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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.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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.

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

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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