Cayuse Landing Camp

Closed — Closed for winter due to snow and road conditions. The remote location in north-central Idaho typically becomes inaccessible from late fall through spring. Summer access depends on forest road conditions.

About

Cayuse Landing Camp is a primitive dispersed camping area situated near the Cayuse Landing airstrip along Cayuse Creek within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. Located in the remote North Fork Clearwater drainage of north-central Idaho, this backcountry site is primarily accessed via forest roads and is popular with anglers, river runners, and backcountry enthusiasts. The area provides access to excellent fishing for westslope cutthroat and bull trout in Cayuse Creek and the North Fork Clearwater River. Recent trail improvements by the Forest Service and Idaho Fish and Game have enhanced hiking access along Cayuse Creek. The site is primitive with minimal development, and visitors should be prepared for backcountry conditions. Private land exists upstream from the landing field, and campers should respect property boundaries and practice proper dispersed camping etiquette by leaving adequate space between groups.

Directions

From Cle Elum, Washington, take State Hwy 903 north approximately 19 miles to the end of the paved road. The campground entrance is to the right before the Old Guard Station.

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