Tenmile Creek Campsite campground
Tenmile Creek Campsite
The Tenmile Creek Campsite offers several amenities to visitors, including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground is first-come-first-serve and has a total of 14 campsites available. The area is also known for its abundance of wildlife, including black bears, mountain goats, and elk.
An interesting fact about the Sawtooth National Forest is that it is home to the largest herd of bighorn sheep in the state of Idaho. Visitors to the area may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of these majestic animals.
The best time of year to visit Tenmile Creek Campsite is during the summer months, from June to September. Temperatures during this time of year average around 70°F during the day and can drop to around 40°F at night. The fall months can also be a great time to visit, as the foliage in the area turns to beautiful shades of red and gold.
What's on-site at Tenmile Creek Campsite
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Tenmile Creek Campsite, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leggett Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Leggett Creek Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Five Mile Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Jerry Walker Cabin | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Five Mile | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tenmile Creek Campsite -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sf Clearwater River Nr Elk City Id | 42 cfs | → |
| Selway River Nr Lowell Id | 9,120 cfs | → |
| Lochsa River Nr Lowell Id | 5,990 cfs | → |
| Sf Clearwater River At Stites Id | 906 cfs | → |
| Clear Ck At Kooskia National Fish Hatchery | 18 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At White Bird Id | 23,300 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tenmile Creek Campsite -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie North | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mountain Meadows | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mountain Meadows | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Grangeville 0.2 Ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lucile 1.2 Nne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Kamiah | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Gospel-Hump Wilderness
- Clearwater National Forest
- Nez Perce National Historic Park-Confluence Overlook
Paddle runs
- Gospel-Hump Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters Near Hump Lake
- South Fork Clearwater River, Sec. 30, T29n, R5e To Headwaters
- Crooked Creek, Sec. 10, T25n, R7e To Gospel-Hump Wilderness Boundary
- Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters
- Salmon River
- Road Crossing, Sec. 14, T31n, R9e To Headwaters
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- 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.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tenmile Creek Campsite as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tenmile Creek Campsite
Can I make reservations at Tenmile Creek Campsite?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tenmile Creek Campsite?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tenmile Creek Campsite.