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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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 18 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 13 mi
trailhead
Squib Trailhead
- 16 mi
attraction
Earthquake Interpretive Site
- 17 mi
recreation site
Earthquake Interpretive Site
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- Challis Field Office · Challis, ID 83226
- (208) 879-6200
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

