Iron Creek Campground
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Know before you go
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
Merritt Peak, at 10,312 feet (3,143 m) above sea level is a peak in the Sawtooth Range of Idaho. The peak is located in the Sawtooth Wilderness of Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Custer County. The peak is located 1.08 mi (1.74 km) northwest of Williams Peak, its line parent. It is south-southwest of Goat Lake
Alpine Peak, at 9,861 feet (3,006 m) above sea level is a peak in the Sawtooth Range of Idaho. The peak is located in the Sawtooth Wilderness of Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Custer County. The peak is located 1 mi (1.6 km) northeast of Mount Regan, its line parent. Alpine Peak is south of Alpine Lake and east of Sawtooth Lake.
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Stanley is a town in the Sawtooth Valley in Custer County, Idaho, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census; up from 63 in 2010. The center of population of Idaho in 2000 was located in Stanley.

Stanley is a town in the Sawtooth Valley in Custer County, Idaho, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census; up from 63 in 2010. The center of population of Idaho in 2000 was located in Stanley.
Stanley Lake is an alpine lake in the western United States, located in Custer County, Idaho, at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is approximately seven miles (11 km) west of Stanley, readily accessed via a three-mile (5 km) spur road from State Highway 21. The surface elevation of the lake is 6,513 feet (1,985 m) above sea level. Stanley Lake
The Sawtooth Wilderness is a federally-protected wilderness area that covers 217,088 acres (87,852 ha) of the state of Idaho. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it was designated the Sawtooth Primitive Area in 1937 to preserve the scenic beauty of the Sawtooth Mountains. On August 22, 1972 Public Law 92-400 designated the Primitive Area as the Sawtooth Wilder
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Mountain Village Convenience Store
- Mountain Village Mercantile
⛽ Fuel
- Mountain Village Service Station
🍽️ Food & drink
- The Rod and Gun
- Papa Brunee’s Pizza and Subs
- Sawtooth Luce’s
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Baseball
- Tennis
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How much does it cost to camp at Iron Creek Campground?
Iron Creek Campground charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for Iron Creek Campground?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Is there drinking water at Iron Creek Campground?
Yes, drinking water is available.
How many sites does Iron Creek Campground have?
Iron Creek Campground has around 9 pitches.
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