North Fork
North Fork Campground is situated on the banks of the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and tubing on the river and exploring the Harriman Trail.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 28 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
28 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pull-through | 40 | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 2 | 40 | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 3 | 40 | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 4 | Pull-through | 40 | Full | 16 / 2 | Yes |
| 5 | Pull-through | 40 | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 6 | Back-in | 40 | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 7 | 40 | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 8 | Back-in | 40 | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 9 | Back-in | 40 | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 10 | 40 | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | 7.3 miles from Sun Valley Resort, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
The campground contains several family sites, some of which are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Booking | www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777 |
| Fees | Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information |
| Rules | Please keep pets on a leash. All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Campers must occupy the site the first night and cannot go more than 24 hours thereafter without occupying the site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Ketchum, Idaho, travel approximately 8 miles north on Highway 75. Campground is on the west side of the road.
| Nearest town | Ketchum, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 43.7883° N, 114.4244° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedBartlett Creek Rx
14 mi from the campground · 2,000 acres
- PrescribedParadise Rx
23 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Video
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Worth a stop
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 1/2-mile from the campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information. An RV dump station and drinking water are located here as well. Easley Hot Springs is 6 miles north, offering a swimming pool, hot tubs, showers and a small store. Popular area events include Wagon Days in Ketchum in September.
- 0.6 miOregon Gulch Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 1.3 miMurdock Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5 mi
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miNorth Fork Cutoff Ski0.08 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.2 miNorth Fork Loop Ski1.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.3 miHarriman Trail ↗18.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miHarriman Trail Ski ↗18.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miOregon Gulch ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.8 miSaddle Trail1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miOregon Gulch Trailhead ↗Sawtooth National Forest
- 1.3 miMurdock Trailhead ↗Sawtooth 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 Sawtooth National Forest.
- inSawtooth National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,190,139 acres
- 2.5 miHemingway-Boulders Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 67,993 acres
- 11.5 miJim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 116,843 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
On the National Register nearby
- Proctor Mountain Ski LiftObject · Sun Valley · 7.2 mi
- Greenhow and Rumsey Store BuildingBuilding · Ketchum · 8.1 mi
- Bald Mountain Hot SpringsBuilding · Ketchum · 8.2 mi
Natural features
A scenic aspen forest covers North Fork, offering plentiful shade. Pines dot the landscape and colorful summer wildflowers are abundant. Willows and grasses line the riverbank. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Recreation
This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing. The 20-mile Harriman Trail leads past the campground, offering excellent hiking and biking. Numerous additional trails spur off the Harriman Trail leading to deep canyons, sparkling lakes, swimming holes and more excellent high country fishing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at North Fork?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at North Fork?
Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at North Fork?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is North Fork open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does North Fork have?
28 sites, including 28 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at North Fork?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Can I have a campfire at North Fork?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Please keep pets on a leash.
Source: Fire nearby
Is North Fork good for stargazing?
Sun Valley Resort, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 7.3 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at North Fork?
This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to North Fork?
Ketchum, Idaho. The Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center is 1/2-mile from the campground, with a small museum, bookstore and area information.
Source: Getting there
What if North Fork is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Murdock Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) (1.8 mi, partly first-come), and Caribou Campground (2.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby