,-115.010952
β° 6,711 ft
Iron Creek Campground sets along Iron Creek which is south of Stanley, Idaho, just inside the Sawtooth Mountains. The campground is on the flat beside the creek in a mature forest with underbrush and grass providing a shaded, natural setting. The mountains to the south loom overhead inviting some and threatening others. If you are one of those feeling the invitation, the trail leading south into the Sawtooth Wilderness Area is available from the trailhead next to Iron Creek Campground.
Amenities
Recreation
Fees & Reservations
Getting There
From Stanley, Idaho, travel 2.2 miles NW on Hwy 21 to Iron Creek Road on your left. Turn onto Iron Creek Road and follow it to Iron Creek Campground about 2.9 miles.
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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.