Summary
No reservations or permits are required, and camping is free. There are no official amenities: no toilets (pit toilets are at the nearby trailhead), no water, no fire rings, and no picnic tables. RV access is limited and without hookups. The experience is rustic and peaceful, set in a lush forest near the scenic Lochsa River. A short hike leads to the popular Jerry Johnson Hot Springs. Best visited from late spring to early fall when roads are clear and temperatures are mild. Ideal for those seeking solitude, natural beauty, and off-the-grid relaxation.
15-Day Long Term Forecast
Nearby Campgrounds
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Jerry Johnson
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Colgate Camp
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Wendover
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giant cedar
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Powell
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Powell Campground
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5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bitterroot River At Bell Crossing Nr Victor Mt
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3980cfs |
Lochsa River Nr Lowell Id
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8190cfs |
Selway River Nr Lowell Id
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12100cfs |
Nf Clearwater River Nr Canyon Ranger Station Id
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8990cfs |
St. Joe River At Red Ives Ranger Station Id
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1190cfs |
Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt
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11000cfs |
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.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC SAVAGE PASS
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43" |
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SAVAGE PASS
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43" |
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NOHRSC LOLO PASS
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18" |
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LOLO PASS
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18" |
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CRATER MEADOWS
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77" |
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NOHRSC CRATER MEADOWS
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75" |
River Runs
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White Pine (Indian Grave Creek) to Wilderness Gateway Bridge
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White Sands to White Pine (Indian Grave Creek)
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White Sand Mouth, Sec. 34, T37N, R14E To Trail #47 And Trail #50, Sec. 5, T36N, R15E
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Trail #47 And #50, Sec. 5, T36N, R15E To Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 36, T36N, R15E
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Proposed Hoodoo Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 28, T10N, R26W To Mouth, Clearwater Nf
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Source, Sec. 19, T39N, R13E To Road #581 Near Moose Ck, Sec. 16, T39N, R11I
Tarkio Fishing Access
Bass Creek
Fenn Pond
St. John's Fishing Access Site
Petty Creek Fishing Access
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