Four Mile
Located along side the South Fork Salmon River, these 4 campsites offer access to an extensive trail system.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 4 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
Four Mile Campground is a small campgroud with 4 campsites and a vault toilet. The campground is equipped with a stock ramp and hitching rack.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Payette National Forest |
| Fees | $10 single units |
Weather by month
Getting there
From McCall, go 30 miles northeast on Forest Road 48 (Lick Creek Road), then 11 miles south on FR 674 (South Fork Road). The South Fork corridor is about 30 miles from Cascade along the Warm Lake Highway. Usually by July, Lick Creek Pass (Road #48) is snow-free, providing a faster access from McCall (35 miles) to the South Fork corridor.
| Coordinates | 44.8630° N, 115.6915° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
19 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
25 mi from the campground · 529 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
30 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedCold Rx
38 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Worth a stop
The South Fork of the Salmon River is a highly popular area of the Forest and is one of the earlier areas to be snow-free in the spring. Several campgrounds and dispersed campsites can be found along the South Fork Road (FS Rd #674). The southern-most 7 miles of the South Fork Road are on the Boise National Forest.
- 11.2 miBear Creek / Riordan Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.5 mi
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miFour Mile ↗10.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.3 miIndian Ridge ↗17.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.1 miPhoebe Meadow ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.4 miMartin Ridge ↗10.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.5 miTeapot Mountain ↗6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.7 miMiners Peak2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miFour Mile Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
- 2.7 miJakie Creek/Teapot Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
- 2.8 miBlackmare Trailhead ↗Payette National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Payette National Forest.
- inPayette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,407,306 acres
- 3.9 miFrank Church-River of No Return Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 2,358,886 acres
- 14.2 miSalmon-Challis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,396,382 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Recreation
Trails provide access for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. Visitors enjoy fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Four Mile?
No. Four Mile is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Four Mile?
$10 single units
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Four Mile?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Four Mile open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Four Mile have?
5 sites, including 4 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Four Mile?
Yes, pets are allowed at Four Mile. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
What is there to do at Four Mile?
Trails provide access for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Four Mile is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Camp Creek (2.1 mi, first-come), Poverty Flat (2.7 mi, first-come), and Buckhorn Bar (5.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby