Silver City Campground
This small campground is located in a partially restored 19th-century mining town. Please plan to bring your own water. Don't use the water running through the campground from Jordan Creek because it may contain mercury from prior mining activity in the area.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · free in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Fees | No fee. |
| Stay limit | 14 Days |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
70 miles southwest of Boise in the Owyhee Mountains; From Highway 78 near Murphy, turn south at the Silver City sign. From Jordan Valley on Highway 95 near Sheaville, turn off to Silver City.
| Nearest town | Silver City, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43.0089° N, 116.7247° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 42.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 43.2 mi |
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On the National Register nearby
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silver City Campground?
No. Silver City Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Silver City Campground?
Nothing. Silver City Campground is listed as free. No fee.
How long can I stay at Silver City Campground?
14 Days
Is there cell service at Silver City Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Silver City Campground?
Silver City, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Silver City Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Fork Campground (31.7 mi, first-come), Macks Creek Campground (57.4 mi), and Shafer Butte (62.4 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby