State Park
Garden Creek Campground
Mackay, ID
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- Operator website
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- Operator:208-879-6200
- Email:BLM_ID_ChallisOffice@blm.gov
- Address:Challis Field Office · Mackay, ID
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About
The campground is located along the Big Lost River and features hiking and nature viewing opportunities for visitors. You can either head north on ID-93 to Whiskey Springs Wildlife viewing area or travel 3.5 miles south to the border of the Challis National Forest. There are 5 primitive campsites. This site has no water or cell service.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Garden Creek Campground
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Bartlett-Burnt Trail
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1.6 mi623 ftgain
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Burnt Aspen Trail
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6.6 mi3,301 ftgain
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Little Burnt
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1.1 mi456 ftgain
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Bartlett Creek
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0.8 mi322 ftgain
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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