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Recreation Region: Minidoka Ranger District

Schipper Campground

CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE

 

Schipper Campground is a developed, fee campground composed of 5 individual units adjacent to Birch Creek. It is an accessible day use area and is a convenient retreat for visitor's from nearby Twin Falls, ID. The campground is suitable for tents and includes limited space for motor homes and trailers. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between April and October due. Campground amenities include handicapped accessible toilets, however no water is available.

Reservations

General Information

May 1st

CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE

Occupancy: The following act is prohibited within the Minidoka Ranger District: Pursuant to 36 CFR 262.58 (a), camping in any area including a developed recreation site or an undeveloped/dispersed recreation site for more than 14 (fourteen) days in a 28 (twenty-eight) day period.  A camper or a group of persons camping together must move off of National Forest lands within the Minidoka Ranger District for a minimum of 14 days after camping for 14 days.  Campers who remain longer than 14 consecutive days and/or camp more than 14 days within a 28 day period may receive violation notices and fines under the authority described under Special Order Number: 0414-01-028. For more information contact the Minidoka Ranger District Office in Burley, ID 208-678-0430. No Horses are allowed in the campground.  Limit 2 vehicles (autos) per site.  Vehicles must be parked on gravel spurs provided.  Do not park on the road; do not block traffic.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $5 per night

 FEE SITE-$5.00 night

Contact Name: Minidoka Ranger District

Contact Phone: 208-678-0430

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.3227

Longitude: -114.2672

Directions

From Twin Falls, go east 8 miles on ID 50 and US 30, then south 16 miles on Rock Creek Road (County Road G3/Forest Road 515)

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 8, 2025