South Fork Group Site 5
Closed for the season. Opens late May and operates through late September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. No reservations permitted on holiday weekends.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 29 at 8:45AM MDT until August 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PALOUSE/HELLS CANYON AND CLEARWATER/NEZ PERCE... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF MT... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST BEAVERHEAD... ... .A dry cold front on Saturday will bring critical fire weather conditions to the region. The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 102 and 103 in north-central Idaho. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 14 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued July 29 at 12:50PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Clearwater and Idaho Counties * WHEN...Extended until noon 7/31/2026 * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
About
South Fork Group Site 5 is a dedicated group camping area within the larger South Fork Campground, nestled along the scenic South Fork of Clearwater River in Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The site can accommodate groups of up to 25 people and is available by reservation through Recreation.gov from late May through late September. This is a primitive group site with no restrooms or potable water directly available. Campers must bring their own water supply and pack out all trash. The site features a grill and picnic table. Parking is very limited with a maximum of 5 vehicles allowed; additional vehicles parked near other campsites will be charged for those sites. No reservations are permitted on holiday weekends. The campground sits in the Highway 14 Corridor, featuring forested canyons with rugged granite outcroppings, lodgepole pine-covered uplands, and wildflower meadows. Anglers can fish for trout, steelhead, and salmon in the Clearwater River, and berry picking is popular in season.
Directions
From the Forest Service offices in Grangeville, head south on Grangeville-Salmon Road. Turn left at the drive-in theater toward the small town of Mt. Idaho. Continue on the Mt. Idaho Grade toward Elk City on Highway 14. South Fork Campground is located at milepost 14 on Highway 14.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 983-1950 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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