Summary
No reservations are accepted—sites are first-come, first-served. There’s a nightly fee (typically around $18), and no permits are required unless entering wilderness areas nearby. Campground amenities include pit toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings; there are no hookups, but RVs up to 20 feet can access. Hikers enjoy nearby trails like Alpine Way and Fishhook Creek. The vibe is peaceful and scenic, with pine trees and mountain views. Summer (June–September) is the best time to visit for warm days and cool nights.
15-Day Long Term Forecast
Nearby Campgrounds
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French Gulch Campground
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French Gulch
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Red River
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Red River Campground
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Crooked River
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Crooked River Campground #3
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5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sf Clearwater River Nr Elk City Id
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42cfs |
Selway River Nr Lowell Id
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12100cfs |
Lochsa River Nr Lowell Id
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8190cfs |
Sf Clearwater River At Stites Id
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1450cfs |
Clear Ck At Kooskia National Fish Hatchery
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18cfs |
Salmon River At White Bird Id
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22700cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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MOUNTAIN MEADOWS
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23" |
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NOHRSC MOUNTAIN MEADOWS
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23" |
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DIXIE NORTH
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0" |
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GRANGEVILLE 0.2 ENE
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0" |
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NEZ PERCE CAMP
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6" |
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KAMIAH
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0" |
River Runs
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Gospel-Hump Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters Near Hump Lake
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Salmon River, Sec. 23, T26N, R10E To North Boundary Frank-Church Wilderness, Road #468
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Road No. 468, To Headwaters, Sec. 3, T28N, R12E
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Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E To Headwaters
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Selway River, Sec. 11, T31N, R9E To Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31N, R9E
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Fs Road 319 To Selway River Road (Fs 223)
Wilderness Selway-Bitterroot
Clearwater National Forest
National Wild and Scenic River Middle Fork Clearwater, Idaho
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