Fish Creek Pavilion

Closed — Closed for the season. Water is typically available from June 15 to September 15. Reservable during operating season via Recreation.gov.

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Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 11:23AM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Missoula MT

11:23 AM — January 1st, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Stagnation conditions will trap pollutants, leading to deteriorating air quality. * WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region, Orofino/Grangeville Region, Southern Clearwater Mountains, and Northern Clearwater Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the build up of pollutants near the surface.

About

Fish Creek Pavilion is a day-use picnic area located adjacent to Fish Creek Campground in the Salmon River/Highway 95 Corridor of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The accessible pavilion sits in a meadow surrounded by conifers and can accommodate up to 75 people, making it ideal for group gatherings. The facility includes eight picnic tables under the covered pavilion, two barbecue grills, electricity, and lights. A short paved path provides access to additional picnic tables and a campfire circle with benches. The pavilion serves as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding recreation opportunities. The Fish Creek Cross Country Trail, a 7-mile multi-use loop, begins within the adjacent campground and is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. Additional hiking trails are also available in the area. The landscape here varies from the emerald Salmon River pouring through steep canyons to forested meadows, reflecting the dramatic elevational differences that support diverse vegetation from cedar groves to desert ecosystems. While the pavilion itself is day-use only, overnight visitors can stay at the adjacent Fish Creek Campground, which offers first-come, first-served sites, or reserve the Fish Creek Group Site located about 2 miles away. Grangeville, the nearest town approximately 7 miles north, provides camping supplies and additional services.

Directions

From Grangeville, head south on Grangeville-Salmon Road for approximately 7 miles to the Fish Creek Meadows area. Turn right onto Forest Road 4600. The entrance to Fish Creek Pavilion is located 300 feet ahead on the left.