Silver City Campground

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This campground is located in a partially restored nineteenth century mining town. Jordan Creek runs through the middle of the campground, but visitors should exercise caution because the water contains mercury due to prior mining activity.

Location: 70 miles southwest of Boise in the Owyhee Mountains.

To get there: From Highway 78 near Murphy, turn off at the Silver City sign. From Jordan Valley on Highway 95 near Sheaville turn off to Silver City.

Facilities/Fees:

• Primitive campsite with six sites
• One vault toilet
• Picnic tables
• Fire grates
• No potable water
• Unpaved country access roads
• Use season- Memorial weekend until November
• Winter access (November 1 to June 1) only possible through snowmobiling, skiing or snowshoeing