O'hara Saddle Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served with no fee. Winter access may be limited or impossible due to snow. No reservations.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 11:53AM MDT until April 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of minor to moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches below 5,000 feet, with 5 to 10 inches in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Elk City, Elk River, Dixie, and Pierce. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes.
About
O'Hara Saddle Campground is a primitive camping area located at 5,220 feet elevation on an open ridge top at the edge of a meadow in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The campground provides two camp pads with fire rings, making it an ideal overnight spot for OHV enthusiasts exploring the Highway 14 Corridor area near Elk City, Idaho. This is a true dispersed camping experience with no amenities. There are no toilets, no potable water, and no trash services, so visitors must be self-sufficient and pack out all waste. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. The site is particularly popular with hunters during big game season, who use it as a base camp for accessing the surrounding national forest. The location along Erickson Ridge Road provides good access for off-highway vehicles. While the campground is technically open year-round, winter access may be limited or impossible due to snow at this elevation.
Directions
Traveling east on Highway 14 into Elk City, turn left on Sweeney Hill Road at the convenience store and Laundromat, cross the bridge over Elk Creek and stay right at the next junction. You will travel along open meadows on your right for 2 or 3 miles. At the T in the road about 4 miles out of Elk City, stay left. Proceed approximately one mile to the Y junction and turn left on Erickson Ridge Road #283. Continue to the junction with Road #464. The campground is directly across the road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| O'Hara Saddle Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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