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Thatcher Creek Campground

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  • fuel station15 mi

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About

This campground is just off Highway 21, and tucked back into the trees, overlooking beautiful Cape horn meadows. Walk across the street to overlook a marshy wetland, a hangout for breakfasting moose, elk, and a variety of birds. Each of the 5 sites is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. The campground accommodates trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet and has vault toilets and hand pumps for drinking water. No full hookups.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Mountain Village Service Station

    15 mi
  • grocery

    Mountain Village Mercantile

    15 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: MARSH CREEK in Salmon-Challis National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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