Silver Creek Campground

📌 Garden Valley Area 📍 44.330972,-115.804221 ⛰ 4,498 ft

Silver Creek Campground is located on the west bank of Silver Creek and Silver Creek Plunge is on the east side. Silver Creek Plunge was developed from a natural hot spring and is now a large concrete pool. I have included pictures and a copy of their brochure. Check them out! This area is heavily forested with ample underbrush mixed with meadows along the creek.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 51 standard sites, 2 group sites and 4 tent only sites. The roads and driveways are paved while the picnic table area is fine gravel. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit with attached grate and a prep table. For info on campsites on Silver Creek Plunge land, click the link "Silver Creek Plunge" for their brochure. For site details check out recreation.gov's link.

Water

There is fresh drinking water available throughout the campground.

Restroom

There are multiple vault style outhouses scattered throughout the campground.

Electricity

No electricity in Silver Creek Campground or the group areas but it is available in some sites at Silver Creek Plunge.

Firewood

I didn't see a sign advertising firewood but it should be available at the Silver Creek Plunge office.

Pets

Pets are allowed but must be on a leash.

Picnic Area

There is a large grassy field with a playground and picnic tables near the swim pool.

Handicap Access

Silver Creek Campground is very handicap accessible, from the outhouses to the paved roads and driveways and even some paths.

RV Dump Site

There is no RV dumping station nearby. There is one at the Chevron Station at Horseshoe Bend according to rvdumps.com.

Host On-Site

Todd is the host for the campground and can be found at the Silver Creek Plunge office which he manages.

Phone Service

Emergency phone service is available for $2 per minute at the office.

Garbage Services

No, you will need to pack out your garbage.

Recreation

Fishing

There are trout in Silver Creek and other streams in the area.

Boating

No.

Swimming

The main attraction here is swimming in the hot spring swim pool.

Recreation

Camping, fishing, hunting, swimming, volleyball, horseshoes, hiking, backpacking, trail riding, four wheeling, photography and more.

Wildlife

Deer and bear are common but there are also wolves, elk, birds and other woodland animals.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

Double sites are $30.00, singles and tent only are $15.00 per day.

Reservations

Reserve your campsite at recreation.gov. Camping on Silver Creek Plunge land is on a first come first serve basis.

Fees & Res.

Reserve your campsite at recreation.gov. Camping on Silver Creek Plunge land is on a first come first serve basis. Double sites are $30.00, singles and tent only are $15.00 per day.

Getting There

From Boise, follow this GoogleMap.

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