Garden Creek Recreation Site

Overview

This recreation site, located in an aspen grove, is along the Big Lost River and features scenic hiking and nature viewing opportunities for visitors. The Big Lost River contains Brook, Rainbow, and Cutthroat Trout species. 

Visitors can also travel 3.5 miles south to the border of the Challis National Forest to hike from the Deep Creek Trailhead or head about 15 miles north on ID-93 to the Whiskey Springs Wildlife Viewing Area to observe waterfowl in the Chilly Slough Wetlands Conservation Area.

There are 5 first come, first served campsites with picnic tables and fire rings along with a vault toilet. This site has no potable water and limited cell service.