Birch Creek
Leadore, Idaho
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This campground includes approximately 25 campsites with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms, located along Birch Creek. Additionally, there are a variety of large undeveloped camping areas (i.e., no picnic tables or fire rings) south of the middle access. The campground provides easy access for fishing, and can serve as a base camp to recreate in Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Amateur anglers and seasoned fly fishing experts alike find an abundance of brook and rainbow trout, with some brown trout.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Leadore, Idaho
- Head northeast on Carbonate St toward S Railroad St (138 ft)
- Turn right onto ID-28 S/S Railroad StContinue to follow ID-28 S(45.9 mi)
- Turn right (0.1 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(115 ft)
From Leadore, go south on ID-28 about 50 miles. From Idaho Falls, Take I-15 north to ID-33 west. Drive through town of Mud Lake and take ID-28 north about 29 miles. Campground will be on the left.
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