Glade Creek Campground
Open for the 2026 season from May 11 through September 14. Reservation-only group site through Recreation.gov. A combination code for entry is provided in the confirmation email. Check-in at 2:00 PM, check-out at 12:00 PM.
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
Glade Creek Group Campground occupies roughly four acres along a large bend of the Wild and Scenic Lochsa River in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The site is completely hidden from US Highway 12, offering groups of up to 35 people a secluded riverside experience with private beach access. Mixed-age conifers and low-growing shrubs provide shade and natural privacy between sites. The campground features four campsites with accessible fire rings, ten-foot picnic tables, level tent pads, and graveled parking areas. Two sites sit adjacent to the river. A vault toilet is on-site, but there is no potable water; campers can obtain water at Apgar Campground about one mile west. The campground accommodates small RVs and trailers up to 24 feet. Popular activities include fishing, swimming, and whitewater rafting on the Lochsa. Three hiking and mountain biking trails lie within two miles of the campground, and these trails are also open to motorcycles from June through September. Gas, groceries, and services are available in Kooskia.
Directions
Located at milepost 105 on US Highway 12, approximately 31 miles east of Kooskia and 7 miles east of Lowell, Idaho.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 926-4258 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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