Sheep Springs Overlook

Bureau of Land Management · Idaho

Sheep Springs Overlook in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

This is a primitive backcountry site serving as the trailhead to the Crystal Lake Trail. Crystal Lake Trail is a high-elevation rugged backcountry trail provides foot access to Crystal Lake. It is dangerous and not suitable for motorized, equestrian or bicycling activities. Primitive camping is available at the trailhead and also allowed at the lake. The access road is narrow, steep and rough. Three camping sites are available at the trailhead with fire rings, picnic tables and a vault toilet.

What we know about it

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
Fee: Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking: first-come, first-served
Stay limit: 14 Days
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (BLM policy)
Phone: 208-769-5000
Coordinates: 47.38834, -116.40161

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-05, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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