Garden Creek Recreation Site

Overview

This recreation site, located in an aspen grove, is along the Big Lost River and features scenic hiking and nature viewing opportunities for visitors. The Big Lost River contains Brook, Rainbow, and Cutthroat Trout species. 

Visitors can also travel 3.5 miles south to the border of the Challis National Forest to hike from the Deep Creek Trailhead or head about 15 miles north on ID-93 to the Whiskey Springs Wildlife Viewing Area to observe waterfowl in the Chilly Slough Wetlands Conservation Area.

There are 5 first come, first served campsites with picnic tables and fire rings along with a vault toilet. This site has no potable water and limited cell service.

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Phone

Addresses

Challis Field Office
721 East Main St Suite 8
Challis
Idaho
83226

Geographic Coordinates

43.976666, -114.066666

Directions

Located on the Big Lost River at the border of the Challis National Forest approximately 60 miles from Arco; 13.7 miles west of Highway 93 on Trail Creek Road. From Arco, go northwest 43 miles on US 93, then west 13.7 miles on Trail Creek Road.

Fees

Campsites are first come, first served.

Camping Fee: Free.

Stay Limit: 14 days.

Stay Limit

14 Days