- Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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David
October 2025
16 ft car
Everything was great, nice spot by the river. Hosts were responsive and communicative. Thanks!
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Sophie
September 2025
22 ft Class A
Molly has such a beautiful plot! We had a lovely evening at the farm, the plot is very clean and the views are incredible! Molly’s doggo Louis visited us also which we thoroughly enjoyed :)
Thank you for a wonderful time, we wish we could have stayed longer! 🇬🇧
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Paul
September 2025
23 ft Class B
The views are stunning and on a clear night the amount of stars you can see is beautiful. Everything we needed was there and well maintained. We loved the overall experience.
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Chris
September 2025
23 ft Class B
With pets
Molly was very easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend.
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Jill
September 2025
1 night at Sanctuary Farm Yurt Glamping
We really enjoyed our stay in the yurt. It was very private and comfortable. We hope to go back soon.
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Jon
September 2025
Tent
We loved tent camping on this site. The sandy beach was great and the sound of the river was relaxing. Truly a great place.
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Natalie
September 2025
16 ft campervan
With pets
Super handy for kayaking. Great spot to stay. Bring earplugs as the highway trucks can be noisy at night. Plenty of room to spread out.
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garrett
August 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Owners were prompt and very nice. Property was clean and beautiful. Definitely would stay again if in the area
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Molly
August 2025
20 ft campervan
Beautiful setting!! Host was wonderful and met us and showed us the amenities. Would stay again and recommend to anyone.
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Anne
August 2025
2 nights at Sanctuary Farm Yurt Glamping
We loved our time at Sanctuary Farm. The farm itself is on a private road, off a minor country road in a heavily treed area - The drive there is spectacular. You know you are in for something special! The yurt was placed well away from the owner's home, which gave lots of privacy and the night sky is DARK, so perfect for stargazing. The composting sawdust outhouse was a short walk from the yurt & surprisingly pleasant - no odor or flies and plenty of ventilation. 1000 times nicer than a port-o-potty. The solar heated camp shower provided by the host worked great. Just be sure to shower in the evening after the water has had all day to heat up! The optional breakfast was delish - definitely worth the cost & we ate out for our other meals, so never used the outdoor kitchen. We enjoyed our time here & would definitely recommend it to others seeking a stay off-the-beaten path.
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Ross
August 2025
21 ft campervan
With pets
Excellent spot. Nice amenities (table/chairs, grill, fire pit/wood, croquet, trees for shade) and a sweet view of the valley. Quiet road to walk on and stretch your legs and walk the dog. Great communication from the hosts, who made sure everything was good for our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
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Cori
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was a day we added on to our other reservation. Definitely recommend this place!
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Cori
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was our second time staying here and we are already planning our next trip next year! It's a great spot next to a beautiful beach on an exciting section of the river.
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Dan
August 2025
45 ft toy hauler
With pets
A great clean site and easy access for our 44’ toy hauler. We were greeted when we arrived to answer any question’s.
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Tana
August 2025
20 ft campervan
This place was absolutely breath taking! Loved our stay!
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Kyle
August 2025
Tent
This property was amazing, right next to a public access fishing and swimming beach with picturesque views.
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Lori
August 2025
24 ft campervan
With pets
The site was perfect for us and our dogs traveling with us. They loved the freedom to sniff and explore. The trail to the sandy beach was a nice stroll. The train traffic was light, and hwy noise was not really a problem. It was nice to have a picnic table, and plenty of space to put our chairs.
The gate is not really green anymore, but it’s the only gate, so we figured it out. The old hwy bridge has a spectacular view of the gorge. Nice spot for the night.
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Joe
August 2025
12 ft campervan
With kids
Very good access to Alberton Gorge. Pretty small site if all 3 locations were full, but a cool spot anyway. Definitely road and train noise but it did not keep us awake at all. Great access to the sandy beach.
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angie
July 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
This was such a beautiful and peaceful little farmstead. The family was so friendly and warm, the sunset was fantastic, and the location is pretty unbeatable!
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Traci
July 2025
16 ft car
Loved the unique spot here- in the trees, near the river with a trail down to it, the light on the cliffs in the morning- beautiful! My husband had a hard time sleeping with some train and traffic noise, and I slept great. If you’re a super light sleeper, this may not be your top pick. It was, however, a beautiful place to wake up to after a Missoula concert, when headed back to Washington in the morning :)
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Get out of town!
No, really. Need a little vacation from everyday life? The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest provides premium “unplug and unwind” opportunities. The four
million
diverse acres offers breathtaking scenery, wildlife viewing galore, ample hiking and backpacking trails, and basically any outdoor activity you can imagine. Whether you’re lookin’ for a cozy cabin escape, a family reunion getaway, or to explore the backcountry, folks of all strokes will be pleased with the array of overnight accommodations. From the dry rugged canyons, to the moist cedar forests. to the rolling uplands, the varied landscape is home to a myriad of animal inhabitants. Known for their wild character, nearly half of the forests are designated wilderness. Ready for some ragin’ rapids? The forests are home to three rivers, popular among adrenaline junkie floaters—the Selway, the Lochsa, and the Salmon. Whatever your MO, there’s a way to relax and recharge at this National Forest!
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27 ratings · 4 reviews
April 2019
This is a great spot. Only problem this is 4 hours north of Boise about an hour east of lowman 2hours west of Montana on us 12. In the mountains you know not In the high dessert of south idaho. But close to here is duck valley which is an Indian reservation. And Mountain View camp site is. Good spot on a lake. Check it out.
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Kevin K.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2017
The hikes are great but long. You can take a shortcut which is awesome and fast but super steep and more advanced hiking!
Marcela L.
8 years on Hipcamp
August 2016
A rather unique USFS campground, and not just because some (not all) sites have electricity. Many are HUGE. Some have as many as three tables, and even benches around a quite large firepit. Thus it's popular for family events and such.
Additionally, the sites are very private. Although within earshot of the highway, traffic is almost non existent after dark. Tons of historical trails and dirt roads nearby, and the Lochsa River and Lodge within a short walk.
Rob G.
10 years on Hipcamp
September 2015
A great campground, well maintained and very accessible. The best thing about Giant White Pine (in my opinion) is access to a network of well-built and maintained mountain bike trails that start at the campground. You could easily spend a weekend here riding trails during the day, and camping at night.
While trees screen the view of the nearby highway 6 visually, some sites are only about 20' from the highway, and even those furthest away are probably less than 200'. It's a beautiful area, but not as remote as many other sites in the panhandle.
Andrew H.
10 years on Hipcamp