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Silver Creek (North and South)

Carey, Idaho · Blaine County

Two adjacent sites on Silver Creek near Highway 93, downstream of the Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve. Silver Creek offers good trout fishing, picnicking and camping. Long camp trailers or RVs not recommended, limited turn around options.

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About Silver Creek (North and South)

Two adjacent sites on Silver Creek near Highway 93, downstream of the Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve. Silver Creek offers good trout fishing, picnicking and camping. Long camp trailers or RVs not recommended, limited turn around options.

How to Get There

Off Highway 93 about 5 miles south of Carey, 16 miles northeast of Richfield, and 34 miles northeast of Shoshone. A BLM sign on Highway 93 marks the turn. The recreation sites are about one mile from the intersection. Long camp trailers or RVs not recommended, limited turn around options.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Silver Creek (North and South)

Heading to Silver Creek (North and South)? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Silver Creek (North and South)?

No central reservation system listed for Silver Creek (North and South). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/15065) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Silver Creek (North and South)?

Off Highway 93 about 5 miles south of Carey, 16 miles northeast of Richfield, and 34 miles northeast of Shoshone. A BLM sign on Highway 93 marks the turn. The recreation sites are about one mile from the intersection. Long camp trailers or RVs not recommended, limited turn around options.

How do I contact Silver Creek (North and South)?

You can reach the park at phone: 208-732-7200 or email: BLM_ID_ShoshoneOffice@blm.gov.