How do I access Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area?

Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area is a campground in Idaho. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.

What types of camping are available at Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area?

Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area supports tent camping.

What amenities are at Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area?

On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Activity

Tent CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Hiking Trails

Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area

ID · BLM Campground · BLM

Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area is a blm campground Idaho. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping. No fees. Amenities include hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

poor

Poor Cell Signal

Spotty coverage — may work in some areas

Verizon: weakAT&T: weakT-Mobile: none

About This Location

The Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area offers a rugged, primitive escape in Idaho’s high desert. Ideal for self-reliant adventurers, this free, undeveloped site features dramatic canyons and diverse trails. Hikers and tent campers can enjoy absolute solitude while practicing "pack-in, pack-out" ethics in this pristine, year-round backcountry destination.

Experience the raw, untamed beauty of Idaho’s high desert at the Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area. Managed by the BLM, this primitive, year-round destination offers an authentic backcountry experience for self-reliant tent campers seeking solitude. The rugged Fish Creek Mountain Range features dramatic canyons and steep ridges, with elevations reaching 8,000 feet. Explore the landscape by traversing local hiking trails through diverse terrain, ranging from sagebrush-dotted slopes to dense juniper groves. Perfect for hikers and adventurers who prefer a "pack-in, pack-out" approach, this free site provides a quiet, undeveloped basecamp for those looking to immerse themselves in Idaho’s vast, pristine wilderness.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area?: Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area is a campground in Idaho. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area?: Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area supports tent camping.
What amenities are at Petticoat Peak Wilderness Study Area?: On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 42.6642, -111.9628