Clark Mountain Camp
Open for dispersed camping. No fee required. Fire danger is currently low. Road access may be limited seasonally by snow; check current conditions before traveling.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
About
Clark Mountain Camp is a dispersed camping area situated atop a ridgeline in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of north-central Idaho. The primitive single-lane road offers stunning panoramic views in both directions: southward over the Orogrande drainage and northward toward the distinctive Chateau Rock formation. This is a truly primitive camping experience with no developed facilities. Campers must be fully self-sufficient, bringing their own water and packing out all trash. The area is popular with OHV enthusiasts, mountain bikers, and day hikers seeking access to the surrounding trail network. The route connects Trail 604 near Knute Creek with FS Road 670 near Cache Creek. Given the high-elevation ridgeline location, access is weather-dependent and the road may be impassable during winter and early spring due to snow. Visitors should check current conditions with the Forest Service before making the trip.
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.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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