Herd Lake Campground
Clayton, Idaho · 6,959 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 22 mi NE: Doublesprings, 1,779 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,959 ft (2,121 m)6,959 ft2,121 m
- Land
- Challis Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
Amenities
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About
Herd Lake Campsite is adjacent to Jerry Peak-Jim McClure Wilderness. There is one (1) first come, first served campsite located 10 miles southeast of the East Fork Road on Herd Lake Road. The site is located about 1 mile north of Herd Lake, tucked down below the road and next to Herd Creek. The access road to the campsite is narrow with limited turn-around space. Use caution with trailers. A trail provides non-motorized access to the lake.
Amenities include: 1 campsite with picnic table and fire ring, 1 vault toilet, trailhead to Herd Lake. This site has limited cell service and no potable water.
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities and Recreation.gov · Edit
Good to know
- Stay limit: 14 Days
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Herd Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain39°28°
- WedSunny45°31°
- ThuSunny51°34°
- FriSunny55°34°
- SatSunny56°35°
Nearby camping
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Garden Creek Campground
Public Land · 10 mi · Mackay
East Fork Campground
Campground · 14 mi · Clayton
East Fork Baker Creek Campground
Public Land · 16 mi · Challis
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
Data from BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov
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