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Silver Creek Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Garden Valley · Idaho · Boise National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Boise National Forest |
| Location | Garden Valley · Idaho · Boise National Forest · 44.33083, -115.80417 · Map |
| Sites | 57 public sites counted from the federal listing — 51 standard nonelectric; 4 tent only nonelectric; 2 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 57 sites Water hookups at 0 of 57 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 57 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 57 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 50 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 53 sites · 30 ft: 53 sites · 35 ft: 53 sites · 40 ft: 52 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 57 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 57 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 208-739-3400 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Silver Creek Campground is located 25 miles north of Garden Valley, Idaho, in beautiful Peace Valley at an elevation of 4,490 feet. Peace Valley offers a variety of great trails. Fishing and hunting are popular activities as well. Recreation Peace Valley contains many trails for hiking, mountain biking, as well as horseback and OHV riding. Peace Creek Trail, Silver Creek Summit Trail, and Bull Creek Trail all begin nearby.
Silver Creek, Peace Creek, and the nearby Middle Fork Payette River offer good-to-excellent fishing most of the year. Anglers in the area cast for whitefish and rainbow trout.
In-season big game hunting for deer, elk and bear is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains. Facilities This campground offers paved roads and paved parking spurs, drinking water, and accessible vault toilets. Many single and double campsites are available, all of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a tent pad, a fire ring, as well as picnic and utility tables.
Two accessible group campsites are available with picnic shelters, multiple tables, campfire rings, grills, and ample parking. The Lodgepole Springs group site can accommodate up to 100 people, while the Cabin Creek group site can accommodate up to 80 people.
Natural Features The campground is situated among a mixed-growth lodgepole pine forest, which provides partial shade. Silver Creek runs alongside the campground.
A variety of wildlife makes its home in and around Peace Valley, including deer, elk, bald eagles, and red-tailed hawks. Nearby Attractions Silver Creek Plunge, a privately developed hot springs campground, is within a quarter-mile from the campground. It offers a hot springs pool, general store, a playground, horseshoe pits, as well as sand volleyball court and basketball hoop.
Directions, from the listing
From Boise, travel north on Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east on the Banks-Lowman Highway and continue east for 8 miles toward Garden Valley. Turn north on Middle Fork Road (Forest Road 698) and pass through Crouch, continuing north on the Middle Fork Road approximately 16 miles to the "Y" (698 to Boiling Springs and 671 Silver Creek Road). Turn northeast (a right turn) on Silver Creek Road and continue 8 miles to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Silver Creek Campground
Garden Valley · Idaho · Boise National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Garden Valley · Idaho · Boise National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 50 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 57 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234653 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.