Clark Mountain Camp

Open — Open year-round for dispersed camping on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Access depends on road conditions; the primitive single-lane road may be impassable during winter and early spring due to snow.

About

Clark Mountain Camp is a dispersed camping area located along the Clark Mountain/Orogrande Trailhead corridor in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. This primitive site sits atop a ridgeline accessed by a single-lane road, offering spectacular panoramic views to the south of the Orogrande drainage and to the north towards Chateau Rock. The area is popular with OHV enthusiasts and mountain bikers, with multiple trail systems radiating from the corridor. Campers can find dispersed camping spots along the trail in this high-elevation alpine setting. The site offers no developed amenities, and visitors must be self-sufficient. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own. There are no restrooms or other facilities at this primitive camping area. The location provides access to an extensive network of OHV trails and day hiking opportunities in the surrounding national forest. The ridgeline setting and alpine environment offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and experiencing Idaho's backcountry.

Directions

From Needles, CA, take I-40 west approximately 10 miles to the U.S. Highway 95 north exit. Exit north and take U.S. Highway 95 approximately 45 miles to NV State Route 164 (Searchlight, NV). Turn left on SR 164 and drive approximately 20 miles to the CA/NV state line. The road turns into Nipton Road. Drive on Nipton Road approximately 15 miles to I-15. Take I-15 west approximately 6 miles to Bailey Road. Turn right at the Bailey Road entrance and then take your first left onto Clark Mountain Road. Follow Clark Mountain Road approximately 5 miles to the site.

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