Ditch Creek Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Road access may be impassable during winter due to snow. No fees, no reservations. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:38PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AQAMSO WHAT: Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. WHERE... Clearwater and Idaho Counties outside of reservation boundar WHEN: Extended until 3:00PM 8/12/2026 IMPACTS: Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficult for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799- 4370
About
Ditch Creek Campground sits in an open meadow setting at 4,500 feet elevation in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The campground's sparse tree cover makes it an excellent spot for sun-seekers and stargazers. Access is via the Red River-Dixie Road corridor, approximately 3 miles east of the former Red River Ranger Station on Road #234. This is a primitive, free campground with basic amenities including vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. There is no potable water on site; campers must treat or filter water from nearby sources. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out rules apply as there is no trash service. The campground serves as the trailhead for Ditch Creek Trail #507, offering day hiking opportunities into the surrounding forest. The campground is technically open year-round but access depends on road conditions. Snow typically closes the access roads during winter months, making spring through fall the practical camping season. No reservations are required or accepted.
Directions
From State Highway 14, turn south onto Red River-Dixie Road #222. Follow Road #222 to the Red River Ranger Station junction with Red River Hot Springs Road #234. Turn east on Road #234 and continue approximately 3 miles to the campground, located about 6 miles west of Red River Hot Springs.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 935-2513 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!