Silver Creek Campground
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.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 51 |
| Tent-only | 4 |
| Group sites | 2 |
Site guide
57 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G002 | Cabin Creek Group Site | Group | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 80 / 22 | Yes | Yes | Standard | ||
| G001 | Lodgepole Springs Group Site | Group | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 100 / 30 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| L001 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| L002 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| L003 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| L004 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| L005 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| L006 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| L007 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| L008 | Lower Peace Creek | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
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 | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites G002, G001, L001, L002 and 53 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | End of May to End of September |
| Forest | Boise National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations can be made www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. This is a fee campground and some sites are on a first come, first serve basis that may be available. |
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Getting there
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).
| Nearest town | Garden Valley, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.3308° N, 115.8042° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
23 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
42 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedMeadow Marsh Rx
44 mi from the campground · 70 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
47 mi from the campground · 529 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Nelson's RV's ↗ | 52.9 mi |
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Explore
Video
A Video Tour of Silver Creek Campground Located Next to Silver Creek Plunge
Worth a stop
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.
- 2.8 miRattlesnake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 3.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.9 miDevil'S Slide ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miPeace Creek ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.7 miPine Creek Loop ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2 miRattlesnake3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.3 miUpper Pine Creek ↗10.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.3 miEggers1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 1 miPeace Creek Trailhead ↗Boise National Forest
- 2.8 miRattlesnake Trailhead ↗Boise 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 Boise National Forest.
- inBoise National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,526,862 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
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On the National Register nearby
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- Southern Idaho Timber Protective Association (Sitpa) BuildingsHistoric district · Smiths Ferry · 14.3 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silver Creek Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Silver Creek Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Silver Creek Campground have?
57 sites, including 51 standard sites without power, 4 tent-only sites, and 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Silver Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 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
Are pets allowed at Silver Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Silver Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Silver Creek Campground?
Sites G002, G001, L001, and L002 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 57 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Silver Creek Campground?
Peace Valley contains many trails for hiking, mountain biking, as well as horseback and OHV riding. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Silver Creek Campground?
Garden Valley, Idaho. Silver Creek Plunge, a privately developed hot springs campground, is within a quarter-mile from the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Silver Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Peace Valley Campground (1.9 mi), Rattlesnake (5.8 mi), and River Side (7.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby