Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Washington Creek Campground is a great spot for water-lovers! As you cross the bridge on your way to the campground, stop and admire the awesome views of the North Fork Clearwater River. The campground sits on the banks of the river, near Snoden Creek and Washington Creek. Swimming? Fishing? Taking a quick dip in the cool waters? Take your pick! H Read more...

Cold Springs Peak Cabin is a gorgeous and primitive log cabin with hypnotic views of Cold Springs Peak and the Bitteroot Mountains. For the lucky campers who get to come here, you have to travel the four mile Pot Mountain Trail, where one can experience a natural high, if you will. During the day adventures include swimming in lakes, berry picking Read more...

Electrical outlets, huzzah! Literally, the only campground to offer electric hook-ups in the Clearwater National Forest, Powell Campground is a popular, heavily trafficked string of modern campsites that line the riparian wilderness of Lochsa River. And, located within walking distance of the like-named lodge, you can even have a catered dinner at Read more...

Perfumed by huckleberries secluded amongst the other endemic flora of Idaho, Lolo Creek Campground is pinned with just a few primitive, rustic campsites that offer easy access to the area’s trailheads. But, only available on a FCFS (first-come, first-served) basis, we urge to you be the proverbial early bird that gets the worm—and the “worm,” in t Read more...

Calling all swimmers, hikers, and anglers! Kelly Forks Campground sits in a canyon along the shady banks of the North Fork Clearwater River, a great spot to fish for trout. Nearby trails are perfect for hikers looking to explore, especially since the trail from the campground leads directly up to Flat Mountain. There are also lots of equestrian tr Read more...

With sites along Meadow Creek, Selway Falls Campground has a boat put in area below the falls so you can float all the way to Lowell. If you fancy yourself more of an extreme adventurer, the wild and scenic section of the river has Class IV rapids from Paradise Campground to the falls. There are also enough trails from here to plan a multiple day Read more...

Take FS Road 297 and you’ll find Fish Lake Trailhead. The trail is generously wide, but the dispersed camping area is only really accessible by foot, horse, or ATV transport. Try fishing at Lake Creek or Fish Lake. The latter is a popular high mountain lake reached via a 7-mile trail. It takes approximately four hours to get there on foot. Read more...

6,000 feet above sea level, tucked into a quiet forest of lodgepole pine, fir trees, and bear grass, a quaint log cabin will welcome you with open, wooden arms! Read a book by the crackling wood stove or hike the Idaho Centennial Trail, as it practically begins at your doorstep. Days are long and slow at Liz Butte. Wake early to watch the sunrise Read more...

Paved by the gray-asphalt of well-maintained camping pads, White House Campground is built on a strong foundational of natural charisma. Towering pines whitle the heavy breeze that sweeps their upper-limbs. And, echoing that sentiment with its accessibility to the Lewis and Clark trail head, White House Campground is geared toward both the novice Read more...

Hikers and anglers looking for a serene getaway should head to Cedars Campground. This small campground sits along the North Fork of the Clearwater River near Long Creek. The waters are brimming with trout – bring your fishing pole! There is nearby access to the scenic Idaho Centennial Trail, and other trails for hiking and horseback riding, so lo Read more...

Hidden Creek Campground may be one of Idaho’s best-kept secrets. Nestled in a cedar grove along the banks of the North Fork Clearwater River, the campground is small and peaceful. Anglers will find ample opportunities to catch trout in the river and nearby streams. There are awesome hiking trails that lead through the valleys, meadows, forests, an Read more...

Noe Creek Campground is a small, peaceful spot for camping tucked into a grove of fir and larch. You’ll have views of the scenic North Fork Clearwater River from your tent. This is a great place for fishing, so bring your pole! Hikers can head to the Fourth of July Trailhead to access the rugged forests, ridges, and canyons of the region. Read more...

Boaters and fishermen looking for a popular and scenic spot for camping should check out Weitas Creek Campground. Pitch your tent along the shady banks of Weitas Creek, just steps from the North Fork Clearwater River. Visitors enjoy swimming, canoeing, and tubing in the cool waters. Anglers can follow Trail #20 out of the campground to first-class Read more...

Sherman Creek Trail #203 is a 7. 1 mile trail that leads to the Lolo Motorway, a historic road once of great importance to the Nez Perce tribe for trading. You are permitted to camp in the area, but there aren’t many amenities, so it isn’t exactly encouraged. That being said, backpackers may appreciate it as an option. There is also parking for tw Read more...

Located on a primitive single lane road, Clark Mountain/Orogrande Trailhead reveals excellent Bill and Ted approved panoramic views south of Orogrande drainage and north towards Chateau Rock. Recreational activities includes hiking, biking, or OHV riding Elk Mountain Ridge Trail. There is one disability-accessible toilet. Party on dudes, but not t Read more...

Featuring a wooden suspension bridge and several breathtaking views, Fourth of July Trailhead offers dispersed camping for many visitors traveling the Windy Ridge Trail. This nearly 24-mile trail is a moderately difficult hike that takes about 15 hours and comes complete with some very scenic viewpoints. Read more...

The Castle Butte lookout is perched on a rocky ridge near Kooskia, Idaho, and offers panoramic views of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Close to the tower, you can explore the wildness of the Seven Devils Mountains and the North Fork Clearwater River. At this elevation, within grasp of the stars, you are guaranteed a natural high!Read more...

Fancy the idea of cozying up in a historic log cabin in Idaho’s wooded wilds? Head to the Kelly Forks Cabin near the wild and free North Fork Clearwater River. The area is known for world class trout fish’n and a plethora of wildlife viewing. By day you can pick berries and go tubing down the river, and at night you can cozy up by the fire and cel Read more...

Fancy a backcountry cabin where you can have an ocean of stars all to yourself? Head to the remote and rustic Liz Creek Cabin situated at the confluence of Liz and Weitas Creeks in the Bitterroot Mountains. Chop your own firewood, catch your own fish, explore some trails, and baptize yourself in the creek. Get in touch with what them good old days Read more...

If you’re one to have a pair of well-used binoculars slung around your hat-shaded neck, then Wilderness Gateway Campground is the place for you. Combed with its very own hiking trail that’s exclusively catered to bird watchers, the area’s known to be a favorite amongst the fauna savvy among us. And, with well-manicured equine trails, feel free let Read more...

Hikers and anglers looking for a quiet getaway will love Aquarius Campground. There are also two group sites here at Purple Beach. The campground sits along the banks of the scenic North Fork of the Clearwater River – a great spot for fly-fishing, tubing, and whitewater rafting! If hiking’s more your thing, you’re in luck! From camp, you can hike Read more...

With a name like Aquarius Campground and Purple Beach Group Site, Idaho just got a whole lot more colorful. Hit the trails on horse, foot, or bike, and take in the pristine sights, brimming with a vast variety of plants and animals. Be on the lookout for mountain goats, this is one of the few places you’ll see them! Pack the poles and relax fishin Read more...

Located where Isabella Landing and FS Road 700 converge, Isabella Landing Trailhead just might be your spot if you’re looking to explore the Northfork Downriver Trail. The seven mile trail takes hikers, mountain bikers and motorcyclists (sorry no ATVs) through a research natural area, and is home to a bonanza of rare plants and beautiful ferns ben Read more...

Stay the night at Isabella Point Trailhead before heading off on your adventure into the wild backcountry of Idaho. Pitch your tent on the shaded banks of Isabella Creek. The trailhead here leads to Trail 95, a 6. 3-mile moderate hike through the forest. This leads to Trail 399, a 10. 2-mile difficult hike with significant elevation gain, and stun Read more...

Covering a mere two-aces, Knifes Edge Campground is, however, honed with a precise hand; there’s little in the way of superfluous space. Backdropped by the picturesque Lochsa River, the area offers recreational activities that appeal to nearly every camper. From the paddling ilk among us to the rod-and-reel savvy, Knifes Edge cuts through the ambi Read more...

Musselshell Meadows Campground is a beaut! The meadows originally served as an important meetup spot for the Nez Perce natives and to some degree, that’s still true today. Here you can enjoy dense forests, rare wildlife and a cornucopia of recreational opportunities. One of those is a 12. 5 mile OHV trail loop with gentle grades. Keep vehicles bel Read more...

Smith Ridge Trailhead is an alpine trailhead located in the southern section of the Mallard Larkins Roadless Area. It hooks up visitors to a rustic hiking and horseback trail (Trail 240), which splits off into more trails for those in the "harder stronger faster" mindset. The elevation in this area tops out at over 7,000 feet!Read more...

Hey campers, Looking for a rustic campground in the mountains with awesome fishing and hiking opportunities? Check out Elk Creek Campground, nestled in a pine forest at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Follow nearby trails for awesome vistas and Idaho’s tallest waterfall. Elk Creek and Elk River Reservoir are steps away, popular with anglers. Forget so Read more...

Newsome Campground is a well-shaded spot near the historic Newsome Work Center. Bring your gold pan and try your luck at panning in the nearby streams. Fishing is also popular in nearby Beaver Creek and Newsome Creek. This campground is popular with big game hunters during hunting season, and there are ATV trails nearby. Read more...

A year-round oasis for the angler who wields his reel like a medieval knight, Twenty-bar Campground is situated alongside the Selway River and her sandy beaches. Here, aside from the well-manicured creeksides to sunbathe at, the waters in front are teeming with healthy populations of both rainbow and brook trout—so pack a reflective lure. And don’ Read more...

With a group site as large as Johnson Bar Group Site, we’re thinking this is the perfect place to book that family reunion or wedding reception. It’s time to party it up, outdoor-style! Fitting up to 100 people, Johnson Bar has anything you could need: trails to explore, river to kayak, swim, and fish, and fire rings to roast the mallows. A good d Read more...