Emerald Creek Campground

US Forest Service · Idaho

Emerald Creek Campground in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

Emerald Creek Campground features 18 camp units, drinking water, and vault toilets a short distance from the campground. The Garnet Area is one of our most popular recreation sites where, for a small fee, one can dig for gem quality star garnets. Mosquitos can be prolific throughout the season, consider bringing bug repellent.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$10/night

Booking

first-come, first-served

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

95

Coordinates

47.00788, -116.32584

Nearest sites we map

• Cedar Creek Campground5 km · US Forest Service
• White Rock Springs17 km · US Forest Service
• Bald Mountain Lookout (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Id)19 km · US Forest Service
• Horse Camp (Palouse)20 km · US Forest Service
• Camp 3 Campground22 km · US Forest Service
• Upper Basin Camp22 km · US Forest Service

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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