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Leadore Region

This area is bounded by the peaks and ridgelines of the Lemhi and Beaverhead Mountain ranges and includes all the drainages down to the Lemhi River, flowing north from its source near Gilmore and Meadow Lake. This area is administered by the Leadore Ranger Station.

General Information

Address: 103 Ranger Street Leadore, ID 83464
Hours of Operation: By appointment (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Phone: 208-768-2500
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 180 Leadore, ID 83464

Complexes

The Leadore Ranger District contains the Eastern flank of the northern Lemhi Range.

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The Bear Valley (lower) Equestrian Campground has 6 tent and trailer compatible sites and accommodates campers with stock. It has water, feed troughs and hitch rails.

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Updated August 29, 2022

The water system has been shut down for the season.

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10 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings on Big Eightmile Creek.

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**SUMMER 2026- THERE WILL BE NO WATER AT TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND** 

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This historic pass through the Beaverhead mountains has long been a travel route between the Lemhi River Valley and Horse Prairie.

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The upper campground has 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, and also has vault toilets and potable water. Fishing nearby in Hawley Creek, and in the reservoir.

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The lower campground has 4 sites and also has potable water. Fishing in Hawley Creek, and in the reservoir.

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Lemhi Pass, a National Historic Landmark, is in Beaverhead and Salmon National Forests, and marks the boundary between Idaho and Montana.

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2 primitive sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Campground has a vault toilet but no garbage services or drinking water.

Recreation Sites

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Bannock Pass - CDT Access

This historic pass through the Beaverhead mountains has long been a travel route between the Lemhi River Valley and Horse Prairie.

Bear Valley Horse Camp

Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking
The Bear Valley (lower) Equestrian Campground has 6 tent and trailer compatible sites and accommodates campers with stock. It has water, feed troughs and hitch rails. There is a vault toilet, piped…

Big Eightmile Campground/Trailhead

Picnicking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
10 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings on Big Eightmile Creek.Several dirt roads and trails in the area are open to hiking and mountain biking. Travel up Eighmile Creek Canyon, up Dairy Creek…

Hawley Creek Lower Campground

Picnicking Fishing
The lower campground has 4 sites and also has potable water. Fishing in Hawley Creek, and in the reservoir. The Hawley Creek Trail is less than 2 miles long, but is rather difficult, gaining over…

Hawley Creek Upper Campground

Picnicking Fishing
The upper campground has 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, and also has vault toilets and potable water. Fishing nearby in Hawley Creek, and in the reservoir. The Hawley Creek Trail is…

Meadow Lake Campground

Picnicking Fishing Hiking
Updated August 29, 2022The water system has been shut down for the season.Meadow Lake Campground is located on the Leadore Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This high alpine…

Reservoir Creek Campground

Picnicking Fishing
2 primitive sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Campground has a vault toilet but no garbage services or drinking water. Trailhead for trail #192 from the campground through the steep terrain…

Timber Creek Campground

Fishing Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Outdoor Science and Learning
**SUMMER 2026- THERE WILL BE NO WATER AT TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND** The Timber Creek Campground has 12 camp units in a wooded setting, with two creeks flowing on either side of it.  Two faucets…

Westward Overlook - Lemhi Pass CDT Access

Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Hiking
Lemhi Pass, a National Historic Landmark, is in Beaverhead and Salmon National Forests, and marks the boundary between Idaho and Montana. The Forest Service has signs at Lemhi Pass during the summer…

Last updated March 19, 2025